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The Plague Doctor of Prague

4.9(152)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 152 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Night Watchman of Prague
The Plague Doctor of Prague

About this activity

In 1713, the plague returned to Prague. Most doctors suddenly remembered urgent business elsewhere. Alexandr Schamsky, 28 and apparently missing that survival instinct, stayed — treated patients, documented the chaos, somehow lived to tell the tale.

Three centuries later, follow his exact footsteps with a guide in full plague doctor costume: beaked mask, hooded cloak, leather bag and all. In 90 minutes you'll hear five competing theories on what caused the plague, taste a (modern, harmless) anti-plague pill, smell historic lavender oil and pass one of Europe's oldest hospitals - emerging with nothing worse than a newfound suspicion of avocados.

Real history. Real character. Zero actual plague.

Featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue and Forbes. Suitable for all ages.

What's included

  • ✓The knowledge that you survived. Alexandr Schamsky was not so lucky.
  • ✓A sniff of lavender oil - used by nobles to prevent plague and mask a year of not bathing.
  • ✓A professional, licensed guide who is genuinely enthusiastic about medieval medical disasters
  • ✓A group photo with your plague doctor at the end of the tour
  • ✓A tour featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue and Forbes.
  • ✓Five root causes of the plague, explained with props, pictures and questionable medical advice
  • ✓90 minutes of time travel with your personal plague doctor in full authentic historical costume
  • ✓A tasting of the legendary anti-plague pill - sugar-based, vegan, much safer than the original.

Meeting and pickup

  • Our meeting point is Seminářská 2, 110 00, Prague 1, directly next to the entrance of Hotel Aurus. You should be able to find us - we have a big bag and are dressed a bit differently than others :-)

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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