The Plague Doctor of Prague

Walk in the footsteps of Prague's 1713 plague doctor. Anti-plague pill, lavender oil, and a story you'll be telling at dinner parties for years. Real history, dark humour, zero actual plague.

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

4.94 out of 5 stars, from 1,658 reviews

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Where we’ll meet

Prague
110 00, Prague 1, Czechia

Meet the hosts
1 of 6 pages

We are Maria, Thomas, Tomáš, Oscar and David - historians, drama actors and storytelling trainers who've spent years walking Prague's Old Town in 17th-century costume, telling the true story of Alexandr Schamsky and the plague that nearly emptied this city in 1713. We've done this tour thousands of times and somehow it still surprises us - the avocado moment gets a reaction every time. Featured by the New York Times, Vogue and the Wall Street Journal, we've welcomed guests from over 50 countries. But mostly we just love sharing this strange, dark, fascinating slice of Prague's history with people who've never heard of it before.
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Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 2 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Clothing appropriate for the weather

Accessibility

Mainly flat or leveled ground, Step-free access

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

Cultural tours are led by authors, historians, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
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Free cancellation

What you’ll do

4.94 out of 5 stars, from 1,658 reviews

Some reviews have been automatically translated.

Where we’ll meet

Prague
110 00, Prague 1, Czechia

Meet the hosts
1 of 6 pages

We are Maria, Thomas, Tomáš, Oscar and David - historians, drama actors and storytelling trainers who've spent years walking Prague's Old Town in 17th-century costume, telling the true story of Alexandr Schamsky and the plague that nearly emptied this city in 1713. We've done this tour thousands of times and somehow it still surprises us - the avocado moment gets a reaction every time. Featured by the New York Times, Vogue and the Wall Street Journal, we've welcomed guests from over 50 countries. But mostly we just love sharing this strange, dark, fascinating slice of Prague's history with people who've never heard of it before.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

The Plague Doctor of Prague

Walk in the footsteps of Prague's 1713 plague doctor. Anti-plague pill, lavender oil, and a story you'll be telling at dinner parties for years. Real history, dark humour, zero actual plague.

Listing highlights

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 2 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Clothing appropriate for the weather

Accessibility

Mainly flat or leveled ground, Step-free access

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

Cultural tours are led by authors, historians, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
See an issue?