Ghosts & Legends of Old Town

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Ghosts and Legends of Old Town Walking Tour

Overview

Step into the shadows of Prague's past on our chilling 90-minute evening tour. Legends of ghosts and the paranormal await you as you stroll through hidden cobblestone streets and winding alleys of the Old Town. Let us take you away from the crowds and tell you fascinating stories of murderers, alchemists, monsters, and other spirits that still roam this neighborhood.

In front of the building No. 7, 627 Týnská, 110 00 Prague, CZ

Evening tour/activity

1,5 hours

Easy

Yes

Highlights

Discover Prague from a different, exciting angle and get to know its dark side.
Explore the hidden narrow streets that tourists rarely find.
Experience the eerie atmosphere as you hear the stories of murder, mystery, and ghosts of the Old Town.
Meet Prague’s most notorious figures and encounter the ghosts of the past.

Full description

Come with us to explore a different side of Prague, away from the crowds and yet still in the heart of the city. Join us on a tour of an area that was once full of poverty, plague, and misery, and is now overlooked by many guides. For us, it is the perfect location with a vibrant history, providing an eerie atmosphere for stories of death, disease, mysterious magic, and demonic activity.

As night falls, Prague is immersed in a different spooky mood, and the stories of those who once walked the same paths as you come to life. Prague’s most famous executioner, a princess who gave up her royal status to devote her life to religion, or ghosts of long-gone people appearing in the hospital at night. These are just some of the legends that await you on the Ghost and Legends of Old Town Tour; a perfect addition to anyone who wants to experience something different on their trip to Prague, whether they believe in ghosts or not. We won’t scare you with cheap tricks or costumed actors. Keep your eyes wide open though. Many spirit encounters have been caught on camera during our tour. Could you be one of the lucky ones to snap a vortex, orb, or ghostly figure?

Either way, you’re in for lively storytelling, tales and mysteries that have been told for centuries, all set in the beautiful surroundings of dimly lit architectural buildings of Prague’s Old Town.

Itinerary

Stop at: Long Avenue
Hear the legend of a desperate female ghost whose son was kidnapped, then found and eventually executed.
Stop at: House where painter Manes was born
Mánes was the painter responsible for depicting the zodiac sign on the astronomical clock. The ghost of poor Mánes can be still seen in the window of this house.
Stop at: St Castulus Church
The church, where the famous Prague executioner was buried in the parish cemetery before its abolition. Listen to what life was like for the Prague executioners and what methods they used in their profession.
Stop at: The poorest streets of medieval Prague
See the poorest streets of medieval Prague where even hopeless beggars refused to spend the night.
Stop at: St Salvator Church by Agnes Monastery
Learn more about St Agnes and her gift for predicting the future. One of her visions foretold the death of a famous Czech king.
Stop at: High wall of St Agnes Monastery
The ghost of an unhappy daughter, killed by her father, is still wandering around.
Stop at: St Francis Hospital
Amputations without anesthetics - welcome to medieval hospitals. Contemporary patients complain of the appearances of people from the 16th century or other dark shadowy figures.
Stop at: the Spanish synagogue
Listen to the legend of the famous Rabbi Loew and his ability to keep Death away.
Stop at: St Salvator
The mystery of 12 skulls of executed noblemen that were lost and never again discovered, and their ghosts that never found peace.
Stop at: Tyn Church
The church that inspired Disney's Cinderella. Hear the story of the maid who was killed by a rich noblewoman. Last chance to meet a ghost on our tour.

Includes

Important information

Minimum of 2 passengers per booking required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Tour operated in English or German; please specify at the time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.

PUBLIC TOUR

From

€18.00

for adults

Prices include 12% VAT

Every day at 20:30

Wednesdays at 20:00
Saturdays at 20:00

PRIVATE TOUR

From

€220.00

for a private group

Prices include 12% VAT

Every day at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00

Every day at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00

Meeting point

In front of the building No. 7, 627 Týnská, 110 00 Prague, CZ

How to find us

From the Astronomical Clock, cross the Old Town Square towards Tyn Cathedral. Facing Tyn Cathedral take the left narrow lane (Týnská) between the Cathedral and the beige Baroque building (Kinsky Palace). Once you are standing behind Tyn Cathedral you will see the big wooden door of building number 7.

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if the booking for public tour is cancelled 1 day or less before the event.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if the booking for private tour is cancelled 14 days or less before the event.

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Public vs Private tours

People often confuse between public and private tours. Here is a comparsion of the two.

Public tour

Open to all
Set schedule
Price per person
Cost-effective
Interaction with other travelers
Tailored to your needs
Flexible start

Private tour

Exclusively for your group
Customized scheduling
Group rate
Personalized experience
Exclusive attention from the guide
Meeting other travelers
Fixed schedule

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