Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: The starting point is in front of the Hotel Aurus (House of the Golden Well).At our starting point we introduce the plague doctor of Prague Alexander Schamsky and travel back into the year 1715. We introduce the building, also known as the "House of the Golden Well", and the holy saints of the plague St. Sebastian and St. Rochus. We also introduce the different root causes of the plague people believed in. We share a brief overview of what to expect during our tour and explore the hidden gems of Prague during plague 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: New Town Hall (Free entry) We introduce the old monastery Klementinum, the new library and the new town hall. We furthermore describe here the different types of the Black Death and how the wealthy and common people in Prague suffered and escaped. Furthermore we go into the details of a life in quarantine. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Old Town Square (Free entry) We introduce the big market square including the Hussite Church, Tyn Church and the Old Town Hall. We describe the life of merchants during the plague times and have an excursion into the times of the 30-years-war. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny (Free entry) After a brief introduction of Franz Kafka we share some insights of the life of the Jewish people during the Plague times in Prague and Europe and enter then the Jewish Quarter. We also introduce the novel "La Peste", written by Albert Camus. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Church of Saint Simon and Jude (Free entry) We visit the old hospital "Na Frantisku" and explore further the Plague in Prague, healing methods and share more medical background of the disaease that killed approximately 200 mil people worldwide. We also introduce some unknown heros of medicine that worked in this hospital. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Free entry) We conclude our tour at the hidden monastery of St. Agnes of Bohemia, introduce her life an work before giving a summary of the Plague times in Prague and Europe. We share interesting facts about the current status of the disease and end the tour with a group picture with the plague doctor. 15 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Old Town SquareEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Hlavní město Praha,Hlavní město Praha,Czechia If needed we are happy to help you to get back to the Old Town Square.
Guests leave on their own: National Gallery Prague - Convent of St. AgnesEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion U Milosrdných 17, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia The our finishes at the convent of St. Agnes
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
