Ghosts & Legends of Old Town

Ghosts & Legends of Old Town

Get ready for a thrilling 90-minute evening tour of Prague’s dark past! We’ll take you on a journey through hidden cobblestone streets and winding alleys of the Old Town, where the souls of murderers, outcasts, and other doomed spirits still haunt the area. Leave the crowds behind and get lost in the folklore legends, ghost stories, and the eerie, mysterious atmosphere of the city after dark. As you wander through the stunning illuminated historical center of Prague’s Old Town, you’ll be treated to vibrant narratives of centuries-old stories that bring the past to life.

Starting point

In front of the building No. 7, 627 Týnská, 110 00 Hlavní město Praha, CZ

Experience type
Evening tour / activity

Duration
1,5 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Mobile Ticket
Yes

Live Tour Guide
Yes

Highlights of Ghosts & Legends of Old Town

  • See Prague from a different and exciting perspective and learn about the darker side of the city.
  • Discover hidden streets rarely visited by tourists.
  • Feel the spooky atmosphere of the city as you listen to tales of crime, mystery, and ghosts in the center of Prague.
  • Get to know some of Prague’s most notorious characters and outlaws of the past.
  • Enjoy the engaging narration of your guide and spend an exciting and entertaining evening.

Full description

Join us as we discover a unique part of Prague, one that is hidden from the tourists and yet very much in the heart of the city. Explore a neighborhood often overlooked by guidebooks, an area that was once full of misery, disease, and poverty. Yet for us, it makes the perfect setting with a rich history, providing a chilling atmosphere for tales of death, murder, and mystical activity

Once the night falls, Prague takes on a different, eerie mood, and the ghostly stories of those who once walked your path come alive. Prague’s most famous hangman, a princess who sacrificed her royal title to religious devotion, or the spirits of the dead who haunt the hospital by night. These are just a few of the legends you’ll encounter on the Ghosts and Legends of Old Town tour, a must-do for anyone who wants to enjoy something a little different while visiting Prague, whether or not they believe in ghosts. We won’t try to scare you with cheap special effects or dressed-up actors. But keep your eyes open. Plenty of ghostly encounters have been captured on camera during our tour. Will you be one of the lucky ones to catch a glimpse of a vortex, orb, or haunted spirit?  

Either way, you’ll be treated to a vibrant narrative of centuries-old stories, set in the stunning illuminated historical center of Prague’s Old Town.

Public Tour

18 € for adults

16 € for students and seniors

up to 6y. FREE

Prices include 12% VAT

  • Open to general public
  • Price per person
  • Fixed schedule

Daily
1. Oct. – 30. Apr. at 7.30 PM

Daily
1. May – 30. Sep. at 8.30 PM

Wednesday, Saturday
all year round at 8 PM

or

Private Tour

from 220 € for a group

Prices include 12% VAT

  • For your group only
  • Group rate
  • Schedule tailored to your needs

Daily at 6 PM, 6.30 PM, 7 PM, 7.30 PM, 8 PM, 8.30 PM or 9 PM

Daily at 6 PM, 6.30 PM, 7 PM, 7.30 PM, 8 PM, 8.30 PM or 9 PM

Itinerary

Start of the Tour
The tour begins in front of the building Týnská 627/7, Prague 1.

Stop at: Long Avenue
The house where the plague supposedly broke out. The ghost of a desperate mother, whose son was kidnapped, found and then executed, is still sometimes seen from her window.

Stop at: House Where Manes Was Born
This painter depicted the signs of the zodiac on the Prague Astronomical Clock. His ghost occasionally appears in the window, as he supposedly haunts the neighborhood.

Stop at: St Castulus Church
Hear the story of Prague's most famous executioner, see the place of his burial, and learn about the methods the executioners used in their profession.

Pass through: The Poorest Streets of Medieval Prague
Walk around the poorest streets of medieval Prague, where even the most desperate beggars refused to sleep the night away.

Stop at: St Salvator Church by Agnes Monastery
Find out more about Saint Agnes and her ability to foresee the future. One of her visions predicted the death of a famous Czech king.

Stop at: High wall of St Agnes Monastery
The tragic story of a woman murdered by her father. Her ghost still roams the area.

Stop at: St Francis Hospital
At night, the hospital is haunted by ghostly figures wearing 16th-century costumes and the screams of patients whose limbs were amputated without anesthetics.

Stop at: Spanish Synagogue
Hear the legend of the famous Rabbi Löw and his efforts to escape death.

Stop at: St Salvator
Listen to one of Prague's greatest unexplained mysteries concerning 11 missing heads from the execution of 27 noblemen. Their ghosts have never found peace and walk the grounds to this day.

Stop at: Týn Church
This is your last chance to meet a ghost on our tour. Hear the story of a maid who was murdered by her noblewoman.

Includes

Professional guide

Tour in English or German (depending on the option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Important information

  • The public tour operates with a minimum of 2 people. If there are insufficient numbers to meet the requirements, there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation. In this case, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
  • 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 start of the tour.
  • Bottle of water

Starting point

In front of the building No. 7, 627 Týnská, 110 00 Hlavní město Praha, CZ

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

Cancellation policy

We charge a 100% cancellation fee for public tour bookings canceled 1 day or less before the event.

If a private tour booking is canceled 14 days or less before the event, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.

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