Psychiatric Hospital & Abandoned Cemetery
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take a walk through the famous Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital and towards its historic abandoned graveyard, where you will be introduced to the intense and at times dark history of the field of psychiatry. Your guide will lead you through a maze of buildings rich in both history and controversy from ancient times to the present day. Learn of the torments of 19th and 20th century psychiatric treatments and the agonizing lives of the hospital’s inmates. And at last, we will lead you on a path to the cemetery wherein seemingly calm fellowship many souls lay at rest; history tells of a different story. Tour highlights: Introduction to the history of Psychiatry in Europe from Medieval times to modern days Learn about various methods used to cure mental illnesses Rosenheim experiment Discover more about life in the Bohnice Psychiatric Clinic and hear of stories of some past and current infamous patients A promenade around the abandoned cemetery which has attracted many lovers of mystics
Inclusions
What's included
- Knowledgeable tour guide
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We meet in front of the gate of the Psychiatric Hospital. You will be introduced to the intense and at times dark history of the field of psychiatry. You will be led through a maze of buildings rich in both history and controversy. Be prepared to enter a whole new different world stained with torturous and deadly treatments.
The surroundings of the abandoned Hospital Cemetery - after a short walk we will visit a hospital's cemetery, one of the most mysterious, desperately lonely and dark places in Prague.
Viewpoint overlooking the Valley nearby - a beautiful view of the whole valley and Vltava River.
Tour will end in front of the Psychiatric Hospital but the tour guide will be heading to the metro, so you can join him.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The easy way to get there is by metro C to Kobylysy, then by bus 200 to the stop Katovická. From there it is 4 min. walk. Price by Bolt from the city center is about 15 Eur.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- McGee's Trips & Tickets
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour includes historical facts connected the dark history of the field of psychiatry so it is not recommended for small children
How it compares in Prague
- Its from-price is 78% below the median of the 1953 experiences we list in Prague.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 277 of 1953.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Prague
Prague's skyline of spires rises over the Vltava, with a hilltop castle, statue-lined bridge and a medieval old town that survived largely intact.
Prague Castle, one of the largest castle complexes anywhere, crowns the hill of Hradčany, with St Vitus Cathedral at its centre and the tiny houses of Golden Lane tucked behind. Below, the Lesser Town's Baroque palaces and terraced gardens lead down to the Charles Bridge, lined with statues of saints and busy from dawn.
Top-ranked sights in Prague: Charles Bridge (Karluv Most), Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad), Prague Old Town Square (Staromestské Námestí).
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