Nightwatchman of Prague
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Nightwatchman of Prague
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Visitors come to Prague in droves to see its bohemian art, cobbled lanes, and centuries’ old bridges and castles. On this unique evening walking tour, leave the navigation to your night-watchman guide, who tells you about Prague’s history while decked out in historical dress. The tour is limited to a small group, meaning you enjoy plenty of personal attention, with plenty of time to ask questions.
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: German, English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Tour central Prague with a guide dressed as a medieval watchman
- See Powder Gate, Vltava River, Old Town Market Square, and Charles Bridge
- Hear guide commentary about the city’s more controversial history
- Small-group tour ensures personal attention from your guide
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- Local taxes
- Guide in historical dress
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Your tour begins near the gates of Prague’s Old Town. Meet your night watchman guide and get started on an educational tour of the history of Prague between the 14th and 18th centuries. Your guide takes you to historically relevant locations. Walk from Powder Gate to Old Town Square, one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful urban spaces. The square has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century. Check out the dramatic, art-nouveau statue of Jan Hus—a Czech theologian and seminal figure of the Bohemian Reformation—in the center. Continue to the banks of the Vltava River. Your final stop is the Charles Bridge, offering panoramic views of Prague Castle. Take advantage of the good viewpoints to take pictures of the castle and the neighborhood.
- Start:
- The Powder Tower, Nám. Republiky 5, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha 1, CzechiaDirectly in front of the Powder Gate
End:- Charles IV statue, Křižovnické nám., Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, CzechiaThe tour ends at the beginning of the Charles Bridge.
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62337P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62337P1
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- Nám. Republiky 5, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha 1, CzechiaDirectly in front of the Powder Gate
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- Křižovnické nám., Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, CzechiaThe tour ends at the beginning of the Charles Bridge.
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- Daydream523077759930 contributionsTotally recommend!The tour is really good! Very informative, interactive and something one needs to do when in Prague and interested in the citys' rich (and a bit macabre) history. Thomas was a really cool tour guide, I was very impressed.Written 9 March 2025
- Anne W0 contributionsEntertainingA friendly knowledgeable guide and an entertaining stroll through parts of Prague you wouldn't usually go to. Great fun.Written 7 March 2025
- JasonJ880 contributionsExcellent TOUR & Guide David!A thoroughly enjoyable and humorous tour with the excellent and friendly guide David. Highly recommended from the Welsh Sheep Couple!Written 27 January 2025
- Z4499XYedwardj0 contributionsPrague Must DoThe Plague Doctor of Prague offered a unique and engaging perspective on the city unlike other tours that we have been on. David’s thematic storytelling was informative and enthralling, offering a glimpse into a unique and unseen side of Prague’s past. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a fun historical experience!Written 14 December 2024
- firstripwithkids0 contributionsA fun and interesting tour!David is warm, funny and engaging so even on a cold night we were so glad we did this tour. It’s entertaining for all ages and we learned some interesting science and history along the way. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Prague.Written 11 December 2024
- enigma827790 contributionsGreat TourGreat tour, a nice way to see Prague at night and to learn about the plague, the guide was very profesional and fun to be around with. Highly recommended thank you Plague Dr. David.Written 22 November 2024
- A9617DNkatieb0 contributionsPlague DoctorOur tour guide David was excellent!! We had so much fun and learned a lot! We would highly recommend for anyone who visits PragueWritten 23 October 2024
- SteveQuentin0 contributionsWell worth the moneyVery informative and highly entertaining. Thomas is a great storyteller. Highly recommend this tour. Keep up the good work Dr. Thomas!Written 1 October 2024
- Johanna20140 contributionsUnusual, fascinating perspective on Prague's historyThis was one of the best tours we've ever been on - Noa did a spectacular job of bringing the history of the Black Death alive, shedding light on what it was like living in Prague during those periods. It was engaging and informative and enjoyable - just the right amount of time - and gave us an unusual window into the city. Highly recommend!!Written 24 June 2024
- 863pegc0 contributionsNeeds improvementVery difficult to hear our guide, especially in busy tourist areas with noise. You should provide microphone devices. It would be more interesting if the guide could talk about a few real victims rather than only the general statistical facts.Written 30 May 2024
- RobertoSolo0 contributionsBack to the plagueOur host was very good considering it was only her second tour. I enjoyed hearing the stories about the plague but would have loved to hear more personal stories or just more about the plague in general. I feel like you don’t get told enough about it during the tour or at least I felt that way.Written 17 May 2024
- 202terezaj0 contributionsAMAZING TOURMy friend and I went on this tour, it was amazing, Tomas was amazing, I really enjoyed it.. it's nice to see the threshold from a different point of view. I can only recommend this tour. I liked the interaction with the people who were in our group. Thank you very much for this experienceWritten 7 May 2024
- polinaj8830 contributionsAmazing experience!Yesterday my friend and I were part of this great experience. It was very interesting, entertaining and informative. Our guide, Thomas, was excellent. He was able to transport us to that time, so we were able to picture the scary times very vividly. He even adapted the narrative to all the people involved from all over the world. And he was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.Written 6 May 2024
- jennymayjune0 contributionsMore fun than the actual plague!A very interesting and fun experience, our guide Thomas was informative AND entertaining. It was a lovely walk around Prague with lots to see, and lots of gross facts to learn! Definitely a highlight of our time in Prague. Flea powder, garlic and cough lozenges recommended 😉Written 27 April 2024
- 413annabeld0 contributionsPlague Doctor Tour.We initially booked in for the Nightwatchman Tour but was changed at the last minute due to staff illness. However, the communication from the organisers was excellent and prompt, which did not cause problems. Oscar was our plague doctor and he was very informative and clear with his explanation; and kept my boys engaged and interested. We wanted more and for the tour to continue at the end of the 1.5hours.Written 7 April 2024
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PhilDerry77
Kenilworth, UK92 contributions
The Nightwatch Man Tour in Prague was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, dressed as a 14th/15th-century Nightwatch Man, brought history to life with his engaging storytelling and vibrant character.
As we strolled through the lantern-lit streets, we learned about daily life, including the surprising amount of beer consumed—often more than water! We also explored significant events like the Hussite movement and Jan Hus's role, all while hearing about Mozart’s debut of "The Marriage of Figaro" in Prague.
The tour lasted 90 minutes, but we were so engrossed that we lost track of time and didn't want it to end! With interactive moments and captivating anecdotes, this tour is a must for anyone wanting to delve into Prague’s fascinating history. Highly recommended!
As we strolled through the lantern-lit streets, we learned about daily life, including the surprising amount of beer consumed—often more than water! We also explored significant events like the Hussite movement and Jan Hus's role, all while hearing about Mozart’s debut of "The Marriage of Figaro" in Prague.
The tour lasted 90 minutes, but we were so engrossed that we lost track of time and didn't want it to end! With interactive moments and captivating anecdotes, this tour is a must for anyone wanting to delve into Prague’s fascinating history. Highly recommended!
Written 7 March 2025
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Susanne
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Oskar, the night watchman, took us safely through Prague's Old Town. For 90 interesting and entertaining minutes, Oskar spoke in a uniquely amusing way about Prague's history, the importance of beer, executions and the plague. An absolutely recommendable event! Thanks to his tip to visit Vysherad and Naplavka today, we were able to toast his special health with a glass of Portuguese red wine at the Jak Vino wine market!

Written 13 August 2023
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Vielen Dank für das Teilen Ihrer positiven Erfahrung mit Oskar, dem Nachtwächter! Es freut mich zu hören, dass Sie eine interessante und unterhaltsame Zeit hatten und von Oskars amüsanter Art der Geschichtenerzählung beeindruckt waren. Wenn Sie jemals wieder nach Prag kommen, würden wir uns freuen, Sie erneut auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen. Prost auf eine schöne Erinnerung an Prag! 🍷
Written 4 February 2024
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Stanislas C
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Feb 2023
We had a great experience with Thomas as our Nightwatchman of Prague. Very fun and entertaining, the story telling was great, the content really insightful and also intercative with some questions asked during the walk. I would definitely recommend this tour and particularly with Thomas, special shout out to him for making this experience unforgettable.
Stan & Mariana
Stan & Mariana
Written 21 February 2023
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Andreas S
Englefield Green, UK7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
An excellent way to learn about the city . This is a tour of the city from the vantage point of a Night watchman and Thomas nailed every minute of it weaving through medieval and modern Prague perfectly, keeping the tour lightweight and interesting. Highly recommended!!
Written 13 October 2023
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Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that the tour with Thomas, the Night Watchman, provided an excellent way to learn about the city. It sounds like he did a fantastic job weaving through the history of medieval and modern Prague, keeping the tour both lightweight and interesting. We appreciate your kind words and would be delighted to welcome you back for more explorations in the future!
Written 4 February 2024
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AArifin
Dammam, Saudi Arabia183 contributions
Our tour guide was Thomas. No words to describe how fabulous he was. He practically took us back in time with his style of explanation. He was a walking encyclopedia who had great knowledge in history. He was full of life. Really enjoyed the tour and one the best tours I had in Prague. I would say this is must for anyone who wants to have a good insight into the history of prague and walk through the places which you generally tend to miss on city tours.
Written 13 August 2023
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Thomas! It sounds like he made the tour truly special by taking you back in time with his engaging style and extensive knowledge in history. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and consider it one of the best in Prague. Your recommendation to explore the history of Prague through this tour is highly appreciated. If you ever find yourself back in the area, we'd be delighted to have you join us for more insightful and enjoyable tours!
Written 4 February 2024
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Sven K
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Dec 2023 • Family
We had a lot of fun with our night watchman Oscar and learned a lot about medieval Prague. Even my 14-year-old daughter was excited. The night watchman tours start at 8 p.m. at the Powder Gate and can be booked online.

Written 28 December 2023
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Das freut uns sehr zu hören! Es klingt nach einer unterhaltsamen und lehrreichen Tour mit Nachtwächter Oskar. Es ist schön zu wissen, dass auch Ihre 14-jährige Tochter begeistert war. Vielen Dank für die Empfehlung, und wir hoffen, Sie und Ihre Familie bald wieder auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen.
Written 4 February 2024
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Heiko N
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May 2024 • Friends
This was an impressive journey through time through Prague. Our guide David presented the tour very vividly using stories, and it was easy to imagine yourself in the respective era. David answered questions patiently, and you can tell that it's not just a job for him. We had a lot of fun and gained a lot of knowledge. We absolutely recommend this tour and are already looking forward to the next time.

Written 28 May 2024
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Daniel C
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Apr 2023 • Friends
The nightwatchman of Prague is one of those 'cannot miss' activities when coming to Prague. David was our guide, he has a very interactive storytelling approach which not only makes the tour stand out from the others, but also a very interesting and fun way to learn about some facts and historical events from the 1600's. Recommend 1000%!!
Written 14 April 2023
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AdvisingTrips22
18 contributions
This is a must. We had a great four days in Prague, but this tour definitely stood out. Despite being the only two attendees on a wet and windy night in down season, David was enthusiastic, witty and charismatic. He was very informative, not only about 17th century Prague but also answered all of our questions about other things we’d seen. It lasted 90 minutes. Highly recommend!
Written 26 February 2020
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Hello Advisingtrips22,
Thanks a lot for this awesome review. I am glad I could answer also all your questions. Hope to see you again next time. Best wishes from Prague. Lights off, lamp on, David
Written 3 March 2020
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Silke
Deutschland15 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We spontaneously booked this night watchman tour in Prague. To our surprise, we (as a couple) were the only ones who booked and thus had a private tour. The tour was in very well spoken German. The night watchman was very friendly and tried to answer all of our questions. The tour was scheduled to last 60-90 minutes, but we ended up being on the tour for almost 2 hours. We were absolutely thrilled with this very entertaining conversation. Thank you very much.

Written 30 August 2023
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Das klingt nach einer wunderbaren und einzigartigen Erfahrung! Es ist großartig zu hören, dass Sie den Nachtwächterrundgang spontan gebucht haben und dann sogar eine private Führung für sich hatten. Es freut uns, dass der Nachtwächter freundlich war und sich bemüht hat, alle Ihre Fragen zu beantworten. Die Tatsache, dass die Tour länger dauerte und fast 2 Stunden unterwegs war, deutet darauf hin, dass es für Sie eine besonders kurzweilige Unterhaltung war. Vielen Dank für das Teilen Ihrer positiven Erfahrung, und wenn Sie in der Zukunft wieder nach Prag reisen, würden wir uns freuen, Sie erneut begrüßen zu dürfen!
Written 4 February 2024
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The tour, at least ours, was all outside. So I would assume dogs are allowed. Unless there is a city ordinance against dogs in certain public places.
Philip was our tour guide and did an awesome job.
Enjoy!!
Written 3 February 2020
It appears the tour on 8/13/2019 (in English ) begins at 21:00 and ends at the Charles Bridge at 22:30 ? Is that correct ? Also, how difficult would it be to get public transportation back to the Prague Marriott at the end of the tour?
Written 4 August 2019
Martin
Prague, Czech Republic
Hi,
Yes that’s correct. Getting to Prague Marriott is easy (20 min max) by metro from the Charles bridge. It’s on the same line.
Written 7 August 2019
Fel I
La Spezia, Italy
Hey There, we are just for one night in Prague, but would really like to join your tour tonight. Is there some slot left for 2 people in the German language tour tonight? we couldn't book it on tripadvisor
greets felix
Written 20 July 2018
Hello Felix,
We apologize for our late reply. Unfortunately there were no tours during that day available in German language. We regret to inform you so late. Thank you for your understanding and we hope you had a great time in Prague.
Written 26 July 2018
Hello,
Do you have our booking for 7pm tonight?
David Monck +61422882290
Written 22 May 2018
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