Discovering the Shadows: Psychiatric Hospital & Abandoned Cemetery Tour

For those with a taste for the unconventional and eerie, the Psychiatric Hospital & Abandoned Cemetery Tour in Prague is the perfect way to dive into a forgotten part of history that many tourists overlook.

Highlights:

• Learn about the origins of psychiatry in Europe
• Understand the prejudice and cruel treatment of mental illnesses through the centuries
• Visit the Bochnice Psychiatric Clinic on the edge of Prague's city center
• Discover historical treatments from mystical rituals to lobotomies
• Visit the asylum's famous abandoned cemetery and uncover its haunting history
• Experience an eerie yet educational promenade through the hospital grounds

Includes:

• Guide

Not included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Please note: The estimated children's price is from 7-18 years old. A minimum of two people is required for this tour. Comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are recommended. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour departure time.

A Journey Through History

Picture this: wandering the grounds of a psychiatric hospital that has influenced the practice of mental health treatments for decades. Youll start off at Bochnice, where youll not only hear about the history and origins of psychiatry but also the prejudices and cruel methodologies that have shaped the field. From medieval rituals to the shocking reality of lobotomies, the historical context is both fascinating and disheartening.

But wait; it gets spookier! As your guide leads you to the abandoned cemetery where countless patients are buried, the atmosphere thickens with a sense of reverence for the souls resting there. This part of the tour truly drives home the human cost of mental illness and the stigma that has lingered for centuries. The tales of patients lives and deathsmany of whom met tragic fatesmake this experience chilling yet profoundly moving.

Choosing This Unique Experience

If you're asking yourself whether this tour is for you, consider your interests. Are you drawn to stories of resilience set against the backdrop of historical struggles? Do tales of mental health, coupled with hauntingly beautiful ruins, intrigue you? If you answered yes to either, youre in for a treat. This tour offers a unique look at something more than just a history lesson; its an exploration of the human condition, stigma, and recovery through time.

Dont Let This Opportunity Slip Away!

Let's face itthere's a thrill in doing something that treads the line between enlightening and spooky! This isn't your everyday tourist fare, and its bound to fill you with stories to tell when you gather with friends later. With only limited spots available, its essential to book your place right now. The fascinating blend of education, history, and a touch of the macabre makes this tour an experience you won't want to miss out on!

Perfect for All Adventurers

This tour suits anyone from solo explorers seeking a little adventure to families wanting to learn about the history of mental health in an engaging way. Group tours make for a bustling atmosphere where stories are shared, and connections can form over shared experiences of exploration. If youve got a thirst for history, psychology, or just a haunting good time, Prague's Psychiatric Hospital & Abandoned Cemetery Tour might just be the cherry on top of your trip.

Ready to embrace the eerie? Dust off those walking shoes, and lets get lost in a past that whispers through the cobblestones of Czechia.