- Psychiatric hospital Bohnice - 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.
- Bohnicky cemetery of fools - The surroundings of the abandoned Hospital Cemetery - after a short car ride we will visit a hospital’s cemetery, one of the most mysterious, desperately lonely and dark places in Prague.
- Bohnické údolí - Viewpoint overlooking the Valley nearby - a beautiful view of the whole valley and Vltava River.
- Psychiatric hospital Bohnice - Tour will end in front of the Psychiatric Hospital but the tour guide will be heading to the metro, so you can join him.
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Embark on a journey through the renowned Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, eventually reaching its historical neglected graveyard. Get introduced to the compelling, occasionally grim history of psychiatry, guided by a knowledgeable local. They will navigate you through a labyrinth of structures abundant in both history and debates from the past to the present era. Get insights into the sufferings of psychiatric practices during the 19th and 20th centuries and the painful existence of the hospital’s residents. Finally, we’ll guide you to the graveyard, a place of seeming tranquility where numerous spirits reside; although, historical narratives suggest another tale.
Tour highlights consist of:
A brief on the evolution of Psychiatry in Europe, tracing back from the Middle Ages to the current epoch.
Education about various techniques employed in the treatment of mental disorders.
The Rosenheim experiment.
Acquire in-depth knowledge about life within the Bohnice Psychiatric Clinic, along with anecdotes of some notable past and current patients.
A stroll around the derelict cemetery, a place that enthrals many enthusiasts of the mystical.
- The tour includes historical facts connected the dark history of the field of psychiatry so it is not recommended for small children
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.