Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital Tour: Explore Psychiatry History and Abandoned Cemetery
4.7
18 Ratings
Praha 8
Uncover the dark history of psychiatry on a tour of Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital. Explore the abandoned cemetery and learn about the torments of past treatments and the lives of inmates. Discover the mysteries of this haunting place.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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
Location
Ústavní 91/7
Ústavní
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Awkwardamy
Jun 2, 2023
Informative, Respectful, Friendly - This was such an informative and relaxing experience! Shout out to Viktorie, I hope any of ye that sign up for this get to have her as your guide! Viktorie was very knowledgeable about the hospital, we found it the perfect mix of learning, while keeping things light-hearted so you don't come away heavy with the facts you're learning on the way. It is a beautiful area, we didn't even notice the time go by walking around! I would also like to point out that parts of this hospital are still functioning, and Viktorie was incredibly respectful about the patients and those areas. She is very aware of how a tour group can be percieved by patients, and even though we were the only ones on the tour (woo private tour!), her sincerity and respectfulness for our surroundings was impeccable. Honestly, it felt like we were meeting a friend showing us around. Thank you so much!
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S2638hnlaurens
Apr 12, 2023
Excellent tour - An excellent tour, our tour guide Lukas was fantastic and knowledgeable. Made the whole experience excellent.
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Alexalive
Feb 24, 2023
Would go again - Tour guid Viktorie was really nice and friendly she also ask us what we want to do and always fulfilled our wishes.
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Etkavale
Jan 16, 2023
Spooky yet informative - Had a very interesting tour through the grounds of the psychiatric grounds and a spooky finish at the cemetery, plus a very nice cafe stop in the middle - our guide Viktorie was very knowledgeable and made 3 hrs feel not too long
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Chrisblackeye
Dec 24, 2022
Amazing & so creepy! - The tour was really amazing! Luke is the best tour guy, he really cared about making the best out of this experience. Advice: winter boots are required if you visit during winter!
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103cl_mentl
Sep 15, 2022
A really fun trip - Our guide Vojta was very knowledgeable and sympathetic. It gave a fun and educational perspective on a otherwise glum subject. Really good experience, will recommend to friends and family coming to Prague.
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J-vanmos
Sep 15, 2022
Trip into the history of the hospital - We had a warm welcome by our guide Vojta. The trip went deeper in to the history of the hospital and ended at a beautiful viewpoint.
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Kamli0n
Sep 15, 2022
Unique experience - Our guide vojta expained the psychiatric hospital very well with unique characters that lived in the hospital. The walk to the cemetery and explaining was intriging.
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Jimmymartin
Jan 22, 2024
Very pleasant tour guide - Great tour guide and very knowledgeable, shame we couldn't enter the abandoned buildings and church to take some photographs.
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Hollyarran
Apr 4, 2023
If you like walking around hospital grounds you will like this. - We enjoyed the walk around the hospital grounds but we could have done that ourselves as it is a public space. As we knew the hospital is still used, we expected that at least part of the tour would have been inside buildings to see how things used to be, like a museum building but the only inside of a building we saw was the cafe. The walk to the abandoned Graveyard is 10-15 minutes away and in a thunderstorm was a waste of time. The guide however was pretty good.
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