6 Dark History and Haunted Tours in the Czech Republic Worth the Day

1.Prague: Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,104 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31Our pick

Walk Prague’s Old Town and Josefov with a costumed English or German guide, then enter the medieval underground and candlelit dungeon. Expect ghost legends, the Golem, plague stories, Jan Mydlář, torture displays, stairs, and about 75 minutes of walking and storytelling.

“The tour was excellent. We have been to Prague many times and have been on many tours, but on this one we learned a lot about the history of Prague. First of all, thanks to the excellent guide (she is a girl but I forgot her name :( ). We have never seen such passion and energy while explaining everything. All praise for the guide.”

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2.Prague: WWII Guided Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,030 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

Meet near the Powder Tower for a 150-minute English tour of wartime Prague. Guides such as Pavel, George, Hannah, and Ottokar use old photographs and original artifacts to explain the Nazi occupation, Prague Uprising, and Operation Anthropoid before the moving cathedral crypt visit.

“The tour guide Otokar was excellent (apologies if this name is wrong) he was so knowledgable he made the tour extremely interesting. His intensity whilst explaining the subject matter was what kept everyone entertained throughout. His grasp of the important, niche areas of the history involved were fascinating. I felt totally connected to the period of history whilst following his anecdotes, in fact I wasn’t just following the tour I was 100% immersed. The visit to view the Nazi memorabilia in the pub was exciting and getting to handle artefacts was fantastic. Also his use of a flip chart of pictures was much better and more authentic than a use…”

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3.Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto by lantern light with an English-speaking guide, then enter a medieval underground room and candlelit dungeon. Expect ghost tales, the Golem, plague history, an alchemy lab, torture devices, stairs, and a playful theatrical tone.

“You need to be able to walk at a reasonable pace and climb stairs. Not be afraid of enclosed places.”

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4.WWII in Prague Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $43Top rated

Follow Prague’s WWII story from the Powder Tower to the Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral. Guides such as Hanna, Pavel, Paul, and George use photographs and artifacts to explain the Czech resistance and Operation Anthropoid. The tour includes public transit, a medieval air raid shelter, and the poignant crypt museum.

“Don’t miss this tour!! Hannah, our guide was amazing. This tour was the best part of our visit to Prague. Hannah is so knowledgeable and communicates the history of Prague just prior, during, and after WWII. The Operation Anthropoid information was exceptionally done and made to come alive. Hannah shows pictures, has artifacts, and being a native of Prague, she is an expert in this area. If you are a WWII Buff as I am, this tour will explain things to you that you never knew before. A+++”

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5.Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

Walk beneath Pilsen through 13th-century cellars, passageways, wells, and a historic water tower. An English or German guide explains medieval brewing, storage, defense, and daily life. The one-hour route ends with a 0.3l Pilsner Urquell voucher for visitors aged 18 and over.

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6.Prague: Plague Doctor Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

Follow a licensed plague doctor through Prague’s Old Town on a 90-minute walk covering the Clementinum, Old Town Square, Josefov, Na Františku Hospital, and St. Castulus Church. Expect stories about A. Schamsky, plague-era PPE, medicine, saints, and daily life, with English or Czech guiding.

“Tersea was a great guide. Very knowledge and friendly. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it.”

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