Prague Ghost Tour: Haunted Old Town & Jewish Cemetery

The Cobblestones Hold Stories: Prague's Haunted Side in 90 Minutes

You walk through Prague's haunted medieval core with a costumed guide who knows the history behind each story: execution grounds, plague churches, the Golem synagogue, and the Old Jewish Cemetery. The 90-minute route covers famous landmarks and hidden corners, separating documented history from local legend. You finish with evening tips and a sightseeing guide to extend the experience into the night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Prague Old Townpassing by
2. St. Agnes Conventpassing by
3. Old New Synagogue7m
4. Old Jewish Cemetery7m
5. Prague Astronomical Clock7m

Explore haunted sites in Prague

• Meet guide in historical costume
• Visit execution grounds and hear secrets
• See Týn church lit up
• Explore church and plague ghost legend
• Walk past 13th century monastery
• Visit St. Francis hospital and hear ghost story
• See Old New Synagogue and Golem legend
• Visit Old Jewish Cemetery and ghost story
• Finish at Old Town Square and clock legend

The experience

The Astronomical Clock ticks above Old Town Square, and somewhere in those narrow lanes below, the guide is waiting in historical costume. You'll start there, at dusk or in the soft evening light, and walk into the tight medieval streets where Prague keeps its oldest stories: the ones locals pass down because the city itself won't let them die. The execution grounds come first, where the cobblestones carry weight that has nothing to do with their age. Your guide separates fact from legend as you move through, naming the people, the dates, the reasons why certain corners of Prague still feel watched.

The Týn church rises ahead, lit up or glowing in that long summer light, and then you're past it toward St. Agnes Convent: a 13th-century monastery where the plague ghost is said to walk. The St. Francis hospital, operating since 1354, has its own darkness: autopsies carried out in stone rooms, a ghost that stayed behind. None of this is theater. The guide knows the history, knows which stories are documented and which ones blur into legend, and that's what makes the 90 minutes work. You're not being scared for entertainment. You're being told why Prague feels the way it does.

The Old New Synagogue comes next: the one connected to the Golem, that creature of clay and protection, hidden in the attic according to legend. You'll see the entrance, hear the story, and then walk into the Old Jewish Cemetery, where the ground itself is layered with centuries of graves. The chilling ghost story attached to it lands differently when you're standing there, when you can see how the stones crowd together, how the earth has risen. After that, you circle back to the Astronomical Clock, and the guide tells you the last story: the tragic circumstances of its creation, the reason it's been keeping time over this square for so long.

By the time you're back at the starting point, 90 minutes have passed and you've moved through execution grounds, churches, hospitals, a synagogue, and a cemetery. The guide hands you a PDF with tips for the rest of your evening and sightseeing suggestions drawn from what you've just seen. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the route stays on Prague's main medieval streets, so the walking is steady but not extreme.

What’s included

• 90-minute guided walk through Prague's haunted medieval streets with a costumed guide.
• visits to execution grounds, Týn church, St. Agnes Convent, St. Francis hospital, Old New Synagogue (Golem legend), Old Jewish Cemetery, and the Astronomical Clock.
• historical context and separation of documented stories from local legend.
• PDF guide with evening tips and sightseeing suggestions inspired by the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 18:00, the last at 19:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Prague Articulate

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Prague's darker history and hidden corners without arranging your own research. The guide handles the stories and the route, leaving you free to absorb the atmosphere and the facts as you walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What time does the Prague ghost tour start?

The tour runs in the evening, timed to catch the Týn church lit up or in soft summer light. Exact departure time is confirmed when you book.

How long is the ghost tour?

90 minutes total, covering execution grounds, churches, hospitals, the Old New Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, and ending at the Astronomical Clock.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if needed.

What's included in the ghost tour?

The 90-minute guided walk, the costumed guide's commentary on each location, and a PDF guide with evening tips and sightseeing suggestions based on the tour.

Do we visit the inside of the Old Jewish Cemetery?

Yes, the cemetery is one of the main stops on the tour. You'll see the graves and hear the ghost story associated with it.

Is this tour historically accurate or mostly folklore?

The guide separates fact from fiction throughout. The stories are rooted in Prague's real history (executions, plague, hospital records), but also include local legends that have been passed down for generations.

Can service animals join the tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the ghost tour.