Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a walk through the famous Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital and towards its historic abandoned graveyard, where you will be introduced to the intense and at times dark history of the field of psychiatry. Your guide will lead you through a maze of buildings rich in both history and controversy from ancient times to the present day. Learn of the torments of 19th and 20th century psychiatric treatments and the agonizing lives of the hospital’s inmates. And at last, we will lead you on a path to the cemetery wherein seemingly calm fellowship many souls lay at rest; history tells of a different story.
Tour highlights:
Introduction to the history of Psychiatry in Europe from Medieval times to modern days
Learn about various methods used to cure mental illnesses
Rosenheim experiment
Discover more about life in the Bohnice Psychiatric Clinic and hear of stories of some past and current infamous patients
A promenade around the abandoned cemetery which has attracted many lovers of mystics
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour includes historical facts connected the dark history of the field of psychiatry so it is not recommended for small children
What To Expect
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 walk we will visit a hospital's cemetery, one of the most mysterious, desperately lonely and dark places in Prague.
Options
Psychiatric Hospital & Abandoned Cemetery
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History of Psychiatry
299lysl,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Off the beaten track and very informative at the same time. Jan is very friendly and his English is accessible to a beginner in the language. Very satisfied with this visit.
Authentic itineraries
Alacat87,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting the hospital and cemetery was a wonderful experience, different from the usual tourist routes. Allen, our guide, was very kind and professional, three hours passed quickly.
Very Special and pleasant experience
Teresa G,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We liked the tour with Jan very much. It was a very special tour with interesting information, buildings and good conversations. We highly recommend this tour and especially the tour guide Jan. He was very kind, open minded and knowledgeable! :) thank you very much, Jan. Greetings from Leipzig, Teresa and Charlyn
Unique experience
74yuliyas,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible experience on this tour. Jan is not just a guide — he’s a storyteller who truly immerses you into the history and atmosphere of the place. The way he explained the history of the psychiatric hospital, the treatment methods, and the lives of people there was deep, thoughtful, and genuinely engaging. He created such a unique, almost mystical atmosphere that stayed with me long after the tour ended. It wasn’t just informative — it was emotional and thought-provoking. I found myself reflecting on life, its meaning, and how different realities can be.. This experience really touched me, and I highly recommend Jan and his tour to anyone looking for something deeper than a typical excursion . It’s something you’ll carry with you for a long time. Thank you!!!!
Good 7/10
anastasiacI6634NA,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Ian was very good guide tour. He knew a lot about the place. We visited the area of the Psychiatric Hospital. He told us a lot of things about the hospital itself and about some of the patients that were here at the time and as well as a lot of patients that were staying there back in time. Overall it was an interesting tour and something not very common to visit. Be prepared though the tour lasted 3 hours approximately with a lot of walking around the area. We also visited a creepy abandoned cemetery but it was nice and calming same time.
Really interesting tour!
L7120EJzoes,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jan was an amazing guide, and was very knowledgeable about the hospital and its history. He was friendly and approachable, and always happy to answer any questions the group had. The tour was a very interesting tour of the hospital and its grounds, and I would recommend to anyone.
Good review to Dan (pls give him a Tip)
V8852EIarnes,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We Had Lots of fun with our Guide. He was very Kind and friendly. "Good explainer" she said. Gruß to Dani (Daniel)
Allen and Yan were amazing!!! Thank you so so much, we will definitely be back!!
Anya D,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my friend (UK) went on the guided tour with Allen and it was FANTASTIC from start to finish. The tour was our favourite thing we did on the trip and we were very sad when it came to an end. We cannot stress how engaging, knowledgeable and fun Allen was and we most definitely learnt a lot about the rich history of the institute. Thank you so very much for this incredible experience!
Thank you Allen!!!
chelsea m,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anya and myself (chelsea) had Allen today as our tour guide. Allen was sooooo much fun! He was very informative and made the tour really fun & exciting. We all had a really good laugh throughout as well as still being serious when informing us of the different eras and buildings. Allen also had a shadower alongside called Yan (im not sure of spelling so i apologise!) Awwww thank you so much we had a lovely time.
A cold and ice january tour!
terryhU7122OR,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Took the tour on a freezing cold January afternoon. Our tour guide was Allen who was great, and was able to articulate the information perfectly well. The tour took 3 hours. There were parts of the tour that perhaps could have been sped up, but I say this because of the weather only… I’m sure if it was just a few degrees warmer I wouldn’t say this. The abonded cemetery had some construction works going on and was extremely icy underfoot so couldn’t explore properly, but I appreciate once the construction works are complete and the ice has melted this will be much better. The buildings particularly are fascinating and I loved how eerie everything was in the fog, snow and ice.
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