Guided Tour of Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital and Abandoned Cemetery in Prague

Guided Tour of Bohnice Psychiatric Clinic

The Bohnice Psychiatric Clinic situated on the outskirts of Prague holds some of the city's darkest secrets. As you enter the hospital gates to start your tour, our experienced tour guide will take you through a maze of buildings, each with its own distinct history. The hospital built in the early 20th century has borne testament to some truly chilling experiences that will shock you to your core. You will get to hear stories of patients whose symptoms were grossly misunderstood and many who were at the receiving end of inhumane treatment practices. This tour helps shine a light on how differently psychiatry was practiced in the past centuries, how far it has come, and how much further it has to go.

Continue the tour at the Cemetery

The second part of the tour will show you around the clinic’s abandoned cemetery. You will also gain valuable insight into burial rituals of the past. Over the years, the place has intrigued paranormal enthusiasts and mystic lovers, who have been drawn to the stories of local legends. While walking among the many gravestones, you can’t help but feel an eerie sense of discomfort knowing about their unfortunate endings. Still, you can pay your respects to the departed souls who, in life and death, helped pave the way for a more compassionate approach to the treatment of mental illnesses.