Prague Ghost & Legends Tour: Dark Stories of Novy Svet
Legends and the dark side of Prague. In and around Nový Svět by the old city walls, we trace former slums scarred by wars and fires, visit a plague gathering site, and uncover a secret lovers’ meeting place — revealing how everyday stories and shadows of the past shaped the city.
Basic Information
Total time
1h 30m
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
Klarov, Klarov 1, Prague 1 Nearest public transport: E2 metro station; E1 metro station
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by 100 Spires Prague guides. Look for the guide with the Red Umbrella with big white 100 written on it.
❗You will need a public transport ticket for 30 CZK (1,2 EUR). You can purchase the ticket at the beginning of the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (9 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
Forget about typical sightseeing and join us as we delve into the legends and stories that have been passed down for centuries. Experience Prague like never before on our unique tour that explores the city’s untold history.
We’ll start in Novy Svet, the former slums located at the city walls, an area marked by destruction from wars and fires, now holding secrets and captivating legends.
We’ll also visit places connected to the plague epidemics, a grim reminder of the horrible disease that killed one-third of Prague’s population in the 18th century. Nearby, a secret meeting place for two lovers holds its own mysterious story.
These are the stories of ordinary people that shape the city and make it what it is today. Join us to discover the legendary and dark side of Prague and truly get to know the city.
Join our tour to discover the atmosphere of Prague, learn its history and secrets with local, licensed tour guides from 100 Spires City Tour.
Highlights
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Novy Svet
Explore the former slums near the city walls, a district filled with captivating legends and secrets.
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Plague History
Visit a site connected to the devastating 18th-century plague which killed a third of Prague's population.
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A Tragic Love Story
Hear the mysterious tale of two secret lovers who met near the city’s historic plague grounds.
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Prague's Legends
Delve into the fascinating stories of ordinary people that have been passed down through the centuries.
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Dark Side of Prague
Discover the city’s grim past, exploring darker stories of war, fire, disease, and untold tragedies.
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Untold History
Go beyond typical sightseeing to explore the lesser-known tales and secrets that shaped the city of Prague.
Map
Klarov, Klarov 1, Prague 1 Nearest public transport: E2 metro station; E1 metro station
