Communism in Prague Private Tour of the Old Town and Museum

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Travel back in time to the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to learn about the totalitarian regime, propaganda, censorship and historic protests in Communist Prague. Extended option: visit the Museum of Communism.

2-hour: Communism Tour of the Old Town
Join this tour to discover traces of the Communist era in Prague'S Old Town. See the Velvet Revolution Memorial, the Astronomical Clock, the Wenceslas Square and more.

4-hours: Themed Tour, Nuclear Bunker & Museum of Communism
Join this tour to discover traces of the Communist era in Prague's Old Town and visit the Museum of Communism. See the Velvet Revolution Memorial, the Wenceslas Square and more.

The occupation of Prague did not end with the defeat of the Nazi regime in 1945. On this Communism-themed tour you will learn about the turbulent events of the 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état, the nationwide Salinization, Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution.

What's Included

History Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Tickets to the Museum of Communism (4-hour option only)
Historical facts about the Communism-era Prague
A special itinerary tailored to your needs and interests
Free admission to Church of Our Lady Victorious and St Vitus Cathedral
Communism Tour of Prague’s Old Town and the Museum of Communism
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Tickets to the Museum of Communism (2-hour option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Staromestske namesti

    An original walking tour in Prague’s Old Town and discover what happened in the city under communist rule in 1948-1993. Your tour begins at Prague’s oldest city square, Staroměstské náměstí, where in 1948 the Communist party declared the takeover of power in Czechoslovakia.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Follow your Expert Guide to landmarks such as the iconic Astronomical Clock, St Nicholas Church and the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn as you hear about the historical background of Czechoslovakia and its post-war Soviet occupation.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Velvet Revolution Memorial

    During this tour you will get a glimpse into daily life in the communist country, touching on the subjects ranging from the government structure, through economy, to society and social welfare. The guide will show you the old police station that served as the headquarters to the Czechoslovak Secret Police and the Velvet Revolution Memorial on Národní street, which commemorates the revolving Czech students who were confronted by riot police on November 17th 1989.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Vaclavske NamEsti

    The live commentary will help you relive the revolutionary events that took place at the historic Wenceslas Square, which was the central location of the Velvet Revolution protests against the one-party rule in Czechoslovakia. Hear about the loud mass demonstrations and the suicide of student Jan Palach and led to the downfall of Communism and subsequent political, economic and social changes.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Get a better understanding of this complex topic by visiting the Museum of Communism in Prague. The museum’s exhibition ‘Communism the Dream, the Reality and the Nightmare’ uncovers the truth, lies and secrets of the communist regime. Explore aspects of daily life, politics, sports, economics, education, art, mass media, propaganda, censorship, political trials and executions in the Czech Republic in the 20th century.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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