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Embark on a moving journey with our local guide who experienced Communism and whose family members were persecuted in those times. Learn what life was like for ordinary families who endured endless queues in shops, propaganda, spying, fear and persecution. You will hear stories of Cold War political prisoners, dissidents and other brave people who opposed or tried to escape the regime. Hear entertaining accounts of major events that shaped modern history, including the WWII and post-war events that contributed to the popularity of the Communists and their takeover in 1948. Learn how the Soviet Occupation of 1968 crushed people’s hope for democracy and ended the Prague Spring.
Have the privilege of hearing all that in a small group from our enthusiastic Czech guide with excellent English (qualified teacher of English) and second-level license for guides.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Opposite to Hotel Alcron
This is the end point of the tour and we will be near Tram Station - Národní divadlo. However, a walk to city center from here will be hardly 10 minutes. Customers also take taxi from here such as - UBER, Bolt etc.
Itinerary
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1
Meeting Point - You will meet your guide and we will start the tour from here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Prague Lucerna Passage : A legend of the Prague cultural scene, the multifunctional Lucerna Palace is still a popular destination not only for Prague residents. The palace passage is dominated by the original Horse sculpture by David Černý, which is a controversial adaptation of the statue of St. Wenceslas on Wenceslas Square. One of the most interesting modern palaces in Prague was built in 1907—1920.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Wenceslas Square Christmas Market
Customers will see on Wenceslas Square: 1. The Jalta Hotel 2. Prague Spring memorials 3. National Museum ( from outside ) This square is the commercial and administrative centre of the city as well as the site of important social and historical events. Here you'll find cinemas, theatres, banks, hotels, restaurants, dozens of small and large shops, and administrative centres. The square was created during the founding of the New Town by Charles IV in 1348. Today it is dominated by the National Museum (1885—1891) and Josef Václav Myslbek’s statue of the national patron St Wenceslas from 1912.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The Buštěhradská dráhy Headquarters Building is a neo-Renaissance house located at Politických vězňů 1531/9, 110 00 in Nové Město , Prague 1. It was built as the headquarters of the wealthy railway company Buštěhradská dráha, which had been building lines in the north and north-west direction from Prague to the coal basin areas since 1855. The house is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic . The official building was built from 1871 to 1874 as an addition to the Schebka Palace , which was built on the northern side of the building from 1870 to 1872 on the street then called Bredova. After the formation of Czechoslovakia, the Buštěhradská dráha company was based here until its nationalization in 1922, when the property was taken over by the Czechoslovak State Railways .
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The Jubilee Synagogue also known as the Jerusalem Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located on Jerusalem Street in the Nové Město district of Prague, in the Czech Republic. It is the largest synagogue in Prague. The synagogue was built in 1906, designed by Wilhelm Stiassny and built by Alois Richte the synagogue was initially named in honor of the golden Jubilee of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in 1898.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The Czech National Bank, is the central bank and financial market supervisor in the Czech Republic, headquartered in Prague. It is a member of the European System of Central Banks. It was established on 1 January 1993 from the division of the State Bank of Czechoslovakia as part of the process of dissolution of Czechoslovakia, together with the National Bank of Slovakia.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Municipal House Restaurant (Restaurace Obecní dům) in Prague is known as the most beautiful Art Nouveau restaurant in Europe, and is the premier place to dine at Municipal House.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Gun Powder Tower - his monumental entrance by which the coronation processions of Czech kings entered the Old Town is one of the most significant monuments of Late Gothic Prague. Completed in 1475, the Powder Gate Tower, which formerly served as a gunpowder store, is still the starting point for the Coronation or Royal Route to Prague Castle. The viewing gallery is located at a height of 44 m.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The Museum of Communism - is a museum dedicated to presenting an account of the post–World War II communist regime in Czechoslovakia, with a focus on Prague.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10StB Holding Cells
Secret Police Buildings (outside) STB : Socialist-realist figures decorate the former headquarters of the StB (in Slovak, ŠtB): the secret police force of communist Czechoslovakia. This building at 4 Bartolomějská street has since had the statues removed.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Velvet Revolution monument - The plaque with a hand sculpture and the date 17. 11. 1989 is a reminder of the events of November 1989, when a clash between the Public Security Forces and students occurred near the corner of Mikulandská and Národní streets. This event began the so-called Velvet Revolution, which marked the end of the communist regime in the Czechoslovakia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Václav Havel Square - It is named on the first Czech President Václav Havel's 80th birthday , on 27 September 2016 , the Prague City Council approved the renaming of the area to Václav Havel Square. The ceremonial placement of the plaque took place the day before his birthday, on Tuesday 4 October 2016, in the presence of his widow Dagmar Havel , Minister of Culture Daniel Herman , Prague Mayor Adriana Krnáčová , actress Vlasta Chramostová and the general director of the theatre Jan Burian , who had suggested the name.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13National Theater
The National Theatre - is a historic opera house in Prague, Czech Republic. It is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art. END
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Café Slavia is a café in Prague, Czech Republic, located on the corner of Národní street and Smetanovo nábřeží, next to the Vltava river and opposite the National Theatre. It was opened in August 1884. Poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke regularly spent time in the café. It was known for its associations with Prague's dissident community, hosting people such as Václav Havel, who would later become his country's president, and poet Jiří Kolář during the normalization period.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
Legions Bridge - was constructed between 1899-1901 and spans the Vltava River and offers great views of both the Left and Right Bank of the river and of the beautiful Vltava River itself,the very best views of the National Theatre are offered from this bridge.
11 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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End of Tour - We end the tour here with a beautiful view of Prague.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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