WWII and Communism History in Prague's Old Town Private Tour

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About this activity

Immerse yourself in Prague's turbulent modern history and learn about the important events and people of the Communist era. See the Spanish Synagogue, the Astronomical Clock and the Wenceslas Square. Extended option: visit the Communism Museum.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: WWII and Communism-themed Old Town Tour

Join this tour to discover the WWII and Communism-era chronicles of Prague Old Town. See the Meisel and Spanish Synagogues, Astronomical Clock, Petschek Palace and the Wenceslas Square.

4-hour: Themed Tour & the Museum of Communism

Choose this tour to learn about WWII and Communist-era Prague, see the Spanish Synagogue, Astronomical Clock and the Wenceslas Square, and visit the Museum of Communism.

On this WWII and Communism-themed tour you will discover the turbulent events of the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, the Operation Anthropoid, the 1945 Uprising, the Salinization and the Velvet Revolution.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Ostrava City Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Regular tickets to the Museum of Communism (only in 4-hour option)
Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Included: History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Included: Lots of information about the WWII and Communism-era events and personalities
Included: Visiting monuments to the Prague Uprising and the Velvet Revolution
Included: Private WWII and Communism-themed Tour of Prague's Old Town and the Museum of Communism

Not included

Not included: Tickets to the Museum of Communism (in 2-hour option)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

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

25 min

Start with a walk through Josefov, which is one of the best preserved Jewish Ghettos in Europe. You will see the Maisel Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue and hear about the horrors of the transportation of Czech Jews to the Theresienstadt concentration camp and Hitler’s horrific plan to create the “museum of the extinct race”.
Stop 3

25 min

Prague played an important part in defeating the Nazi regime. Your Private Guide will give you the details of the Prague Uprising at the Old Town Square.
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

25 min

You will see the iconic Astronomical Clock on the facade of the Old Town Hall, which suffered heavy damage during the bloody battles of May 5-9, 1945.

The involvement of the Red Army in the liberalization of the city was later used by the Czechoslovak Communist Party to increase the support for communism.
Petschek Palace

25 min

Next, you will walk to the Petschek Palace, the former seat of the Gestapo headquarters. On the corner of the building you will find a memorial plaque dedicated to the Czech resistance and you will hear of their efforts, interrogations and tortures.
Wenceslas Square

25 min

The tour will end on the historic Wenceslas Square, which was used by the Nazis for mass demonstrations and where the mass demonstrations of the 1989 Velvet Revolution took place.
Museum of Communism

1 h 45 min Admission included

Visit the Museum of Communism to get an insight into the life in Communist-era Czechoslovakia. The museum covers the events from the four decades of communist rule in the country, including the Cold War, Prague Spring, Soviet Invasion of 1968, suicide of student Jan Palach, and the Velvet Revolution. You will hear the stories of the totalitarian regime, propaganda, censorship, political trials and executions. This is a must-see to gain a true understanding of Praguers heroic efforts to gain independence and democracy.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

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

Using your ticket

Know before you go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Museum of Communism are not included in the basic 2-hour option.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Museum of Communism are not included in the basic 2-hour option.

Options

4H:ThemedTour&MuseumComunism

Duration: 4 hours: Choose this tour to learn about WWII and Communist-era Prague, see the Spanish Synagogue, Astronomical Clock and

,: the Wenceslas Square, and visit the Museum of Communism.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CZPR005
2H:WWII and Communism Old Town

Duration: 2 hours: Join this tour to discover the WWII and Communism-era chronicles of Prague Old Town. See the Meisel and Spanish Synagogues

,: Astronomical Clock, Petschek Palace and the Wenceslas Square.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CZPR005