Communism in Prague Private Tour of the Old Town and Museum

2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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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: Czech, German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Ostrava City Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Tickets to the Museum of Communism (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
Staromestske namesti

25 min

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.
Stop 3

25 min

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.
Velvet Revolution Memorial

50 min

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.
Wenceslas Square

50 min

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.
Museum of Communism

one hour Admission included

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.

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
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Wheelchair accessible
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.