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Prague in the Communist Era: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Praha 7
About
Discover the shrouded corners, monuments, and memorials of Prague’s Communist era, as you learn the twentieth-century history of this incredible city – including the run-up to WW2, the Nazi Occupation, the city’s liberation by the Red Army, and what life was like under Soviet rule behind the ‘Iron Curtain’ for over forty years, before the fall of Communism in 1989.
On your private tour, you will learn about the interrogation of ordinary working-class citizens by the Secret Police, and the oppression of any so-called enemies of the state. See Prague’s most prominent Art Nouveau building, Municipal House, where Czechoslovakia as an independent republican state was proclaimed in 1918.
Head t...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Museum of Communism admission tickets
Food and drink
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation throughout tour
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Faculty of Law
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Faculty of Law at nám. Curieových 7, 116 40 Staré Město, Czechia
Return
Prague
Finish point will be in Central Prague, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Prague in the Communist Era: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Praha 7
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About
Discover the shrouded corners, monuments, and memorials of Prague’s Communist era, as you learn the twentieth-century history of this incredible city – including the run-up to WW2, the Nazi Occupation, the city’s liberation by the Red Army, and what life was like under Soviet rule behind the ‘Iron Curtain’ for over forty years, before the fall of Communism in 1989.
On your private tour, you will learn about the interrogation of ordinary working-class citizens by the Secret Police, and the oppression of any so-called enemies of the state. See Prague’s most prominent Art Nouveau building, Municipal House, where Czechoslovakia as an independent republican state was proclaimed in 1918.
Head t...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Museum of Communism admission tickets
Food and drink
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation throughout tour
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Faculty of Law
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Faculty of Law at nám. Curieových 7, 116 40 Staré Město, Czechia
Return
Prague
Finish point will be in Central Prague, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Itinerary
1
Prague Metronome
Begin your private tour at the Prague Metronome - built on the site where a statue of Stalin used to loom over the city, a permanent reminder of the time the city spent under Communist rule.
15 minutes
2
Prague Jewish Quarter
Walk through the historic Jewish Quarter and hear about the increased persecution of the Jews under Communist rule.
30 minutes
3
Na Perštýně
Pass by the building of the Na Perštýně, home to the Secret Police Agency, and learn about the surveillance techniques used by the feared StB – the Czech Secret Police.
4
Nove Mesto (New Town)
Explore the Old and New Town and learn about the rebellious and subversive counterculture that emerged under Communism.
30 minutes
5
Prašná brána
View the Powder Tower, where Czechoslovakia was formed, and learn about the country’s complex historical politics at the Municipal House – a famous Art Nouveau building and civic centre.
15 minutes
6
Museum of Communism
Enjoy a guided visit to the Communist Museum – dedicated to the history of the regime in Prague and life behind the Iron Curtain for many millions of people after the Second World War. Hear tales of underground nuclear bunkers and see other apocalyptic markers throughout the city.
30 minutes
7
Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti)
Visit Wenceslas Square, famous for being the focal point of rallies, protests against the regime, and where crowds gathered for the triumphant fall of Communism in 1989.
