Reviewed · COMMUNISM TOURS
The good communism tours fill up ahead of time and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Step from Prague’s squares into a real 1950s nuclear bunker 50 feet underground. Guided Cold War stories, artifacts, and a gasmask workshop.
“the guide was excellent and I likes a lot the photo shooting with the guns”
Walk Prague’s Cold War sites, tour StB secret police cells, then visit a real nuclear bunker four floors underground with an English guide.
“Pavel was knowledgeable, friendly and overall excellent tour guide. He knew the Czech history and made the tour fun.”
Small-group Cold War walk in Prague, including a 1950s nuclear bunker and a 70s canteen lunch with beer or Kofola, English.
“Packed with information. We got lucky cause there’re only three of us (including the tour guide). Probably best to study the modern political history of Prague beforehand, we had the best time!”
See Prague’s communist era from the streets to a 1950s nuclear bunker, plus a 1970s canteen lunch or Kofola for a real taste of the period.
“Leo is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who took us through the history of Communism in his country. The tour was very informative and gave us a very good picture of what life was like in those times, both for ordinary people and those in power and positions of authority.”
150-minute walking tour tracing Prague from Nazi occupation to Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution, with key sites and standout guides.
“A must-do when in Prague! Our guide, Zac, was an excellent historian and storyteller. He paints pictures with his words that make history come alive right in front of you as you walk the streets where major events of Czech history during WWII and the Velvet Revolution took place. My history buff husband and I highly recommend this tour and Zac in particular!”
Prague 3.5-hour e-bike tour through WWII Nazi occupation and Soviet-era Communism, with free Museum of Communism entry, beer, and small groups.
“Amazing tour, informative and fun. tour guide was really knowledgeable and passionate”
E-bike through Prague’s WWII and Communist sites with an English guide, Communism Museum entry, and a Czech beer tasting for $78.09.
“Best part of our trip. We took four tours. This was the best of them all. Our guide was amazing! Sooo knowledge…so fun. Electric bikes allowed us to see everything…you learn about more than just the communism history. You learn everything about Prague.”
A 2-hour English walking tour through Prague’s Nazi and communist past, connecting WWII, Operation Anthropoid, Prague Spring, and 1989.
“We really enjoyed today's Tour are reared Michal was an excellent communicator and you so much about Prague and the history of the Czech Republic period. We recommend this tour and tour guide !”
Walk Prague’s Communist-era hotspots with local guides on a lively 2-hour tour, learning Soviet rule and daily life.
“La Giuda molto brava ti trascina a storia e ti racconta aneddoti particolari. Conosce in modo dettagliato la storia e le sue sfaccettature. Bravo lo consiglio caldamente”
A 3-hour Prague walk that pairs the Museum of Communism with key street stops from 1948-1989 and the Velvet Revolution.
“Lenka was extremely knowledgeable with regards to the communist era and events. Highly recommended and the museum visit with Lenka's input really tied it all together.”
Back to Communism in Prague: secret police HQ, Wenceslas Square, Wall of Hands. 2-hour English small-group walk, $44.
“Well, I cannot be politicl here, but the tour was just OUTSTANDING!!! In all its terms. It is not only about the past, you will see. Great as a warning about the present and future!!”
Private 3-hour Cold War walking tour in Prague with a historian guide, Soviet-era sites, John Lennon Wall, and Wenceslas Square.
“Prague has such a rich history, and this tour provided us with so much interesting information about some of the many changes experienced by its citizens. Alzbeta was knowledgeable, skillfully wove the buildings and locations we were visiting with historical details, and provided some of her family's experiences resulting in an amazing tour.”
2-hour private Prague walk on communism and its fall with Jana Neubergova, from National Theater to Wenceslas Square and the memorial.
“This was a fantastic unique tour. I would highly recommend adding this to your stay in Prague. Our guide was very good!”
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