Prague World War II & Communism Tour

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Do you know what life was like in Czechoslovakia during its 50 years of totalitarianism? And why one of the most interesting Jewish museums is located in Prague? This tour is designed to give you a full understanding and bring you closer to the events that took place under this dictatorial regime.

Duration 3 hours

Private tour available in English

Private tour pricing from 25 EUR per person

Group tour available in English

Group tour pricing from 34 EUR per person

Mike was a great guide who gave a lot perspective to the stories of what life was like under both Nazi and Communist rule. We did quite a lot of walking to many of the important sites and heard the major stories of Czech history under these regimes. I definitely want to learn more.

Highlights

See the memorial on Národní St. dedicated to hundreds of student protesters

Learn what happened to the Czech paratroopers who assassinated the Nazi commander Reinhard Heydrich

Hear the stories of people who stood up against the regime at Wenceslas Square

Visit the former Gestapo headquarters at Petschek Palace

Listen to chilling WWII tales at the Old Town Square

Find out why several Jewish sights survived destruction at the historic Jewish Quarter

Description

Together we’ll explore the most important sites connected with WWII and the communist regime in the country. First we’ll visit a memorial plaque on Národní St. dedicated to hundreds of student protesters who were brutally beaten by communist police.

After a short walk we’ll visit a museum founded in honour of the brave Czech paratroopers who successfully assassinated Reinhard Heydrich – “The Butcher of Prague”, but finally died in a battle against 700 Germans. The next stop is Wenceslas Square where many demonstrations against the communist totalitarian regime took place. You’ll be moved by stories of people who stood up against the oppression and were ready to put their lives at risk in the hope of possible change.

We’ll also take a look at the former Gestapo headquarters – the place that people feared most. Once you entered, you never returned. From there we’ll walk directly to the Old Town Square and the Jewish Quarter where several other WWII stories will be revealed. You’ll find out why Prague is still home to several Jewish sights even though it was occupied from the very beginning of the war.

So, are you ready to experience a completely different kind of tour?

What’s included & not included

Professional local tour guide

Heydrich Museum ticket

Public transporation ticket

Meeting point

At the bottom of Wenceslas Square

Reviews from travelers (30)

5.00/5

for Prague World War II & Communism Tour

Mike was first class, young, enthusiastic and knew masses of background information. Responded very well to all our areas of special interest. We enjoyed discussing many historical issues with him. Fabulous.

for Prague World War II & Communism Tour

The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, with a real enthusiasm for the subject which was very specialist. He brought the tour alive with old photos and articles on his tablet. A walking tour such as this is a great way to see some of the hidden aspects of Prague, highly recommended

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