Czechia · COMMUNISM & COLD WAR TOURS
From Wenceslas Square in November 1989 down into a working fallout shelter. These 15 tours are compared on route, whether the bunker is included, how long they run and what each costs.
Tour a real 1950s nuclear bunker 50 feet underground, learn Czechoslovak communism history from firsthand guides, and try the gasmask workshop.
“L was amazing. I felt like I living the experience from his narratives. A little humour too was great but didn’t take away from the seriousness and horrific facts from what occurred. Extremely knowledgable. In wud highly recommend him.”
Prague walk, secret police cells, Velvet Revolution stops, and an underground nuclear bunker museum. Small-group English guide.
“Maki was a great tour guide. Added humor to help keep things so bleek. Great information shared. Great overall!”
Prague small-group Cold War walk, a 1950s nuclear bunker tour, plus an optional 70s canteen lunch and Czech drinks.
“Guide was amazing. There was a problem with Viator, they canceled tour with guide. I have a current paid voucher. Guide worked with us to reschedule tour later. Time in bunker was personal as it was just us & guide.”
Prague Museum of Communism entrance ticket: self-guided 1,500 m² exhibition, reconstructed rooms, photo archives, plus a short documentary.
“Loved it! Lots of information and artefacts available. Very informative”
Prague’s communist timeline by local expert, capped with a 1950s nuclear bunker and optional 70s canteen lunch for small groups.
“Tour was very insightful and it was fascinating to learn about the history of communism in Czechia. The nuclear bunker was also very entertaining. She also gave plenty of helpful advice on how to best experience our holiday in Prague!”
Walk Prague’s WWII and communist history with a live English guide, visiting key sites from Nazi occupation to the Velvet Revolution.
“Very good tour taking you out of the rather crowded old town, skirting the old Jewish area and into the “new” but historically still old town. Our guide was Tony who is English and he captured the stories very well.”
Prague’s WWII and Communism story in 3 hours, with free entry to the Anthropoid Museum and stops from Jewish history to Velvet Revolution.
“While walking to pertinent locations in Prague, our guide Vaclov gave an insightful summary of the political actions and decisions behind Czechoslovakia's involvement in WWII and during the Cold War. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Ride an e-bike through Prague’s WWII and communist landmarks, with a Communism Museum ticket, photo views, and Czech beer tasting.
“The guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and is doing his masters in Politics in the top University in Prague so an excellent choice as the leader of this tour.”
2-hour English walking tour in Prague linking WWII, communism, Prague Spring, and Velvet Revolution from Old Town to Wenceslas Square.
“The tour begins at Charles Square, continues to the Vitkov memorial and concludes at Wenceslas Square. This is a fascinating tour, full of analysis and stories that you simply cannot get from the history books. The tour was chronological and had clear themes that were tied together at the end when discussing the role of the EU in Czech history. The tour guide was brilliant, informative, clear and insightful. Great tour.”
See Prague’s communist landmarks with a local guide, learn socialism theory, and hear Cold War stories on a 2-hour walking tour.
“we really enjoyed it! a really interesting perspective- informative & unique.”
Prague’s Communism tour links the Museum of Communism with Velvet Revolution landmarks. 3 hours with a private English guide from $114.
“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.”
Prague Cold War walk with a historian, small group, bomb shelter tunnel, Vitkov monument, and Velvet Revolution sites, 3 hours.
“This tour was fantastic. Vadim was an amazing guide and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a sophisticated, intellectual discussion on this history of communism in the Czech lands.”
Prague’s back-to-communism walk links a secret police HQ, Wenceslas Square, and the Velvet Revolution memorial on a 2-hour small-group tour.
“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 Museum of Communism tour with hotel pickup and a guided walk to Velvet Revolution sites, from Albertov to Letna Park.
“Convenience, knowledgeable guide, fantastic driver, we loved every moment. Guide and Driver were flexible and satisfied our curiosity and interest for Prague.”
Private 3-hour Cold War walking tour in Prague, with Soviet-era landmarks, Vitkov views, Wenceslas Square, and the Velvet Revolution.
“I have been using Insight Cities as my "go to" for touring American study abroad students (I am a Site Director for a US Study abroad provider). Vadim is an amazing guide, not only is he extremely well versed and knowledgable in this important part of Czech history, but so friendly and engaging. My students appreciated how it wasn't just someone walking around pointing things out, but that Vadim would engage with them, ask questions and relate to the topics and places he would be showing students. I highly recommend this company if you want a tour by folks who know their stuff and who are genuinely amazing people.”
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