Czechia · COMMUNISM HISTORY TOURS
Forty-one years, a museum, a nuclear bunker under a hotel and the square where it ended. These 15 tours are compared on what they include, how long they run and how much of it happens underground.
Explore Prague’s communist past, ride a tram to a 1950s nuclear bunker, and hear personal Cold War stories from an expert local guide.
“the stories told were so intriguing & interesting the guide was so insightful & you could feel his passion on the stories told toldhe was also very funny & made the whole experience even more interesting”
Explore Prague’s communist past, Velvet Revolution sites, secret police cells, and a four-level nuclear bunker with a live guide.
“First, our tour guide was exceptional. Her mastery of the subject matter enhanced our experience. The actual tour sites brought us back to a time, not that long ago, when things were very different. The length was just right. The tour overall is worth your time.”
Explore Prague’s Communist past, eat at a 1970s canteen, and enter a real Cold War nuclear bunker on this personal small-group tour.
“Leo was very knowledgeable in the Czech Republic’s journey through communism. He’s up to date and insightful on current affairs. The bunker tour was a great experience and extremely enlightening. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Explore Prague’s communist past, visit a 1950s nuclear bunker, and eat in a retro 1970s canteen on this guided history tour.
“Very interesting tour, our guide Klara was very engaging, as we walked around hearing fascinating information along the way and finally the tour of the Bunker was the highlight of the tour”
Walk through Prague’s Nazi occupation, Communist era, Prague Spring, and Velvet Revolution with an engaging English-speaking guide.
“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.”
Explore Prague’s Nazi and Communist past by e-bike, with 30 sites, Museum of Communism entry, a local guide, water, and beer.
“It was wonderful. Tatyana was very, very knowledgeable and accommodating, always wanting to be sure we were getting what we wanted out of the tour. We had a minor glitch with one of our bikes towards the end. Tatyana offered to switch bikes. All in all, you should be very happy taking this tour.”
Trace Prague from Nazi occupation to the Velvet Revolution on a three-hour walking tour with the Anthropoid memorial crypt included.
“It was very interesting to see which buildings were used by Nazis and we got good and interesting historical tidbits. 5K walking was a lot. We were disappointed in the large size of the group, 24, when it was advertised as no more than 8 people.”
Explore Brno’s 10-Z WWII and Cold War bunker with a self-guided map, English screenings, hidden QR videos, and a café stop.
“So easy to use the ticket and enter the property. Self guided so you are given a map and told about the various stations where TVs show old footage of the stories from the era. There were hardly any other tourists so it was quiet and not rushed. The bunker employs people with disabilities so that's good to know as well.”
Explore Prague’s WWII and communist past by e-bike, with 30-plus sites, city views, a Communist Museum ticket, and Czech beer tasting.
“Michal was an amazingly accomplished historian for leading this tour. It was great to cover so much of the city on bikes and be able to see all the sights and hear the history of Communism in Czech. I highly recommend this tour and all it has to offer.”
Walk through Prague’s Nazi and communist past, from Stalin’s statue to the Velvet Revolution, with a local English-speaking guide.
“Our tour guide Maria was excellent she was very knowledgeable about the era and really knew her history. Maria took us to areas that no other tours did so it allowed us to see different parts of Prague. Although our tour was supposed to be just 2 hours Maria extended it to over 3 hours as she was available and knew we were interested. I would highly recommend this tour and suggest that people visit the Museum of Communism which was also terrific.”
Explore Prague’s Communist past with a local guide, visiting protest sites, police offices, Stalin’s former statue site, and more.
“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”
Explore Prague’s Communist past with a private guide, museum visit, Wenceslas Square, Jan Palach Memorial, and Velvet Revolution sites.
“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.”
Review of Prague’s Cold War walking tour, covering Communist sites, guide quality, steep climbs, price, itinerary, and practical tips.
“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.”
Explore Prague’s communist past on foot with local guides, secret police sites, Wenceslas Square, and Velvet Revolution history.
“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!!”
Review of Prague’s private Museum of Communism tour, with hotel pickup, personal guides, key Velvet Revolution sites, and Letna views.
“Excellent tour, Iva lived in Czech during the Communism period and shared not only historical details but also her personal experiences. Piotr was an unbelievable driver, always eager to help. Very informative and pleasant tour”
From the castle steps to the Moravian caves.
