Prague Communism and World War II Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour provides a fascinating insight into the major events of the 20th century in our country. Travel back through time and discover the most important sites that witnessed our turbulent modern past. Listen to the stories about struggle for independence and freedom, great suffering and sacrifice, courage and pain, hope and crushed dreams. Learn how the life was under the yoke of communist dictatorship and how thorny was the path towards democracy. Visit Národní třída and Wenceslas Square, the main places of the Velvet Revolution of 1989 and many, many more - all this with a knowledgeable local guide!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Meet your guide in the heart of the Old Town – on a threshold of the Old Town Bridge Tower and sett of on a fascinating journey to the past. After you enjoy a panoramic view of the Prague Castle – the proud seat of Czech rulers and presidents - you learn that not far from it once stood the largest statue of Joseph Stalin in the world! Step by step your guide will cover all the major events.
Nove Mesto (New Town)
Learn about what led the Czech nation from the grip of the Austrian monarchy to an independent Czechoslovak democratic state – one of the strongest economies of its time and also the last functioning democracy in Eastern and Central Europe after 1933. Find out about the suffering during the 2nd World War under the Nazi “Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia“ and about the Operation Anthropoid which was the only successful assassination of a senior Nazi leader during World War II. Reveal the methods and strategies of the communist regime, and the enduring influence of the USSR, as it seized power and transformed the formerly democratic state into a tough dictatorship where human life meant less than nothing.
Options
Surviving (Russian)
With museum ticket (Russian)
Musem of Communism ticket
With museum ticket (English)
Museum of Communism ticket
Surviving (English)
Surviving (German)
With museum ticket (German)
Museum of Communism ticket
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating modern history walk
271mrspab,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lot of really interesting information about politics, history and culture sure to fascinate those interested in modern times. The walk is continuous but Anna kept the conversation pace to match. We saw places of significance and commemorative installations. Highly recommended
Fantastic tour
George W,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tomas was a fantastic and engaging guide, 2 hours flew by and I learnt lots of interesting things that I suspect most visitors to Prague can easily miss. A must do and highly recommended, thanks Tomas!
Guided tour Martin recommended
Anita V,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We have had a highly recommended tour from guide Martin. At home we had seen the film Anthropoid about the 2nd World War which takes place in Prague. That story will recur in the tour. Martin spoke good English and there were two of us so we could ask all the questions.
Best tour ever
iain m,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this tour with Tomas last week. It was just the two of us on the tour and we got to spend about 2 1/2 hrs with Tomas. It was the best tour we have ever been on. Tomas is a very interesting, intelligent and articulate person. Tomas began by giving us a brief history of Czechia up to 1930's and WW2. While walking around Prague (and very quickly getting away from the very large tourist gatherings) Tomas delivered a really interesting history from WW2 to date, covering the end of the war, arrival of the Soviets, crushing of democracy and imposition of communism, prague spring in '68, brezhnez docterine of the 70s and the gradual unravelling communism and on to the present day. The tour was a fascinating blend of politics, history, his personal family backround and a real insight into life in Prague in the 70's onwards. Tomas was really engaging, a very nice bloke and we even found time to go for coffee, and later a beer (delicious!). I would highly recommend this tour. It was a definite highlight of our trip. Iain, Ireland.
Highlight of our Visit to Prague
Celia B,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique experience. Our guide had been a student demonstrator during the Velvet Revolution so we had a gripping, first-hand account of the events of 1989.
Great
W9115QMwaynek,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful! Exactly what I wanted. Guide was very knowledgeable and covered all of the important places and events. Thanks
The best!!!
Denise W,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an educational experience that really added an extra dimension to our tour of Prague! Highly recommend!!!
Very good guidance
KnutMichael K,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an informative tour. The guide is knowledgeable. He answers questions. The two hours passed very quickly.
Amazin
jseddo,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was possibly the best thing that i did when in prague, my guide brought the stories of prague during WW2 & the communist era to life through his fantastic story telling.
Modern history tour including Nazi War and Soviet Control during the period 1918 to 1989
dbull1966,Sep 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whilst Prague has centuries of history and historic buildings, the modern history period from 1st World War 1918 to the 1989 breakup of the Soviet Block is equally fascinating. This short 90 min tour visited all significant monuments and places of importance during the 80 year period in which Czechoslovakia changed and became Czech Republic of today. Our guide was a local Czech citizen and was an excellent guide. He was of an age that he could recall Czechoslovakia under communist Soviet control and the events that lead to it becoming an independent capital democracy.
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