Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience Prague's turbulent 20th century—from Nazi occupation to communist oppression and Velvet Revolution triumph—with guides whose families lived it.
**What You'll Discover:**
- Prague Uprising at Old Town Hall battleground
- Pinkas Synagogue: Memorial to 80,000 Czech Jews
- St. Cyril & Methodius: Assassins' desperate last stand
- Wenceslas Square: Velvet Revolution birthplace
- Kafka's rotating head - how past influenced presence
**Why Guides Matter:**
Certified locals sharing personal family stories—raw emotion, no sanitized history.
**Key Details:**
- Tip-based: €3 booking secures spot; you can tip the guide at the end
- Group size: 25-30
- 3hrs moderate walking: Old Town → New Town
- Start Malostranská → End Anthropoid Crypt
Transformative for history lovers. Limited spots—book today!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Animals are not allowed inside the war memorial we visit at the end of the tour
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
What To Expect
This is where our tour starts. There are two important monuments in Klarov. Memorial to the Second Resistance and Winged Lion Memorial. We will tell you how Czechoslovakia gained its independence in the First World War, why it was one of the first countries Hitler occupied and what happened to Czechoslovak soldiers during the WW2.
Pinkas Synagogue
You will learn the fate of Czech Jewish people, how many of them managed to emigrate and what happened to those who didn't.
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Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour)
What‘s Included
Certified Tour Guide In-person: English
Free Entry to Musem of Anthropoid Operation
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Educational and entertaining tour
Marianne M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Jakub! He made a serious topic enjoyable and entertaining, finding the right balance of sharing information in a participative way, while lightening the mood with the occasional joke. Very organized and educational. I enjoyed it more than I expected to. Highly recommend!
Informative & poignant walking tour
Geraldine V,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jacob gave an excellent informed walking tour. Not to be missed.
Great learning opportunity!
Dawn K,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour with lots of details. Kuba was a wonderful guide. Highly recommended if you are interested in the history of Czechia and Prague during the WWII and communist eras.
A highlight of our trip
M7480YAanneb,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family of four—two adults and two teen boys—had a fabulous tour with Kamil for WWII and Communism, and an equally wonderful tour with Dita of the castle area. All four of us were captivated, despite our vastly different knowledge of Prague and its history going in. 10/10, I would have taken every one of their tours if time allowed.
Prague from 1938 - 1993
DeanMcAlister,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kamil is the best tour guide I’ve experienced anywhere. Knowledgeable local but well traveled to have international context. Explanarions are concise and insightful with connections from one stop to the next.
Amazing and nice tour
yardenk2026,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and interesting tour
Excellent guide and excellent tour. Our guide mixed humor and detailed knowledge to make this a wonderful experience.
andym358,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jacob did a wonderful job. He mixed humor and knowledge together to show all the complexities during the communist period. He took the time to answer questions and provided an interactive experience. I would highly recommend this tour
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Janet L,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very educational and great history lesson qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
An interesting tour of WWII and Communism in Prague
Q3889IDmartink,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Kamil. I knew this tour would be interesting, but not fun. Kamil provided fabulous information and showed a great depth of passion and information. The 3 hours went too fast! Thanks Kamil. Martin
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Jennifer K,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, we learned a lot new, very well told by the tour guide kuba. Can we only recommend
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