Prague · COMMUNISM & WWII HISTORY TOURS
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Below are the 15 best communism & wwii history tours in Prague right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it is top for a reason.
Walk communist Prague, then head 50 feet underground for a 1950s nuclear bunker tour with Cold War exhibits and a gasmask workshop.
“Our guide was really knowledgeable and having someone with a personal experience of being a teenager in the 80’s was an added bonus.”
Walk Prague’s Cold War sites, visit StB cells and the Velvet Revolution memorial, then go four floors underground to a nuclear bunker museum.
“An interesting trip learnt a lot of history and the guide Tom made it interesting. Was a shame though more of the items were not talked about that was on display.”
Prague small-group Cold War walk with a real 1950s nuclear bunker and a 70s-style canteen lunch break near Wenceslas Square.
“Leo the guide knew so much, and it was such a great experience. It was so cool... It a very unique place that you can feel the history. It's like in a movie.”
Prague WWII tour links Old Town street scars, WWII artifacts in private collections, and the Operation Anthropoid crypt museum.
“this was an important story, and one that the tour guide (paulo) took personal responsibility to tell in detail.”
Small-group WWII walk in Prague with public transit, an underground bomb shelter, and the Operation Anthropoid crypt museum under Sts Cyril and Methodius.
“A lot of information shared from this extremely knowledgable guide. A bit difficult to understand with a slight language barrier but manageable. Worth the price and learned a great deal about the history of this area and event during WWII.”
Walk Prague’s communist timeline, tour a 1950s nuclear bunker, and optionally eat at a 1970s canteen with Kofola.
“Great tour. My guide really knew his stuff. I learned considerably more on this tour than other ones/the typical tour.”
A small-group WWII walk in Prague focused on the Heydrich plot and Operation Anthropoid, ending at the Heydrich Terror memorial crypt.
“Very comprehensive historical tour of several ww11 sites and very well explained by the tour guide Dan... He was very passionate about the subject and how the war affected the Czech people.”
Prague WWII tour on Operation Anthropoid: learn Heydrich plot, Czech resistance hideouts, and the St. Cyril memorial. 3 hours, $32.
“Daniel was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, informative, passionate…. As well as being extremely professional, he was attentive and mannerly. He answered loads of questions that I had that weren’t just about Anthropoid and WWII. I couldn’t recommend Daniel highly enough.”
A 2.5-hour walking tour linking Nazi occupation, Czech resistance, Communism, and the Velvet Revolution through key Prague sites.
“We loved the tour, learned a lot from Zak who was very knowledgeable and super friendly. I would recommend it to anyone interested in history.”
A 2-hour Prague walk through WWII lead-up, Nazi occupation sites, Stalin-era symbols, and the road to the Velvet Revolution for $29.
“It was a very nice tour ! I did not like the movie so much, I found the explanations of Dana were already very clear, and the movie was a little repetitive. Other than this it was a really good introduction on Prague’s modern history. Thank you so much !”
Half-day WWII walking tour in Prague: Operation Anthropoid, Heydrich assassination sites, museum entry, transit, and a coffee break.
“There is not a lot of WW II history to see in Prague. Most of the tour was focused on the assassination of Eichman. The tour was good but it only needed to be 2 hrs at the most.”
Prague by e-bike through WWII and Communism, with stops like Lennon Wall and a free Museum of Communism visit. Small group, 3.5 hours.
“This was a really nice ebike tour with a purpose: our guide, Michal, was very knowledgeable about Prague’s communist history. Highly recommend this tour!”
Tip-based 3-hour Prague tour tracing WWII Jewish fate, the uprising, communism, and the Velvet Revolution, plus Anthropoid museum entry.
“Good selection of relevant spots, perfect to understand recent Czech history and well presented by our guide Kamil.”
WWII and Communism walking tour in Prague with public transport and St Cyril crypt entry, plus context on the Velvet Revolution.
“Tour was cancelled 25 mins before beginning by phone, due to the guide being taken ill .”
A 4x4 WWII day trip from Prague with hotel pickup, a guided bunker visit in Litvínov, WWII sites in the Záluží area, and a Czech lunch.
“Great tour for WWII enthusiasts. My 22 yr old and 20 yr old sons both thoroughly enjoyed the tour activities and sights. Martin our tour guide and the owner of the tour company is passionate and knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing his enthusiasm for WWII activities in the Czech Republic with us. Getting to the tour site was an easy 1.5 hr drive through the Czech countryside. It enhanced our trip getting to see the countryside and visit where there were no other tourists. Definitely would recommend the tour for WWII enthusiasts and those that want an interesting and unique experience a short drive outside of Prague. It is cooler in…”
