WWII and Communism History in Prague's Old Town Private Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Prague's turbulent modern history and learn about the important events and people of the Communist era. See the Spanish Synagogue, the Astronomical Clock and the Wenceslas Square. Extended option: visit the Communism Museum. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: WWII and Communism-themed Old Town Tour Join this tour to discover the WWII and Communism-era chronicles of Prague Old Town. See the Meisel and Spanish Synagogues, Astronomical Clock, Petschek Palace and the Wenceslas Square. 4-hour: Themed Tour & the Museum of Communism Choose this tour to learn about WWII and Communist-era Prague, see the Spanish Synagogue, Astronomical Clock and the Wenceslas Square, and visit the Museum of Communism. On this WWII and Communism-themed tour you will discover the turbulent events of the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, the Operation Anthropoid, the 1945 Uprising, the Salinization and the Velvet Revolution.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Náměstí Franze Kafky, Hlavní město Praha, 110 00, Czechia

Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Polish-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. World of Franz Kafka
Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Duration: 10 mins
2. Maisel Synagogue
Start with a walk through Josefov, which is one of the best preserved Jewish Ghettos in Europe. You will see the Maisel Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue and hear about the horrors of the transportation of Czech Jews to the Theresienstadt concentration camp and Hitler’s horrific plan to create the “museum of the extinct race”.
Duration: 25 mins
3. Old Town Square
Prague played an important part in defeating the Nazi regime. Your Private Guide will give you the details of the Prague Uprising at the Old Town Square.
Duration: 25 mins
4. Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
You will see the iconic Astronomical Clock on the facade of the Old Town Hall, which suffered heavy damage during the bloody battles of May 5-9, 1945. The involvement of the Red Army in the liberalization of the city was later used by the Czechoslovak Communist Party to increase the support for communism.
Duration: 25 mins
5. Petschek Palace
Next, you will walk to the Petschek Palace, the former seat of the Gestapo headquarters. On the corner of the building you will find a memorial plaque dedicated to the Czech resistance and you will hear of their efforts, interrogations and tortures.
Duration: 25 mins
6. Wenceslas Square
The tour will end on the historic Wenceslas Square, which was used by the Nazis for mass demonstrations and where the mass demonstrations of the 1989 Velvet Revolution took place.
Duration: 25 mins
7. Museum of Communism
Visit the Museum of Communism to get an insight into the life in Communist-era Czechoslovakia. The museum covers the events from the four decades of communist rule in the country, including the Cold War, Prague Spring, Soviet Invasion of 1968, suicide of student Jan Palach, and the Velvet Revolution. You will hear the stories of the totalitarian regime, propaganda, censorship, political trials and executions. This is a must-see to gain a true understanding of Praguers heroic efforts to gain independence and democracy.
Duration: 105 mins

Inclusion

Regular tickets to the Museum of Communism (only in 4-hour option)

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)

History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Lots of information about the WWII and Communism-era events and personalities

Visiting monuments to the Prague Uprising and the Velvet Revolution

Private WWII and Communism-themed Tour of Prague's Old Town and the Museum of Communism

Exclusion

Tickets to the Museum of Communism (in 2-hour option)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.

Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Museum of Communism are not included in the basic 2-hour option.

Supplied by Rosotravel - Ostrava City Tours

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