Communism and Bunker Walking Tour in Prague
Overview
Not only will you discover how the average Czech lived, worked and played under communism, but you will also hear stories and anecdotes from your local guide, who will bring the old days back to life! You will also see historical photos of the events, people, buildings and statues, many of them now destroyed.
We spend 2 hours walking around Prague, seeing iconic places of recent history such as the Old Town Square, Vaclavske Square, Narodni street. Then we enjoy 30-mins break for a lunch or Kofola drink in an authentic canteen from 70s. Finally we visit a Nuclear shelter, which evoke the paranoia of the 1950's. The bunker admission fee 130 CZK (5 EUR) is included in the price.
We like dialogue, so the group size is limited up to 15 people.
Look for the guide holding a blue umbrella with a sign "Prague Extravaganza Free Tour".
We spend 2 hours walking around Prague, seeing iconic places of recent history such as the Old Town Square, Vaclavske Square, Narodni street. Then we enjoy 30-mins break for a lunch or Kofola drink in an authentic canteen from 70s. Finally we visit a Nuclear shelter, which evoke the paranoia of the 1950's. The bunker admission fee 130 CZK (5 EUR) is included in the price.
We like dialogue, so the group size is limited up to 15 people.
Look for the guide holding a blue umbrella with a sign "Prague Extravaganza Free Tour".
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Admission fee to the nuclear shelter
- Entry/Admission - Prasna brana
- Entry/Admission - Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Prasna brana, Namesti Republiky, 5 Stare Mesto, Prague Czech Republic
Meeting point
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Prague Extravaganza Free Tour, Namesti Republiky 5, Praha 1., Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Communism & Bunker Tour is provided by the guides of the Prague Extravaganza Free Tour. Look for the blue umbrellas.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Republic Square (Namesti Republiky), Namesti Republiky, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Learn how Czechoslovakia declared independency in 1918 and why Hitler was so interested in taking this state as first.
Get to know some historical facts from the WW2 which had impact on the post-war development of the state.
Find out why the communist party of Czechoslovakia won the elections in 1946.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Staromestske namesti, StaromEstske nam. Stare Mesto, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
In 1948 Communist Party of Czechoslovakia celebrated their victory in the Old Town Square.
Learn about the 50s - Era of Fear. Working camps, manipulated trials, collectivisation, secret police, life behind the Iron Curtain.
See where the biggest monument of Stalin used to stand.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Enjoy a break in an authentic working-class canteen from the 70s. You can taste Kofola (the commie cola) or have 3 course menu lunch for 109 CZK (only cash accepted). Basic knowledge of the Czech language is an advantage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
In August 1968 the Prague Spring occupation took place mainly here and in Vinohradska street. Learn the truth about this Soviet peaceful help.
In November 1989 people protested against the Communist Regime. This act is known as the Velvet Revolution. Learn about Vaclav Havel and other important figures of the modern Czech history.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
We finish the Communism & Bunker Tour in a nuclear shelter located in the upper part of Vaclavske Square.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Prasna brana, Namesti Republiky, 5 Stare Mesto, Prague Czech Republic
Meeting point
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Prague Extravaganza Free Tour, Namesti Republiky 5, Praha 1., Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Communism & Bunker Tour is provided by the guides of the Prague Extravaganza Free Tour. Look for the blue umbrellas.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Republic Square (Namesti Republiky), Namesti Republiky, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Learn how Czechoslovakia declared independency in 1918 and why Hitler was so interested in taking this state as first.
Get to know some historical facts from the WW2 which had impact on the post-war development of the state.
Find out why the communist party of Czechoslovakia won the elections in 1946.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Staromestske namesti, StaromEstske nam. Stare Mesto, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
In 1948 Communist Party of Czechoslovakia celebrated their victory in the Old Town Square.
Learn about the 50s - Era of Fear. Working camps, manipulated trials, collectivisation, secret police, life behind the Iron Curtain.
See where the biggest monument of Stalin used to stand.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Enjoy a break in an authentic working-class canteen from the 70s. You can taste Kofola (the commie cola) or have 3 course menu lunch for 109 CZK (only cash accepted). Basic knowledge of the Czech language is an advantage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
In August 1968 the Prague Spring occupation took place mainly here and in Vinohradska street. Learn the truth about this Soviet peaceful help.
In November 1989 people protested against the Communist Regime. This act is known as the Velvet Revolution. Learn about Vaclav Havel and other important figures of the modern Czech history.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
We finish the Communism & Bunker Tour in a nuclear shelter located in the upper part of Vaclavske Square.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Look for the guide holding a blue umbrella with a sign "Prague Extravaganza Free Tour"
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for claustrophobic travellers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Tessa_Q
March 2022
The tour was extremely informative by a guide who had experienced communist times and was therefore able to draw on real examples quite a lot. Quite poignant given the current Ukrainian situation. The bunker was phenomenal. We walked through Wenceslas Square yesterday and had no idea what lie und...
The tour was extremely informative by a guide who had experienced communist times and was therefore able to draw on real examples quite a lot. Quite poignant given the current Ukrainian situation. The bunker was phenomenal. We walked through Wenceslas Square yesterday and had no idea what lie underneath one particular hotel. Our only tip would be put a minimum & maximum number of people that make the trip viable as we were let down at the first trip and l had to chase via a third party to find out why the guide did not show. If you take a payment from customers the trip should be undertaken at the arranged time, if not contact them directly please.Louise278
September 2021
Thank you for an interesting tour to places we would never have found on our own! We learnt lots about the history of the country.
Thank you for an interesting tour to places we would never have found on our own! We learnt lots about the history of the country.michaelgC7994QP
August 2021
Klara provided us with the rich story of communism in Czechoslovakia, supplemented by photos and sites, concluding in an actual nuclear bunker revealing a plethora of detailed objects and rooms that conveyed the mentality of communism in the country. We are very lucky and enriched to have learned...
Klara provided us with the rich story of communism in Czechoslovakia, supplemented by photos and sites, concluding in an actual nuclear bunker revealing a plethora of detailed objects and rooms that conveyed the mentality of communism in the country. We are very lucky and enriched to have learned this story, and grateful to Klara for the kind and personable way she led the tour, involving great conversation, personal anecdotes, and humor. I would recommend that anyone interested in Czech history take this tour!tarikek
July 2021
I am a communism geek and I needed this tour sooo much and it definietly satisfied my expectations. My tour guide Tereza, she is an awesome guide with tremendous amount of knowledge who does not stutter while responding much detailed questions and gives you great information (which of it is, most...
I am a communism geek and I needed this tour sooo much and it definietly satisfied my expectations. My tour guide Tereza, she is an awesome guide with tremendous amount of knowledge who does not stutter while responding much detailed questions and gives you great information (which of it is, most of the time, insider information) as she lived in some of this communist era in Czechoslovakia. I had so many doubts before the tour, (what to choose, why this company etc.) but I’m glad that I’ve picked ExtraVaganza, I DEFINIETLY recommend the company and the tour - with or without the prior knowledge regarding communism in Central Europe.Robyn_B
August 2020
My husband and I had the most amazing Communism and Bunker Walking Tour in Prague with Tereza. It was so incredible to hear Tereza tell us about Prague and its citizens during the 41 years it suffered through communism because she lived through it. The history and in depth lessons she gave us w...
My husband and I had the most amazing Communism and Bunker Walking Tour in Prague with Tereza. It was so incredible to hear Tereza tell us about Prague and its citizens during the 41 years it suffered through communism because she lived through it. The history and in depth lessons she gave us was amazing. She has the most optimistic and vibrant personality! She coordinated the tour very well and answered so many questions we had about the city and culture of Prague. We highly recommend this tour and if you can arrange for Tereza to be your guide, do it!!!smanpreet86
August 2020
Tour was interesting and very detailed. Tereza is well experienced and knowledgable, she was very prompt to share her personal experience living under the communist rule. The best part of the tour was visit to the nuclear bunker.
Tour was interesting and very detailed. Tereza is well experienced and knowledgable, she was very prompt to share her personal experience living under the communist rule. The best part of the tour was visit to the nuclear bunker.