Museum of Communism

Join this unique electric bike tour and enjoy free entrance into the Museum of Communism. Relive Prague's rich and complicated modern history under Nazi Germany and Soviet Communism. Visit over 30 fascinating sites, monuments, and other significant locations. Get a deep insight into the culture and history of the main sites, such as the Victims of Communism memorial, John Lennon Wall, Kafka Museum, SS Headquarters, Jewish Old Town, and Second World War bombing locations.  See the birth place of the historical Velvet Revolution, a movement which would contribute to the toppling of the Communist regime. Visit the filming location of the 2016 epic war film, Anthropoid, at the Cyril and Methodius Church. The electric bicycles guarantee that you will cover everything without ever breaking a sweat, regardless of your age.

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. Get to know the events and personalities of Prague’s occupation and liberation. The 2-hours walking tour will 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”. 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. 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. 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. 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. Choose the extended 4-hours option to 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.

The occupation of Prague did not end with the defeat of the Nazi regime in 1945. On this Communism-themed tour you will learn about the turbulent events of the 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état, the nationwide Salinization, Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution. Immerse yourself in the story of the rise and fall of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and Communism. Choose the 2-hour option for an original walking tour in Prague’s Old Town and discover what happened in the city under communist rule in 1948-1993. Your tour begins at Prague’s oldest city square, Staroměstské náměstí, where in 1948 the Communist party declared the takeover of power in Czechoslovakia. Follow your Expert Guide to landmarks such as the iconic Astronomical Clock, St Nicholas Church and the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn as you hear about the historical background of Czechoslovakia and its post-war Soviet occupation. During this tour you will get a glimpse into daily life in the communist country, touching on the subjects ranging from the government structure, through economy, to society and social welfare. The guide will show you the old police station that served as the headquarters to the Czechoslovak Secret Police and the Velvet Revolution Memorial on Národní street, which commemorates the revolving Czech students who were confronted by riot police on November 17th 1989. The live commentary will help you relive the revolutionary events that took place at the historic Wenceslas Square, which was the central location of the Velvet Revolution protests against the one-party rule in Czechoslovakia. Hear about the loud mass demonstrations and the suicide of student Jan Palach and led to the downfall of Communism and subsequent political, economic and social changes. Choose the extended 4-hour option to get a better understanding of this complex topic by visiting the Museum of Communism in Prague. The museum’s exhibition ‘Communism the Dream, the Reality and the Nightmare’ uncovers the truth, lies and secrets of the communist regime. Explore aspects of daily life, politics, sports, economics, education, art, mass media, propaganda, censorship, political trials and executions in the Czech Republic in the 20th century.

Start your walking tour by meeting your guide in front of the Museum of Communism in the city centre (tickets excluded). After a short meet and greet you will head inside to commence your informative Communist tour. Together with your informative guide you will stroll through the museum as he/she provides you with fascinating historical details about Communist history and also family stories about life behind the Iron Curtain. The exhibition in the museum begins with the political development of the first half of the 20th-century and further covers all the major political events such as the Communist coup in 1948, the Prague spring of 1968, and the Velvet revolution in 1989. Marvel at artefacts that were once of everyday use behind the Iron Curtain. You will also learn about aspects of life such as the education system, ties with the Soviet Union, travelling, secret police, value of money, etc. After your guided tour you will also have time to walk through the museum once again on your own. After visiting the Museum of Communism you will walk through the Prague city center where all the major events happened, mainly the Wenceslas square and National avenue. The tour ends in the city center.