Visit the Museum of Communism with your local guide and learn all about life behind the Iron Curtain. Couple this with a pleasant stroll through the city center, to see the lasting effects of Communism's history and legacy on the city of Prague.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting times 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Russian
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about life behind Iron Curtain in the Museum of Communism
- Broaden your knowledge of the history of Communism in Prague
- Visit some of the Iron Curtains most famous landmarks
- Enter the Museum of Communism with your expert guide
Full description
Start your walking tour by meeting your guide in front of the Museum of Communism in the city centre. 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 personal anecdotes 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 putsch in 1948, the Prague spring of 1968, and the Velvet revolution in 1989. Marvel at artefacts that were once of everyday use during 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. Walk through the Street of the Political Prisoners to the Wenceslas Square, further to the National Avenue, Old Town Square, and lastly, take a trip to see Jan Palach Square. Your tour will conclude in the city center.
Includes
- Tour guide
- Ticket to the Museum of Communism
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Meeting point
At the cashier of the Museum of Communism, your guide will hold a placard with your name on it.
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What to bring
- Student card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not suitable for small children
