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Free Tour: 20th Century Prague

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on July 04, 2019

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

IMPORTANT: Professional, Native English-speaking guides run this Free Tour. Accessible by stroller or wheelchair and, of course, the youngest (and furriest) members of the family are welcome too ✌

 Explore Prague's New Town - a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage district steeped in history.

From the Nazi invasion to the Communist takeover, the Czech Republic underwent a grueling 20th Century. Prague's beautiful New Town was in the eye of the storm.

 During this tour, you will visit the site of the Velvet Revolution and see the bullet holes left over from Operation Anthropoid. But you will also see works of art and walk through streets of architectural magnitude.

This one is for history buffs and architecture lovers alike. We cover:

  • The First World War
  • Creation of Czechoslovakia
  • Munich Agreement
  • Second World War in Prague
  • AnthropoidOperation
  • The Crypt of St. Cyril and Methodius
  • Lucerna Passage
  • Prague Spring
  • Velvet Revolution
  • And much more…



 ❤️ Discover Prague with us! Don't forget to check out our other tours: Prague's Essential Free Tour: Old Town + Jewish Quarter and Free Tour: Prague Castle & Charles Bridge

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    nám. J. Palacha 79, Staré Město, 110 ...
    nám. J. Palacha 79, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
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    You can find us in front of the Rudolfinum building with our WHITE and GREEN umbrellas.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Rudolfinum
  • 2
    Outside visit
    New Town
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Communist Headquarters
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Gestapo Headquarters
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Wenceslas Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Lucerna Passage
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Franciscan Gardens
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Franz Kafka - Rotating Head
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Dancing House
  • 10
    Free admission
    Crypt of Cyril and Methodius

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

360 ratings
4.9
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Professionalism
4.87
Fun
4.66
Expression
4.78
Quality
4.82
Route
4.71
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CHILLU 07 May 2024
Thrissur

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Mike was one of the most cool, witty, informative guides, with an exhaustive knowledge of history and an excellent sense of humour! The 20 th Century Prague tour with Mike was worth every moment of the tour! Thanks a ton Mike!
Letícia 07 May 2024
Gothenburg

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Lorena was an excellent guide! It touched me how she contextualized the history of Prague and its impact today. I learned and had a lot of fun!
Jimena 06 May 2024
Zaragoza

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Muy dinámica, buen ritmo y ameno. Repetiríamos sin duda.
Michelle 06 May 2024
Lyon

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Ian was amazing !! Every information was so interesting i learned so much and had so much fun, it completely changed how i perceived Prague and its history, i loved it !
shaul 04 May 2024
Tiberias

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
The tour covers important aspects of Chekh history while visiting the sites in which they happened
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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