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Free WW2 & Communism Tour

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on July 08, 2020

Join the YouTube team Real Prague Guides aka 100 Spires City Tours for a free tour you will never forget (unless you drink too much beer after the tour🍻). We are a team of certified local tour guides who know how to make Prague's history fun! (Yes you heard it right! Fun and educational!) Most of us grew up in this city and know it like a back of our hand. So you definitely won’t get lost with us! So come and join us and let’s have fun together exploring Prague!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

On this tour, we will immerse in Prague's darkest period of history, which lasted from September 1938 till November 1989. You will hear about the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich during the operation Anthropoid, the aftermath of which left brave Czech paratroopers fighting for their lives against 700 Nazi soldiers in the church of Cyrill and Methodius. Through stories of courage and hope, you will learn about the Holocaust and the fate of Jewish People in Prague. We will show you the Dancing House where Valentine's Day bombing took place and the dorm where a student, whose story inspired the Velvet Revolution, lived. You will also learn about the Coup d'état of 1948, Prague Spring, the Invasion of 1968, why Jan Palach set himself on fire and where did the fall of communism and the famous Velvet Revolution start.

⚠️Bookings for groups larger than 6 adults are not accepted ⚠️

Itinerary:

  • The Neogothic Wing of Old Town Hall (Prague Uprising)
  • Stumble Stones -Maisel Synagogue (exterior)
  • Pinkas Synagogue (memorial for victims of the holocaust, exterior)
  • Winged Lion Memorial
  • Memorial of Second Resistance Movement
  • Wenceslas Square (Prague Spring, Jan Palach)
  • Rotating Head of Kafka
  • Narodni Street (Velvet Revolution)
  • Vaclav Havel Square
  • Dancing House
  • Anthropoid Operation
  • National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror (inside)


‼️Important‼️

  1. Our groups are limited to 30 people, which is one of the lowest maximum capacities in the city (other companies typically accommodate up to 40 people). If this number is too high for your preference, we recommend hiring a private guide. 
  2. We are unable to arrange alternate meeting points or assist latecomers in locating the guide, even if they message us via chat. Guides cannot send messages while they are waiting for customers or conducting tours. 
  3. Please note that this activity is not recommended for people with mobility challenges.


⚠️Bookings for groups larger than 6 adults are not accepted ⚠️

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Klárov 1, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana,...
    Klárov 1, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia
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    Klarov, Malostranska metro exit (there is only one)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Winged Lion Memorial
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Memorial of the Second Resistance Movement
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Pinkasova Synagoga
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Old Town Square
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Wenceslas Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Franz Kafka - Rotating Head
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Památník Sametové revoluce 17. listopadu 1989
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Vaclav Havel memorial
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Dancing House
  • 10
    Free admission
    National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror

    This is the highlight of the tour and one of the most important monuments to Czech WWII resistance. Nowadays, you can visit this museum absolutely for free!

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

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CHILLU 08 May 2024
Thrissur

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
The WW I and Communism tour that we did this afternoon with Jakub as our guide proved unforgettable, extremely informative, and always full of wit. We truly loved every single moment of this tour which was really insightful about all the phases of the history of Czech! This must be opted by everyone visiting Prague.
Natasha 08 May 2024
Manchester

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Our guide Jakub was friendly and engaging with really interesting content. Would recommend this tour to fellow visitors of Prague
Elaisha Nelle 05 May 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Very informative and considerate guru who made sure everyone was fine throughout the tour. He was open to all questions. Also, we liked how he would insert personal anecdotes with the facts he gives. The tour was very chill and engaging throughout. There was a marathon during our time and Vaclav was quick enough to make decisions that would not hassle the attendees but at the same time, not compromise on the substance of the tour. Will surely recommend! 👏
Annie 03 May 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Kuba has been an amazing guide and this tour is highly recommended. I came from Argentina knowing barely nothing about Prague and its history throughout the twentieth century, and it has not been only extrémely educational, it gave me a new perspective of the impact of many of decisions made and how it left an imprint in the current society. Kuba was extremely detailed, open to questions, knew everything about everything and was warm enough to share the history of his home town. Prague is now one of my favorite cities and I wish to come back sooner than later.
Kathy 02 May 2024
Crestwood

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Kamil provided a very informative tour and presented the information in a logical sequence that really helped those of us not from Europe and who have less detailed knowledge of the Czech history. I like that he would stop, talk for a little while, then keep moving, so we never had to stand still in one place for long periods of time. Kamil provided a break half way through the tour, pointing out free toilets and places we could purchase food and drinks before continuing. The only recommendation I would make would be to not have such a large group. Our group was close to 25 people, making it very hard to hear Kamil on busy streets or if at the back of the group.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non 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
There is no minimum number of people 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
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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