COMMUNISM & BUNKER TOUR

TOUR DETAILS

The walking tour starts at the Powder Tower in namesti Republiky, where you will hear the story of how the new Czechoslovakia Republic was formed in 1918. Discover the dark days of Nazi occupation and liberation by the Russian Red Army in 1945. In the Wenceslasz Square you will learn about the 1960s when the Soviet army crushed the nation’s blossoming dreams of democracy in 1968. To learn more about Prague Spring, you could read our blog post here. The tour takes you up to the Velvet Revolution in 1989, signalising the end of this grey period of Cold War history.

We include a 30-minutes break in an authentic canteen from the 70s, so you can taste typical Czech lunch and Kofola drink in this very traditional place popular by locals. For less than 5 EUR you can enjoy 3-course menu. This place a hidden gem in Prague!

Last one hour of the tour we spend inside a nuclear shelter built by the Communist Party in 1953. The bunker operates as a museum now and the exposition is very authentic and interactive. You will learn the history, survival procedures, telecommunication, secret police, you can take a picture of yourself in the uniforms and get closer look at the guns. For the adventurous souls, there is an opportunity to walk through a dark tunnel under the Vaclavske Square, which used to serve as an emergency exit. Book your adventure now!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Foundation of Czechoslovakia in 1918
• Nazi Occupation
• Communist putsch in 1948
• 50s – Era of fear
• 60s – Era of hope
• Story of Alexander Dubček
• Prague Spring occupation in 1968
• 70s – Era of Normalisation
• Václav Havel
• Velvet Revolution in 1989
• Situation of the Czech Republic today

IMPORTANT INFO

• Please, reserve your spot online at least 12 hours in advance or call +420602978601 for the instant booking.
• We limit the maximum number of participants to 10.
• For 500 CZK (20 EUR) spend 2 hours walking around Prague, seeing places of recent history such as Václavské Square (1968 Prague Spring, 1989 Velvet Revolution) and have a lunch or Kofola drink in an authentic canteen from 70s with your local guide. For an extra 350 CZK (15 EUR) visit a Nuclear shelter and evoke the paranoia of the 1950’s. 
• There is 30-min lunch break included. For less than 6 EUR you can enjoy 3-course menu and taste Kofola drink (lunch expenses are excluded from the price).
• We can also tailor this walk as a private tour. Contact us for more information.