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WWII and Communism History in Prague's Old Town Private Tour
Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
$203.14
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Overview
The WWII and Communism-themed Tour in Prague provides a deep dive into the city’s tumultuous modern history, highlighting significant events from the Communist era. This insightful journey showcases key landmarks and stories that shaped Czechia's past.
- 🕰️ Visit the iconic Astronomical Clock, where you'll learn about its history and the damage it sustained during the battles of May 5-9, 1945.
- 📜 Explore the Maisel and Spanish Synagogues located in Josefov, one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish Ghettos, while hearing about the tragic fates of Czech Jews during the Holocaust.
- 🏛️ Stroll through Wenceslas Square, a site of both Nazi mass demonstrations and the pivotal Velvet Revolution protests in 1989.
- 🏰 Discover the historical significance of Petschek Palace, once the Gestapo headquarters, and learn about the courageous Czech resistance efforts memorialized at its site.
- 🏛️ Choose the 4-hour tour option to visit the Museum of Communism, where you'll gain insights into life in Communist-era Czechoslovakia, including the events of the Cold War and the Prague Spring.
- 🔍 Engage with a knowledgeable Expert Guide fluent in your chosen language, ensuring a rich understanding of the historical context and personal stories behind each landmark.
- 🚶♂️ Enjoy a flexible walking experience that accommodates all physical fitness levels, making it accessible for everyone.
- ♿ Benefit from wheelchair accessibility throughout the tour, including transportation options and all areas visited.
- 🗺️ Start your tour at the World of Franz Kafka, conveniently located at Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia.
- 📅 Remember to check your email the day before your tour for important information regarding your experience.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
2H:WWII and Communism Old Town
Duration: 2 hours: Join this tour to discover the WWII and Communism-era chronicles of Prague Old Town. See the Meisel and Spanish Synagogues
,: Astronomical Clock, Petschek Palace and the Wenceslas Square.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CZPR005
Duration: 2 hours: Join this tour to discover the WWII and Communism-era chronicles of Prague Old Town. See the Meisel and Spanish Synagogues
,: Astronomical Clock, Petschek Palace and the Wenceslas Square.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CZPR005
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Private WWII and Communism-themed Tour of Prague's Old Town and the Museum of Communism
- Visiting monuments to the Prague Uprising and the Velvet Revolution
- Lots of information about the WWII and Communism-era events and personalities
- History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Regular tickets to the Museum of Communism (only in 4-hour option)
- Tickets to the Museum of Communism (in 2-hour option)
Meeting point
Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Return details
Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
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Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
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Maisel SynagogueStart 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”.
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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.
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Old Town Hall with Astronomical ClockYou 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.
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Petschek PalaceNext, 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.
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Wenceslas SquareThe 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.
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Museum of CommunismVisit 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.
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WWII and Communism History in Prague's Old Town Private Tour
Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
$203.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!