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The 15 Best Communism & WWII History Tours in Prague

29 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Forty years of one-party rule left bunkers, queues and a square where it ended. The 15 below cover the nuclear shelter, the crypt where the men who killed Heydrich died, and the streets between them, with prices and running times.

Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour - The central walk: revolution, control, and public memory
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Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

1.Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,417 reviews · 2h 30m · from $44Our pick

Walk through Prague’s communist-era landmarks, then take public transport to a nuclear bunker built 50 feet underground in the 1950s. Guides such as Stan, Pavel, and Ladislav add personal memories of life under communism. Expect 150 minutes of walking, history, stairs, Cold War artifacts, and a hands-on gasmask workshop.

“Very engaging guide. History very well explaimed. Bunker scale is amazing.”

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Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour - StB Holding Cells and the cost of speaking freely
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Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour

2.Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,742 reviews · from $45Top rated

Walk through Prague’s Cold War landmarks, hear personal stories from guides such as Stan, Pavel, Lada, and L, then ride to a nuclear bunker museum four floors underground. The 2-hour-20-minute tour includes admission, transport, an English-speaking guide, a photo booklet, and a bunker survival guide.

“First, our tour guide was exceptional. Her mastery of the subject matter enhanced our experience. The actual tour sites brought us back to a time, not that long ago, when things were very different. The length was just right. The tour overall is worth your time.”

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Communism & Nuclear Bunker Tour + 70s Canteen Lunch (own expense) - Old Town Square and the era of fear
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Communism & Nuclear Bunker Tour + 70s Canteen Lunch (own expense)

3.Communism & Nuclear Bunker Tour + 70s Canteen Lunch (own expense)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,036 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk from the Powder Tower through Prague’s Old and New Towns with guides such as Klara or Leo, learning how communism shaped daily life. Stop at a 1970s worker’s canteen for Czech food and Kofola at your own cost, then explore a 1950s nuclear bunker with Soviet-era exhibits and hands-on displays.

“Leo was our extremely informative guide!!!! We truly enjoyed all his detailed and entertaining information. Leo was very willing to address whatever questions we had. I would recommend this tour if in Prague!”

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Prague: WWII Guided Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid - Old Town streets and the marks of occupation
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Prague: WWII Guided Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

4.WWII Guided Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,030 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

This 150-minute English tour links Prague’s Old Town, U Kunštátů’s medieval cellars, a private WWII collection, and the Saints Cyril and Methodius crypt. Guides such as Pavel, Hannah, George, and Ottokar use photos, documents, and artifacts to explain the Nazi occupation, Prague Uprising, and Operation Anthropoid.

“Great tour, and very passionate and knowledgeable guide! Learning the history and seeing the actual locations where everything took place was very interesting and emotional. The memorabilia were also very cool. Highly recommended”

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WWII in Prague Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid - Using public transit to connect the wartime sites
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WWII in Prague Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

5.WWII in Prague Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Follow Prague’s WWII story from the Powder Tower to Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral. Guides such as Hanna, Pavel, Paul, and George use photos, artifacts, public transit, and firsthand local context to explain the Czech resistance and Operation Anthropoid. The tour ends in the moving crypt where the paratroopers made their final stand.

“Anna was very knowledgeable and passionate. We enjoyed the tour and the city and learning about the heroes.”

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Prague: Communism and Bunker Tour with 70s Canteen Lunch - Old Town and New Town with context at every stop
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Prague: Communism and Bunker Tour with 70s Canteen Lunch

6.Communism and Bunker Tour with 70s Canteen Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · from $33

Walk from the Powder Tower through Prague’s Old Town and New Town with guides such as Klara, Leo, and Tereza. Learn about the 1948 coup, Prague Spring, and Velvet Revolution, then choose the four-hour option for a 1970s canteen break and a 1950s nuclear bunker visit. Small groups, personal stories, and a communist-era pin add character.

“It was an amazing experience,full of interesting stories told by our great guide. We loved everything!”

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Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague - Starting in Old Town with the road to occupation
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Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague

7.Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

This three-hour English walking tour traces Prague’s WWII story from the Munich Agreement and Nazi occupation to Operation Anthropoid and the 1945 uprising. You’ll visit resistance safehouses, Gestapo sites, St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, and the memorial crypt. Guides including Allen, Daniel, Dana, Martin, and Robin lead groups of up to 30.

“A great informational tour. Our tour guide , Allen, was very enthusiastic and full of knowledge. Also very accommodating and left no stone unturned when it came to the history of the area.”

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Prague: World War 2 and Operation Anthropoid Walking Tour - Starting behind Týn Cathedral at Týnská 627/7
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Prague: World War 2 and Operation Anthropoid Walking Tour

8.World War 2 and Operation Anthropoid Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Walk through central Prague with an English-speaking guide such as Allen, Daniel, Martin, or Richard, tracing Operation Anthropoid, the Prague Uprising, and the Czech resistance. The three-hour route ends at St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral and its memorial to the paratroopers’ final battle.

“Your was really good, informative, Allen is a great guide”

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Prague: World War II and Communist History Tour - From Nazi occupation to Czech resistance
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Prague: World War II and Communist History Tour

9.World War II and Communist History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 130 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Spend 2.5 hours walking through Prague’s 20th-century past, from Nazi occupation and Operation Anthropoid to the Communist coup, Prague Spring, and Velvet Revolution. Your English-speaking guide connects sites including Wenceslas Square, the Jewish Quarter, Municipal House, Dancing House, and the resistance church and crypt.

“Zach was a great guide, gradually building the story and history behind the Czech Republic's emergence, history in WWII, and life under Communism. Thoroughly enjoyed it, recommend this highly!”

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Prague: Communists and World War II Tour - Starting beside Charles Bridge at Křižovnické Square
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Prague: Communists and World War II Tour

10.Communists and World War II Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join a local guide in English, German, or Russian for a two-hour walk from Charles Bridge through Národní, Wenceslas Square, and Republic Square. You’ll connect World War I, Nazi rule, Communism, the Russian occupation, Jan Palach, and the Velvet Revolution. Museum of Communism entry is available with selected options.

“Fantastic - he was super knowledgeable, energetic, and engaging. One of the best tour guides we have ever had.”

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Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour - The church crypt and the last battle
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Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour

11.Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Follow Prague’s WWII story with guides such as Michal, Jack, and Martin, visiting Operation Anthropoid sites, the former SS and Gestapo headquarters, Old Town Square, and a church crypt memorial. This English-language tour includes public transport, museum admission, and a café break, but expect a brisk 3.5-hour walk over cobblestones.

“Michal was great. He did a wonderful job showing us around and telling interesting stories about Prague during WWII.”

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Prague: 3–Hour Communism and World War 2 E-Bike Tour - The resistance story at Cyril and Methodius Church
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Prague: 3–Hour Communism and World War 2 E-Bike Tour

12.3–Hour Communism and World War 2 E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $74

Ride through Prague with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 10. Visit the Jewish Old Town, SS Headquarters, John Lennon Wall, Kafka Museum, resistance sites, bombing locations, and the birthplace of the Velvet Revolution. E-bikes, water, museum admission, a helmet, and a beer are included.

“Amazing tour, informative and fun. tour guide was really knowledgeable and passionate”

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Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour) - Starting at Klárov: independence, occupation, and resistance
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Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour)

13.Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

Follow Prague’s 20th-century story from Klárov to the Anthropoid memorial crypt. In English, guides such as Kamil, Václav, Katerina, and Kuba connect WWII, Jewish persecution, the Prague Uprising, Communist rule, 1968, Jan Palach, and the Velvet Revolution. The tip-based tour includes entry to the Museum of Anthropoid Operation.

“It was very interesting to see which buildings were used by Nazis and we got good and interesting historical tidbits. 5K walking was a lot. We were disappointed in the large size of the group, 24, when it was advertised as no more than 8 people.”

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World War II 4WD Tour from Prague with Lunch & Beer - The drive from Prague to Litvínov
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World War II 4WD Tour from Prague with Lunch & Beer

14.World War II 4WD Tour from Prague with Lunch & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $346

Travel from Prague to the Litvínov area with guide Martin in a private 4WD. Visit a WWII bunker, learn about the bombing of the Záluží chemical plant, see former forced labor and POW camp sites, and stop for an à la carte Czech lunch with beer. The drive takes about 1 to 1.5 hours each way.

“Everything was excellent, from the person who picked us up to the very attentive guide and with much historical detail that is what we were looking for.Auto-translated”

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Communism and World War 2 Prague City Tour - Starting at Malá Strana and crossing Prague’s modern story
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Communism and World War 2 Prague City Tour

15.Communism and World War 2 Prague City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride an electric bike through Prague with a local guide, often Michal, who explains Nazi rule, communism, the Velvet Revolution, and sites such as the Lennon Wall, Anthropoid church, and Victims of Communism memorial. The 3 to 3.5-hour tour includes a helmet, water, Museum of Communism entry, six city views, and a Czech beer tasting.

“Michal was a very interesting and passionate guide - the electric bikes made light work of the tour - we learnt about the history of Czech Republic past and present- cycling in the city - it gave us a great feel for the area both for the history and location. - thoroughly recommend this tour! Loved the John Lennon wall!”

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