Prague Communist Era Tour: Life Under Dictatorship

Uncover the hidden stories of Prague during the Communist era on a 2-hour guided tour. Explore the city’s entertainment, shopping, and residential spots, and witness the triumph of truth and love over oppression.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Staromestske namesti - When and how did it all begin? The tour starts at the Old Town Square from where you can see the spot where where the Stalin monument used to stand. Let’s dive together into the year 1948.
  • The Estates Theatre - In Železená street and by the Estates Theatre we will talk about the culture after 1948 .
  • Rytířská - Do…
What's Included
  • Official licensed guide included
Additional Information

During the latter half of the 1900s, Prague experienced a myriad of changes. The city grappled with limits on liberty, foreign occupation, coupled with considerable expansion. Ever wondered how the inhabitants of Prague spent their leisure time, their favourite shopping places and their habitats during the reign of the Communist regime? Explore the very…

Location
Staroměstská radnice
Staroměstské náměstí
The meeting point is located on the ground floor of the Old Town Hall on the far left at the Giudes&Tours office behind the Gift shop (not at the cashdesk of the Old Town Hall).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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893gauthierm
Aug 3, 2025
An interesting exposition of the New Town area - Quite a split, from the medieval undergrounds to this Iron Curtain tour. But that blend is probably what makes the charm of Prague Jaroslava is great guide to discover that last aspect of the city
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E7241zulisaa
Aug 2, 2025
An informative and memorable tour with Simona K. - We absolutely loved our guided tour with Simona K. Her insight, warmth, and honesty made the experience both deeply informative and genuinely personal. Thanks to her, we came away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the Czech Republic—its rich history, vibrant culture, and welcoming people. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to connect meaningfully with this beautiful country during their visit.
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Florence
Jul 24, 2025
To do! - Very interesting. We discovered DE areas we would never have found on our own and Jaroslava's very clear explanations gave another dimension to our stay.
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Passport29033627915
Jul 24, 2025
Guided Prague communism tour - We got a tour in French with an excellent guide which was very detailed and informative. We can’t remember her name but the guide was very interesting and seemed passionate about her words. I recommend !!!
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Venture446785
Jul 10, 2025
An excellent tour of Communism with Stepan - Our guide, Stepan, was very kind, knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us an in depth view of the Prague's past and the impact of Communism on the country, it's citizens and how it shapes their country today. I highly recommend the tour since it gives you a greater understanding of what you are seeing. Stepan was awesome, passionate about his job and even stayed after the tour was finished to answer our questions and recommended good restaurants.
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Chunween2025
Jul 7, 2025
Great experience - It was a great tour with Stepan, our guide! I was with him for the Medieval Underground tour earlier in the day as well, and he really impressed me with his depth of knowledge and sharing of some personal anecdotes, especially about his family's experiences during the Communist era. An afternoon very well spent!
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Jamescu9013md
Sep 29, 2024
Prague communism tour - Vera N was our guide. Awesome story and so knowledgeable. We got to see parts of Prague we would have otherwise missed. Absolutely recommend.
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G377sbdavidv
Jul 8, 2024
The Communism Side of Prague - The tour was very interesting and we learned a lot about the beginning and end of communism in Prague, the tour guide Novotna told everything clearly and even sometimes with a joke fact about her past here when she was little. You could ask her anything. We enjoyed it very much.
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Liamz5653fa
Jun 30, 2024
Enlightening perspective on Prague during communist era - Vlasta was a wonderful guide. She was knowledgeable and was generous in sharing her personal experiences and perspectives as well as history. She left plenty of opportunities for questions from the group and made sure everyone was able to hear her. We all enjoyed the tour very much! Highly recommend.
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Joltt
May 31, 2024
An unusual walking tour that you should not miss - Interesting walking tour about communism in Prague. Even though the tour was 2 hours long, Vera Novotna brought us through the landmarks that were related to communism. I am pleasantly surprised that during the walking tour, I learnt lots and have a deeper understanding of how communism has affected the lives of people in Prague. Vera sharing her own personal experiences during the days of communism also made it very ethnic that we are not hearing from just others’ stories.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).