Wars and Totality
Joined 2023
Learn about Czechs' struggles, bravery and ultimate victory over the forces of 20th-century repression on this 3-hours tour. Led by a local, history-graduate guide you will discover the streets and landmarks associated with World War I, World War II and totalitarian Soviet rule between 1948 and 1989.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
New Town, at the entrance to Česká Národní Banka (Czech National Bank)
Meeting point
New Town, at the entrance to Česká Národní Banka (Czech National Bank)
Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square)
Place of declaration of indepence of Czechoslovakia on 28. October 1918
Current Communist party headquarters
Explaining theory and praxis of so called socialism / communism and its history
Petschek Palace
Former seat of the secret nazi police GeStaPo
National Museum and Wenceslas Square
Witness of all significant events of the 20th century. Till present a main rally point for demonstration, strikes etc.
St. Cyril and Methodeus Church
The place of the last resistance of assasins on Reinhard Heydrich - an underground crypt, very impressive.
Former HQ of the secret communist police
Once the most depressive place in Cezchoslovakia
Národní třída (National Avenue)
Place of the beginning of the fall of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia.
Ending point
The Velvet Revolution Memorial
Ending Point
The Velvet Revolution Memorial
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
bottle of water
Tour Important Information
This tour operates under any weather condition. It is a walking tour.
On Mondays the Heydrich Assasins Memorial is closed but an alternative content will be provided.
On Monday Heydrich Assasins Memorial is closed but an alternative program will be provided instead.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Prague and also in other parts of Czech republic.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Petr M.
My name is Petr and I am a native Praguer. I have spent in this beuatiful city my entire life. I have studied at Charles University, the program Social Studies (history, psychology, sociology and political science). Already during my studies I began working as a tourguide and just fell in love with this job that much, that I am doing it till present days. I also have some military experience and well oriented in religious and political problemacy - not only regarding Czechia and Czech history.
My main focuses as of a tourguide are: political, miltary and religious (aspects of) history and present days.
Besides I strictly get sticked to the facts (since being a Czech ;-) I always accompany ny tours with a traditional Czech humour, stating some funny facts, telling some cool Czech jokes etc.
I rather prefer in informal style of guiding - considering and treating travelers more like friends than just "clinets/customers".
I am open-minded , positive, humorous, but dedicated to the facts at the same time. My asset and competition edge is providing travelers with some little/leeser known facts which they won´t find in bedekers. I am looking forward to meet you in Prague! ;-)
$35/ per person
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