The 15 Best Communism & Cold War Tours in Prague

Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour - The opening walk through central Prague

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

Explore Prague’s communist past, Velvet Revolution sites, and a 1950s nuclear bunker with personal stories, exhibits, and a gasmask workshop.

“This was an unusual tour - slightly off the beaten track and all the more interesting for that. We were taken outside the immediate centre of Prague on a brief tram ride to visit the nuclear bunker, by our brilliant guide, Pavel. Pavel spoke excellent English; it was not just fluent, but was highly nuanced and idiomatic. Although the subject matter is very grim and reflects the worst of times in Czech history, Pavel's excellent sense of humour and wonderful personal anecdotes carried us all through. The bunker is also absolutely stuffed full of wonderful photographs taken of events from the Communist era, as well as artefacts which I have…”

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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 Prague’s Cold War sites, hear personal stories, and enter a four-floor nuclear bunker museum on this candid 2-hour-20-minute tour.

“The guide, having gone through communism in Czech Republic himself, was very genuine and passionate about the subject and the associated stories. It is a worthwhile tour through which I came to understand the Czech people better.”

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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 Prague’s Cold War streets, eat at a 1970s canteen, and explore a real 1950s nuclear bunker with a small local group.

“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: Communism and Bunker Tour with 70s Canteen Lunch

4.Communism and Bunker Tour with 70s Canteen Lunch

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

Trace Prague’s communist past, enter a 1950s nuclear bunker, and eat or sip Kofola in a retro 1970s canteen.

“Our guide, Klara. was great! She knew her history well and made it fun and interesting. What else can you as for!”

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Prague: World War II and Communist History Tour

5.World War II and Communist History Tour

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

Walk Prague’s WWII and Communist-era sites with an English-speaking guide, from Nazi resistance and Heydrich’s assassination to the Velvet Revolution.

“Awesome! Great guide even in the pouring rain. Guide was excited about subject , knowledgeable and told the stories well. Highly recommend.”

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Prague: 3–Hour Communism and World War 2 E-Bike Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $74

Explore Prague’s Nazi occupation and Communist past by e-bike, with 30 sites, the Museum of Communism, and a cold Czech beer.

“This was a really nice ebike tour with a purpose: our guide, Michal, was very knowledgeable about Prague’s communist history. Highly recommend this tour!”

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

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

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

Follow Prague’s WWII and Communist-era story from Jewish memory to Operation Anthropoid on a three-hour, tip-based walking tour.

“Passionate and competent guide! Great tour. We really enjoyed it and recommend it. There is so much to learn when you have the right guide!”

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World War 2 and Communism Tour

8.World War 2 and Communism Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Explore Prague’s WWII resistance and Communist past on a 2.5-hour walking tour with a cathedral crypt visit and public transport included.

“This was a great tour and really good value for money.”

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Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno

9.Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $12

Explore Brno’s 10-Z WWII and Cold War bunker with a mobile skip-the-line ticket, English map, film screenings, QR videos, and a café stop.

“A very interesting tour of past times. We enjoyed the whole tour around the dark past of Brno and the world.”

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Communism and World War 2 Prague City Tour

10.Communism and World War 2 Prague City Tour

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

Explore Prague’s WWII and communist past by e-bike, with 30-plus sites, city views, Museum of Communism entry, and 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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Prague Communism and World War II Walking Tour

11.Prague Communism and World War II Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Follow Prague from Nazi rule to the Velvet Revolution on a practical two-hour walk with local stories, key sites, and first-hand insight.

“Being interested in history, the tour really appealed to me. On the walking tour we learned more about the invasion during WWII and the communist occupation of Prague after the war. Our guide was very well versed in this history.”

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Prague: 2-Hour Back to Communism Walking Tour

12.2-Hour Back to Communism Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 26 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $50

Walk through Prague’s communist past with a local guide, visiting protest sites, police offices, Stalin’s former monument, and Cold War landmarks.

“we really enjoyed it! a really interesting perspective- informative & unique.”

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Prague Communism tour with visit of Communism museum

13.Prague Communism tour with visit of Communism museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Walk Prague’s communist-era sites with a private guide, visit the Museum of Communism, and connect 1948 to the Velvet Revolution.

“Lenka was extremely knowledgeable with regards to the communist era and events. Highly recommended and the museum visit with Lenka's input really tied it all together.”

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Prague Cold War Walking Tour

14.Prague Cold War Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126

Explore Prague’s Communist past with a historian, from Gottwald’s mausoleum and Stalin’s former site to the Velvet Revolution.

“This tour was fantastic. Vadim was an amazing guide and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a sophisticated, intellectual discussion on this history of communism in the Czech lands.”

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Back to Communism Walking Tour

15.Back to Communism Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Review of Prague’s Back to Communism Walking Tour, with Cold War stories, secret police sites, Velvet Revolution history, price, route, and practical tips.

“Since we were during the Cold war standing on the opposite side we were curious how it was here. And we got a very professional tour from a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide!!! Definitely 5 stars from us!!!”

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