Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

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Experience the awe and dread of what life was like during Prague’s cold war period. Learn about the history of communism in Czechoslovakia, hear stories from this time and visit a real nuclear bunker hidden under the city with the Nuclear Bunker Museum.
◆ Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour ◆ Velvet Revolution Memorial ◆ Old Town, Prague ◆ New Town, Prague ◆ Wenceslas Square ◆ Central Bohemian Region ◆ Europe ◆ Czechia ◆ Prague ◆

Description

Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

Step back in time to a dark period in Czechoslovakia’s history. With an expert guide leading the way, you will discover what it was like to live in country under communist rule – an age of paranoia, spying, fear and violence. You will learn about the history of communism, hear cold war stories and about the biggest statue of Stalin ever built and the former headquarters of the former communist secret police. Afterwards the tour will lead you for a visit to Prague’s largest nuclear bunker. Built in the 1950’s, this bunker was designed to accommodate up to 5000 people. The tour will conclude with a trip to the nuclear bunker museum which will include cold war expositions and a special gasmask workshop.


What's included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Public transportation to and from the bunker
  • Entry to the nuclear bunker museum and exhibitions

Exclusions

  • Pick-up from your hotel is not included

Highlights

  • Visit a real nuclear bunker from the 1950´s (50 feet underground), with cold war time expositions, genuine equipment and a gasmask workshop.
  • Get a feel for how life used to be in the communism and cold war period in Czechoslovakia.
  • Your expert guide will recount tales about the lives of spies, political prisoners, cold war refugees, dissidents and other authentic stories

Additional Information

  • - it is a walking tour with live guide commentary (language option)
  • - not possible for wheelchair or baby stroller due to walking / stairs
  • - not possible for people with any walking disability / mobility issue
  • - for safety it is required to speak the chosen language of the tour
  • - not for people w. claustrophobia, not recommended for smallest
  • infants or children w. any attention disorder or under school age,
  • - not for bachelor parties, costumed groups, no pets, no smoking
  • - its not allowed to join the tour under alcohol / drug influence
  • - its not allowed to translate during the tour to other languages
  • - its not allowed to disturb the tour by any disruptive behavior
  • - tour duration might vary +- 10/15min depending the group size
  • - online tickets are available up to 30 mins before the tour start
  • - once the tour left the start it is not guaranteed to join the group
  • - comfortable shoes, normal walking footware recommended
  • - photos are ok but video recording is only with guide approval

Reviews

1685 Reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom () May/17/2025 14:24:39

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Rob - Netherlands () May/17/2025 08:24:34

ik was in 84 als soldaat gelegerd aan de Oost-Duitse grens. nooit geweten hoe men aan de andere kant van het gordijn over ons dacht. deze tour heeft veel info gegeven. heel informatief. en veel info hoe het leven in praag was.

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Jodie - United Kingdom () May/15/2025 21:35:58

Our guide (Paul?) was wonderful, very informative and very friendly! Fantastic experience and very unique. We Learned so much and didn’t expect to have as much fun as we did. Definitely worth doing if you’re visiting!

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David - United States () May/15/2025 16:44:16

I don't remember the name of our guide, but she was a fantastic local guide. She was very informative and friendly and made sure we understood all the historical aspects she pointed out.

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GetYourGuide traveler - United States () May/14/2025 14:38:33

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GetYourGuide traveler - United States () May/13/2025 10:57:34

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Mascha - Germany () May/12/2025 16:57:23

The tour was great fun. The guide spoke excellent English and answered all our questions very well and with a sense of humor. One participant had her little dog with her, and as dog lovers, we were delighted by the dog-friendly atmosphere.

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Wayne - United Kingdom () May/12/2025 13:10:49

Great Lada was really knowledgeable

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