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Cold War Prague

Back to Communism

Travel back to the Cold War with a local guide who remembers life under the regime.

Overview

Start with the rise and theory of socialism and communism, then follow places tied to the Communist Party, secret police, protests, Soviet occupation and the Velvet Revolution. The guide explains both the promises and failures of the system and welcomes discussion.

What you will understand

  • How communism rose and took power in Czechoslovakia.
  • What everyday life looked like under the regime.
  • Why 1968 and 1989 still matter.

Route as a story

  • Communist ideology and the post-war takeover.
  • Secret police and party institutions.
  • Soviet occupation and public resistance.
  • Velvet Revolution and the return to democracy.

Practical info

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Price: 30 EUR per person
  • Daily starts: 09:00–21:00, every 30 minutes
  • Meeting point: Na Příkopě 864/28

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Back to Communism

A two-hour Cold War walk about communist ideology, everyday life, secret police, protests, Soviet occupation and the Velvet Revolution.

2 h Walking tour Cold War, daily life, discussion
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FAQ

FAQ

Is the tour politically balanced?

The guide explains historical facts, daily experience, advantages claimed by the system and its documented costs, with space for questions.