Communism & Nuclear Bunker Tour + 70s Canteen Lunch (own expense)
Description
Step by step, you’ll explore the rich and complex history of former Czechoslovakia—clearly laid out along a historical timeline. There are two options: 2-hour option includes walking tour of communist-era Czechoslovakia. Does not include the 70s canteen or bunker. 4-hour option includes the 2-hour walking tour, 30 mins break in a 70s canteen and nuclear bunker (admission to Cold War Museum is included in price). Explore life under communism—from the 1948 coup and 1950s oppression, through the Prague Spring, Normalization, and the Velvet Revolution. Hear vivid stories and personal insights from your local guide about daily life behind the Iron Curtain. For the 4-hour option: You’ll enjoy a 30-minute break in a retro 1970s working-class canteen (lunch or Kofola optional), followed by a visit to a Cold War nuclear bunker—admission included (250 CZK / 10 EUR). Small groups (max 10) for a personal, interactive experience.
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Itinerary
Learn how Czechoslovakia declared independency in 1918 and why Hitler was so interested in taking this state as first. Get to know some historical facts from the WW2 which had impact on the post-war development of the state. Find out why the communist party of Czechoslovakia won the elections in 1946.
In 1948 Communist Party of Czechoslovakia celebrated their victory in the Old Town Square. Learn about the 50s - Era of Fear. Working camps, manipulated trials, collectivisation, secret police, life behind the Iron Curtain. See where the biggest monument of Stalin used to stand.
In August 1968 the Prague Spring occupation took place mainly here and in Vinohradska street. Learn the truth about this Soviet peaceful help. In November 1989 people protested against the Communist Regime. This act is known as the Velvet Revolution. Learn about Vaclav Havel and other important figures of the modern Czech history.
Enjoy a lunch break with your local guide in an authentic canteen from the 70s. You can taste Kofola or have propper working-class lunch.
We finish the Communism & Bunker Tour in a nuclear shelter located in the upper part of Vaclavske Square. The entrance fee 10 EUR is included in the price.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Look for the guide holding a blue umbrella.
- Not recommended for claustrophobic travellers
Reviews(1,038)
This is a top notch tour. Leo was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He answered every question and had the entire group participating. Do not miss this one!
Our guide Klara was very nice n very informative. We learnt more about Prague history and going into a bunker was a great experience. Highly recommend. Viator is very easy to deal with too
Thank you for joing me for the tour. Klara
I so wanted to do this an was not dissapointed learning from tour guide authentic interpretation. The 70s working canteen genuinely enjoyed the kofola . Going into the heavy steel reinforced doors an witnessing all the propaganda having once inside learning an seeing the equipment all explained the chambers an she took photographs of me once underground I crawled underneath Wenceslas street as the house on the street was bombed the hotel which has the underground nuclear bunker an trying the gears manually of the need for air to rid pollutants the rooms Inside the hotel an the listening devices of which somebody could monitor the conversations above the whole experience was amazing one of the best explanation of Vaclav havel an the tribute to the student whom set himself on fire an tragically died as was of protest from his injuries days later.
Hello Naomi, thank you for your lovely reference. It has been my pleasure to show you around Prague. I really enjoyed your excitement from the bunker and will always remember how you crawled out of the emergency exit ;D
Very interesting history, told in easy and relatable way. Bunker experience was great. Guide very knowledgeable and answered our many questions. Very impressed that the tour went ahead with just the two of us! Well worth the money.
Klara the guide was amazing, I went to another bunker tour last year which was ok but learnt more on this one and it felt more personal would book again if in Prague!
Dear Julie, I am happy that you enjoyed the visit of nuclear bunker with me more than the other bunker last year. I always have small groups so I get to know my guests and the tour gets more personal. Thank you for your review. Regards from Klara
Klara gave a very informative, personal, and insightful tour. We learned quite a bit and really enjoyed our discussion between stops. Highly recommend!
Dear Mary Dee and Chase, thank you for your time coming back to me and writing such a lovely review. As I tokd you at the end of our walk, I trully enjoyed your company and talks. Thank you for sharing the Havel’s statue in DC with me… Perhaps see you over there one day :) Klara
This tour was excellent! Our guide Clara was a great storyteller & made the already interesting history of Prague & the Czech Republic... even more interesting. The nuclear bunker from the communist/Soviet era was fascinating & definitely had a few surprise perks. Be sure you include this part & the canteen lunch when you book your ticket, if you don't, Be sure you have cash to pay for tge experience. We sipped the canteen lunch but doled out cash for the bunker... It was the best part of the tour.
Dear Vanessa I appreciate that you decided to extend the 2-hour option for the nuclear bunker and I noticed that your nephews enjoyed this part a lot. Thank you for highlighting that I am a great storyteller :)) Kind regards, Klara
I had a great time on the tour. My guide, Clara, was super friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate. The bunker was very cool. Lunch at the canteen was a fun experience as well. Clara really made the tour memorable, she was awesome!
Dear Derek, I appreciate your review. I am happy that we eventually stopped for lunch in a canteen, so you could have the pork on paprika and potatoes and it reminded you your mum’s dish :)) You were great company too, it was my pleasure to show you around. Klara
A fantastic tour led by Maki. She kept us interested about this intriguing topic and location. Highly recommend this part of Communist history and Maki.
Thank you very much for your reference. Highly appreciated. Klara
Our guide did a great job of explaining how the communist regime affected everyday life, in addition to the bigger picture political events. The bunker itself was very interesting... lots of great exhibits.
Dear Robert, thank you for your comment. I an glad you enjoyed our walk.
