Le communisme de Prague et la visite à pied de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Description
Cette visite offre un aperçu fascinant des événements majeurs du 20e siècle dans notre pays. Remontez le temps et découvrez les sites les plus importants témoins de notre passé moderne mouvementé. Écoutez les histoires de lutte pour l'indépendance et la liberté, de grandes souffrances et de sacrifices, de courage et de douleur, d'espoir et de rêves brisés. Découvrez comment la vie était sous le joug de la dictature communiste et à quel point le chemin vers la démocratie était épineux. Visitez Národní třída et la place Venceslas, les principaux lieux de la Révolution de velours de 1989 et bien d'autres - tout cela avec un guide local compétent !
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Retrouvez votre guide au cœur de la vieille ville - au seuil de la tour du pont de la vieille ville et lancez-vous dans un fascinant voyage dans le passé. Après avoir profité d'une vue panoramique sur le château de Prague - le fier siège des dirigeants et présidents tchèques - vous apprenez que non loin de là se dressait autrefois la plus grande statue de Joseph Staline au monde ! Pas à pas, votre guide couvrira tous les événements majeurs.
Découvrez ce qui a conduit la nation tchèque de l'emprise de la monarchie autrichienne à un État démocratique tchécoslovaque indépendant - l'une des économies les plus fortes de son époque et aussi la dernière démocratie fonctionnelle en Europe orientale et centrale après 1933. Découvrez les souffrances pendant la 2e Guerre mondiale sous le « Protectorat de Bohême et de Moravie » nazi et à propos de l'opération Anthropoid qui fut le seul assassinat réussi d'un haut dirigeant nazi pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Révéler les méthodes et les stratégies du régime communiste et l'influence durable de l'URSS, alors qu'elle s'emparait du pouvoir et transformait l'État autrefois démocratique en une dictature dure où la vie humaine signifiait moins que rien.
Imaginez l'euphorie du printemps de Prague suivi par les chars soviétiques envahissant Prague en 1968, tirant sur le bâtiment du Musée national sur la place Venceslas. Sur la même place, nous honorons la mémoire de jeunes étudiants qui se sont brûlés vifs pour unir la nation contre l'ennemi commun en 1969. Alors que l'histoire se précipitait vers les années 70 et 80, vous pouvez voir son reflet dans les rues que vous passez. Votre guide vous dévoilera le passé long et épineux qui a conduit à la Révolution de velours de 1989 - la victoire ultime de la démocratie après plus de 40 ans de communisme. Écoutez les histoires de Václav Havel, d'étudiants courageux, de forces de police brutales et des affrontements à Narodní třída. Votre visite ne serait pas complète sans quelques histoires humoristiques et obscures de l'époque de la liberté nouvellement acquise.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
Avis(33)
Forgive me for forgetting the guides name, but he was amazing. He was a student at the time of the velvet revolution, and took part in the demonstrations. The stories he told of hiding from the police and joining the resistance against the communist regime were so compelling and inspiring. If you’re able to walk 2 miles or so, this tour is amazing. If there’s a way for the guide to message me or respond to this, I would love to include your name if you happen to see this.
Martin was so knowledgeable and the entire tour was fascinating and insightful. He offered personal insights into life in Prague which were much appreciated and helped our understanding of life in Prague through the 20th century. Martin is much better than he thinks he is. We have done lots of walking tours and his was right up there at the top.
A lot of really interesting information about politics, history and culture sure to fascinate those interested in modern times. The walk is continuous but Anna kept the conversation pace to match. We saw places of significance and commemorative installations. Highly recommended
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed learning about Prague’s politics, history, and culture with Anna. It’s great that the tour felt engaging and well paced throughout. We truly appreciate your recommendation! Fun in Prague team
Tomas was a fantastic and engaging guide, 2 hours flew by and I learnt lots of interesting things that I suspect most visitors to Prague can easily miss. A must do and highly recommended, thanks Tomas!
Thank you for your feedback, we’re glad you enjoyed the tour and that Tomas made it so engaging and informative. Fun in Prague team
We have had a highly recommended tour from guide Martin. At home we had seen the film Anthropoid about the 2nd World War which takes place in Prague. That story will recur in the tour. Martin spoke good English and there were two of us so we could ask all the questions.
It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great experience with Martin! Watching the film Anthropoid beforehand was a brilliant move—it really makes the history feel alive when you’re standing right where it happened. We’re so glad Martin was able to dive deep into those stories with you and that the small group size gave you plenty of space for all your questions. We’ll be sure to pass your praise along to him! Fun in Prague team
We did this tour with Tomas last week. It was just the two of us on the tour and we got to spend about 2 1/2 hrs with Tomas. It was the best tour we have ever been on. Tomas is a very interesting, intelligent and articulate person. Tomas began by giving us a brief history of Czechia up to 1930's and WW2. While walking around Prague (and very quickly getting away from the very large tourist gatherings) Tomas delivered a really interesting history from WW2 to date, covering the end of the war, arrival of the Soviets, crushing of democracy and imposition of communism, prague spring in '68, brezhnez docterine of the 70s and the gradual unravelling communism and on to the present day. The tour was a fascinating blend of politics, history, his personal family backround and a real insight into life in Prague in the 70's onwards. Tomas was really engaging, a very nice bloke and we even found time to go for coffee, and later a beer (delicious!). I would highly recommend this tour. It was a definite highlight of our trip. Iain, Ireland.
Thank you, Iain! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Tomas and appreciated the history, stories, and local vibes. It was a pleasure having you in Prague! Fun in Prague team
Unique experience. Our guide had been a student demonstrator during the Velvet Revolution so we had a gripping, first-hand account of the events of 1989.
Thank you for sharing this! We’re thrilled you enjoyed such a powerful, first-hand perspective on the Velvet Revolution. Fun in Prague team
Wonderful! Exactly what I wanted. Guide was very knowledgeable and covered all of the important places and events. Thanks
Thank you for your feedback, we hope to see you again. Fun in Prague Team
Such an educational experience that really added an extra dimension to our tour of Prague! Highly recommend!!!
Thank you for a nice feedback, I will let your guide(Tomas) know. Fun in Prague Team
It was an informative tour. The guide is knowledgeable. He answers questions. The two hours passed very quickly.
Thank you for your nice review. We are glad that you enjoyed this tour. We will be happy to see you again sometime. Fun in Prague Team
