Prague History Tour: From WWI to Velvet Revolution

Discover Prague’s turbulent 20th-century history on a small-group tour. Uncover stories of war, resistance, and revolution at iconic sites. Limited to 10 people.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Obecni Dum - We start our tour at the magnificent Municipal House, where the declaration of independence of Czechoslovakia was signed in 1918.
  • Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti) - One of the main squares of Prague, and where some of the turning points of the XX century took place
  • Palac Lucerna - We walk through the famous Lucerna Palace, built by the Havel family in the early XX century.
  • Pasaz SvEtozor - A time capsule in the heart of Prague.
  • Franz Kafka Statue - The famous Franz Kafka spinning head
  • National Theater - We visit the monument to dissident turned president Vaclav Havel.
  • Hands reaching out of the wall on Narodni Trida - This is the place where the Velvet Revolution began.
  • National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror - We finish the tour at the crypt where the assassins of Heydrich made their final stand.
  • Dancing House - We pass by the famous building by Frank Gehry.
What's Included
  • Public Transportation Ticket
Additional Information

Join our small-group journey into the recent past of Prague.

You’ll unravel the story of Prague’s journey from being the bustling capital of a post-WWI Republic, to being dismantled by Hitler. Learn about the only successful assassination of a high-ranking Nazi officer. Explore the attempts by Czechoslovaks to reform communism, only to be invaded by their supposed allies. Learn about the courageous sacrifice of a 20-year-old student who sparked a national awakening. Finally, witness the remarkable events of the most peaceful revolution and dissolution in modern history.

Throughout the tour, you’ll visit the very sites and monuments where these pivotal moments unfolded, offering a firsthand glimpse into Prague’s complex history.

The tour is limited to 10 people, to ensure a more personal experience.

  • The rest of the tour duration is for walking and consideration for travelers.
Location
Prašná brána
Náměstí Republiky
Meet your guide in front of the Powder Tower, a magnificent gothic tower on the edge of the Old Town. Coordinates below.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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