Prague: From Nazi Occupation to Velvet Revolution Tour

Follow Prague’s 20th-century story step by step—from Nazi occupation and resistance, through communist rule, to the 1989 Velvet Revolution—on an easy-to-follow walk with a local historian-guide.
This is not a regular sightseeing tour. It's a deeply personal walking journey through Czechoslovakia's darkest chapters, following the real human stories of people whose lives were upended by Nazi occupation and communist dictatorship.

Our step-by-step narrative makes this complex history easy to follow, even if you're new to the topic. We trace the events chronologically, connecting key sites in Prague's Old Town and New Town with vivid tales of resistance, persecution, heroism, and revolution.

We begin at the Memorial to the Second Resistance, where your guide explains how Adolf Hitler outsmarted Western governments through cunning political manipulation, conquering Czechoslovakia in 1938 without firing a single bullet.

Next, we explore what Nazi occupation meant for everyday Czechs—how ordinary people were persecuted for their religion, ethnicity, or political beliefs, and how some fought back in secret.

We'll decode the plaques you'll see on nearly every corner—overlooked by most tourists, yet they mark one of Prague's greatest uprisings against tyranny.

On Wenceslas Square, discover how Nazism paved the way for communism: how WWII's end tricked Czechoslovakia into a new totalitarian regime, plunging the nation into decades of oppression.

Dive into the story of Jan Palach, the brave Charles University student whose self-immolation in 1969 became a rallying cry against communist rule and a symbol of unyielding resistance.

We'll spotlight provocative works by artist David Černý and see how his bold statues still challenge modern Czech society.

At the spark of the Velvet Revolution, relive the 1989 protests, brutal police violence, and the controversies that continue to divide Czechs today.

Learn how Václav Havel, the fearless dissident playwright, rose from prison to lead Czechoslovakia as its first democratic president.

The tour culminates at the hideout of the paratroopers behind Operation Anthropoid—the daring WWII mission to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the architect of the Holocaust in Bohemia and Moravia, marking Czechoslovakia's most audacious resistance triumph.

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1. This is a tip-based tour. However, due to GetYourGuide’s policy, we offer it here as a pre-paid option. The majority of your payment goes directly to your guide—no extra fees are required. The tour is conducted in English only.

2. Group sizes usually range from 6 to 30 people, which helps us keep the quality high while maintaining an affordable price.

3. We’re a team of mostly Czech locals and certified guides with many years of experience. You’re not joining a large international company—you’re joining a group of passionate locals who’ll do their best to make your stay in Prague truly memorable.

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