Discover the dark period in the Czech Republic’s history on these communism and nuclear bunker tours in Prague. Hear about a terrible time of paranoia, spying and violence from local guides who had experienced of life behind the Iron Curtain.

Visit the places in Prague where iconic events like the Prague Spring, the Soviet invasion of 1968 and the Velvet Revolution took place.

Feel the weird atmosphere of an authentic 1950s nuclear bunker five floors underground and explore the Cold War Museum with exhibitions on nuclear war.

Here's all you need to know about the nuclear bunker, one of the most exciting attractions in Prague.

What are the best nuclear bunker tours in Prague?

Prague communism and nuclear bunker walking tour

On this nuclear bunker and communism tour of Prague, you will learn about the Czech people’s tribulations in the eras of Nazi and Communist occupation.

You will see iconic landmarks in the city, learn about major historical events in Prague and visit a real nuclear bunker from the 1950s.

You will meet your guide at the historic Powder Tower, one of the Prague Old Town city gates dating from 1475.

At Republic Square, you will learn how Czechoslovakia became independent in 1918 and how WW2 impacted the state’s development after the war.

Continue to the Old Town Square, where in 1948, Czechoslovakia’s Communist Party celebrated their victory in the elections. Also, see where Stalin’s largest monument once stood.

Take a break at Wenceslas Square and enjoy a 3-course lunch in a real 1970s working-class canteen. Here at the square, you will learn about the Prague Spring occupation in 1968 and the Velvet Revolution of 1989 against Communist rule.

Your communism and bunker tour finishes at an old nuclear civilian bunker dating from the Cold War era and located five stories beneath Parukarka hill.

You will also visit the bunker museum, illustrating various aspects of the Soviet era and exhibiting old gas masks, contemporary newspapers and photographs.

Prague communism and historic sites tour

On this Prague communism and nuclear bunker tour, you will discover the history of former communist rule, walking through the city and visiting historic sites. Get a good picture of life in Prague during communism and hear stories about notable figures and events.

Your tour starts with former secret police premises known a the StB (which means Communist secret police) holding cells, and the story of former president Vaclav Havel. The cells were used for interrogating and holding political prisoners, including Havel.

The next stop is the Velvet Revolution memorial commemorating the non-violent transfer of authority in old Czechoslovakia in 1989.

You will pause at a statue of Franz Kafka by Jaroslav Róna on Vězeňská Street in Prague’s Jewish Quarter and continue to the Franciscan Garden. This unique garden dates back to the 14th century. You will also admire the fine Church of Our Lady of the Snows.

At Wenceslas Square, you will hear about Czech leader Alexander Dubcek whose dream of "socialism with a human face" was crushed by the Soviet invasion of 1968.

Continue to Olšanské náměstí in the former worker's precinct, still with prototypical communist architecture and 1970s concrete buildings.

Your tour will finish with a visit to the 1950s nuclear bunker and the Communism and Cold War Museum. Here you will see expositions and original equipment of the notorious Cold War.

Which places are visited?

In Prague, most relics of the Communist era have been removed since 1989, but you’ll still find some interesting reminders of those times.

Nuclear Bunker Museum

The museum is situated within an old 1950s Soviet nuclear bunker where visitors can discover items such as period newspapers, photographs, gas masks and army gear.

The bunker lies five stories underground of Prague’s Parukarka hill and is a relic of the Eastern Bloc’s obsession with preparing for a nuclear war.

Visitors can only access the nuclear bunker through guided tours, which will take you along historic communist sites in Old Town Prague and ends in the bunker

Wenceslas Square

The historic plaza is closely associated with revolution, with major events such as the Prague Spring in 1968 and the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Two students, Jan Palach and Jan Zajíc, also committed self-immolation here in political protest in 1969.

Museum of Communism

The museum is a treasure house of fascinating memorabilia, including propaganda posters, a reconstructed classroom and intriguing film footage.

Národni Street

Artists and students were key figures in keeping the revolutionary spirit alive. These intellectuals gathered here in Národni Street in cafes and bars, and it was student gatherings that started the movement that ended Communist rule.

Communist Architecture

People’s perception of architecture from the Communist era is that of grey, unattractive concrete buildings, such as the former Parliament Building at Wenceslas Square.

Visit also the Zizkov Television Tower, at over 200 meters, the highest building in Prague. It was constructed between 1985 and 1992 and changed the Prague skyline forever.

A peculiarity is the 10 giant bronze babies depicted as scaling the tower, which has become a major tourist attraction.

Then there’s the Hotel Crowne Plaza, formerly a Holiday Inn. It is known as the largest building from Stalin’s era and is a smaller version of Moscow’s Seven Sisters skyscrapers.

How much do nuclear bunker tours cost?

Communism and nuclear bunker walking tours in Prague cost from €30 to €35 per person and last from about 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

The Prague communism and historic sites tour costs about €30 per person.

What is included?

Most nuclear bunker tours in Prague include a local guide, admission fee to the Nuclear Bunker Museum and roundtrip transportation.

Where does it start?

Prague nuclear bunker tours start at the meeting point, which is usually at the center of Prague or the tour’s ticket office.

How long does it last?

Nuclear bunker tours in Prague typically last 3 hours.

When is the best time for a nuclear bunker tour in Prague?

Your best time of the day for a nuclear bunker in Prague is early morning or late afternoon, as you can then avoid the tourist crowds and also enjoy more of the lovely city views.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best months to visit Prague, when the weather is mild and tourists are fewer than in summer.

Travel tips

Make sure to book your nuclear bunker tour in Prague in advance.
People suffering from claustrophobia should avoid the tours.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.

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