David B.
This is a must for anyone interested in the communist history of Prague and Czechia. Eva's personal experiences and knowledge of the time period helped paint a picture we never would have been able to fully understand otherwise.
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Private tour in Prague Eva D
Communism, Prague Spring, and Velvet Revolution Half Day Tour
4.9
(9) reviews
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3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Eva D.
4.8
Guide rating
81
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How to discover best any city? With a local guide! This way you do not lose your precious time because the local person takes you to all the important places, you see the highlights but also the hidden places, corners, and passages. I was born in Prague, I know it perfectly. Despite all my travels, I love this city most of all, it is my favorite city. I am a professional guide of Prague and the Czech Republic since 1992, I have a lot of experience with guiding and organizing tours and stays in our country. Several times a year I guide tours over different cities located in Central Europe (Berlin, Dresden, Vienna, Cracow, Budapest, Munich…. ). We can even go there together if you want to do a several day tour in the region ��. I like history, architecture, arts, literature, languages, and people of different cultures. All my tours are strictly private as it is the best way how to show Prague to each customer. I do not like to run and rush, there is plenty of time to see everything. As I lived in the Czech Republic during the Communist time, be free to ask as many questions as possible about what was the totalitarian regime like between the WWII and the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Sure, you can read about it in books, but explanation and commentary of a person who lived through that is the best way how to understand this sad chapter of the 20th century. I am looking forward to meeting you in Prague soon. Now it is the best time…. you know, everything is going to change and maybe in a couple of years the city will be very modern, having contemporary building without any historical value. So, don't hesitate anymore. Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, who knows how long it will remain like this. Licenses: Prague, Prague Castle, Jewish quarter, guide since 1992
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See the places where major political events happened in the 2nd half of 20th century with a local guide
Overview of your Prague tour
the end of democracy for 40 years for the Czechs: 1948 - Communist non-violent coup. I lived through this time, I eye witnessed the events from Prague Spring to Velvet Revolution in 1989. I will tell you the personal stories of how Communism destroyed the lives, school system, economical system. . . every aspect of a human life. What is a better way to learn than to go through the city where events happened with a person who lived in Prague? Come, I will show you. . .
Recent Reviews
David S.United States
Eva was very flexible with our schedule changes. She was very generous in sharing her own family’s experiences during the communist era. Also, she showed us sites from that era that we would not have known to look for - the hotel where communists would meet up, another where LGBTQ people could meet up. She is very soft - spoken, so make sure you cluster around her to hear all of the very interesting things she has to say.
Bruce L.United States
Eva is exceptionally knowledgeable. She tailored our time to cover the things of importance to me. Because she has lived through the recent history of the Czech Republic she was able to share that knowledge and experience.
Thomas W.United States
Eva was personally involved in much of the communist era. She saw her parents heavily impacted by it, and she saw it end. Let her know that you want to hear about her experiences.
Alison S.United States
Our tour with Eva was so informative and interesting. She is very knowledgeable about the history, in addition to having first hand personal experience.
Fern L.Canada
Learned a great deal about the velvet revolution and life under communism
Your Prague tour itinerary
- we meet at your hotel - we walk through the city center to come to places where major events between 1948 to 1989 happened: Wenceslas Square, Narodni avenue, John Lennon's Wall, Republic square, etc. (1945, 1948, 1968, 1989) - We can end the tour at the Museum of Communism, you can visit it on your own (ot together on the tour): there are artifacts showing the „normal life in abnormal conditions" Please contact me for a customized tour.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
This is a walking tour
What's included
Other
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: 390 CZK/person. If you want, we can visit the Museum of Communism.
Meeting location
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
407616
Languages
Russian
French
EnglishActivity level
Light
Traveller reviews
4.9
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This private tour in Prague is ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in political events of the 20th century. It's perfect for travellers who want to connect with a local like Eva D. for deeper insights into the Prague Spring and Velvet Revolution.
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3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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1
Tour date
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3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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