Jan Palach Memorial (Památník Jana Palacha) Tours and Activities

Discover Prague on a comprehensive full-day tour, including lunch and a relaxing Vltava River cruise. With a guide, enjoy a panoramic city coach tour and a walking tour around the exterior of UNESCO-listed Prague Castle. Savor a 3-course lunch at a luxury restaurant and later, take a leisurely sightseeing cruise, passing the Charles Bridge as you enjoy complimentary refreshments. Lastly, stroll around the Jewish Quarter and Old Town to see more highlights.

Viewing Prague’s communist-era sights without a guide may mean just skimming the realities of the city’s time behind the Iron Curtain. Get the story behind the sites, learn about the people’s 1968 and 1989 uprisings, and hear tales of life during the period on this Communism Museum visit and walking tour—all from a guide whose family lived through it. A choice of departures lets you flexible with your timings.

Delve into Prague’s communist past on this 3-hour walking tour. With a professional guide leading the way, you’ll visit some of the Czech capital’s most famous landmarks and attractions, and learn about the Communist Party of the former republic of Czechoslovakia. Traverse the historic Wenceslas Square, see the site of the former Stalin monument, and get up close to monuments like Lennon’s Wall and the Memorial of the Velvet Revolution. Your tour also includes entry to the Museum of Communism and a discount card for the Propaganda Pub.

Gain a deeper understanding of Prague’s rich Jewish heritage on a 1.5-hour walking tour through the city center. In addition to offering historical and modern perspectives on the city’s history, your guide features landmarks often missed by visitors, including the Jewish Cemetery, the city’s main synagogues, and the old haunts of novelist Franz Kafka.

Discover the darker side of Prague’s history during this small-group walking tour. Learn about the role that Prague, and Czechoslovakia, played during World War II and the many people who opposed the Nazi regime. Visit important landmarks such as the Prague Radio Building, the former headquarters of the Gestapo, and the streets where the fall of communism was decided in 1989 and learn about their significance from your guide.

If you’re wondering how to see the best of Prague in just one day, this tour is what you need. Go to the must-sees of the city and cover more ground on this extended experience. See the essentials and learn what makes Prague such a fascinating place, from food to hidden gems, courtyards, and landmarks. Get to know Prague and its main spots on a 5-hour walking tour that will give you a more in-depth insight into the city. Check out the outside of the National Museum and explore Wenceslau square. Stroll around one of the biggest squares in Europe. Check out the first Czech theatre in Prague and of course, Prague Castle, a must-see in the city. And how about the hidden gems? Of course, they are included! Find an amazing view of Prague's cityscape at Strahov monastery and go to Jan Palach memorial to hear the story about a protestor that set himself on fire. Hop on a cable car up to Petri hill to see the Petrin Tower and a panoramic view of Prague.