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Underground Prague: 15 History Tours

46 tours  ·  from $7

Most of the old city is still down there, a floor below the one you walk on. The 15 below cover the medieval underground, the dungeon routes and the twentieth-century walks, with prices and how much stair climbing each involves.

Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour - Meeting at Male Namesti Square
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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

1.Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,244 reviews · from $30Our pick

Step below Prague’s Old Town with a live English or German guide for an 80-minute walk through Romanesque and Gothic cellars, secret corridors, an alchemy laboratory, and a medieval dungeon. Guides such as Barbara, Maki, Patrick, and Max are praised for lively storytelling, humor, and clear explanations.

“The guide was very knowledgeable, very experienced, most professional and very passionate about her subject which she knew extremely well and was happily ready to answer any questions at any time too. Highly recommended thank you.”

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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour - Going below street level into the medieval rooms
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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

2.Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,227 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English-speaking guide, then descend into three underground locations dating from the 12th to 14th centuries. You’ll hear tales of floods, plague, rebellion, alchemy, the Golem, torture, and executions. Expect uneven floors, stairs, tight spaces, and a group of up to 25 people.

“This was a very worthwhile excursion and Barbaro was very knowledgable and went in depth to tell us about the history of Prague”

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Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour - The opening walk through central Prague
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Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

3.Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,417 reviews · 2h 30m · from $44

Walk through central Prague, hear about spies, dissidents, political prisoners, and the Velvet Revolution, then take public transport to a nuclear bunker built for 5,000 people. Guides such as Stan, Pavel, and Ladislav add personal memories of communist-era life. Allow 150 minutes, with stairs, walking, and confined spaces.

“Honest and hard hitting tour of what living in a communist regime was like, quite refreshing to hear such a candid first hand account from our tour guide.”

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Prague: Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights - Starting at Pařížská 1 beside Old Town Square
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Prague: Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights

4.Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,360 reviews · 2 hours · from $20Best value

Spend two hours touring Prague from a panoramic bus, beginning near Old Town Square and passing the Astronomical Clock, Josefov, Charles Bridge, Dancing House, and major museums. You also get 30 to 40 minutes near Prague Castle and Loreta. Recorded commentary is available in 26 languages, with headphones supplied.

“lots of historical places to visit, lots of information to absorb.”

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Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included - Wenceslas Square starts the story
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Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included

5.Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,084 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

This 3 to 4 hour small-group walk takes you from Wenceslas Square through New Town, Old Town, Charles Bridge, and Lesser Town, with four pub stops along the way. Your guide, often Gabi, Lukas, Linton, Keegan, or another member of the team, includes one beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each venue. Expect stories, games, photo stops, and plenty of walking.

“What a fun and informative afternoon! Linton packed history, humor and pub crawling into an incredible 4 hours! He brought us to pubs that were chosen for their local vibe and variety of beers. We played some games which were fun and taught us so much about the country and Prague. One of our favorite tours ever! Don’t miss this one!”

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Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour - Former StB holding cells and the story of Václav Havel
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Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour

6.Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,742 reviews · from $45

Walk through Prague’s Cold War story, visit former StB holding cells and the Velvet Revolution Memorial, then ride to a four-floor nuclear bunker museum. Guides such as Stan, Pavel, Lada, and Ladislav are praised for personal stories, though the pace and historical depth can vary. Expect stairs, walking, and a total time of about 2 hours 20 minutes.

“Long tour — caught us off guard since every tour before this one was less than an hour! Sad history, but very informative. We were especially impressed with how our tour guide shared his personal experience.”

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Prague: Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42 - Starting at Dlabačov and reaching Prague Castle
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Prague: Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42

7.Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,702 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Use a 24-hour Line 42 ticket to ride Prague’s restored historic trams between Dlabačov, Prague Castle, Malostranská, Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and Náměstí Republiky. Onboard staff can help with stops and directions, while a multilingual audio guide app adds self-guided information. Bring your own headphones.

“Everything from the moment we got on helpful staff , staff dressed brilliantly especially the lady , the old tram is amazing brilliant experience would highly recommend”

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Prague: Top Sights and Historic Center Introduction Tour - Cubist Prague and the Estates Theatre
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Prague: Top Sights and Historic Center Introduction Tour

8.Top Sights and Historic Center Introduction Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Join a certified English-speaking local guide for a 3-kilometer walk through Prague’s historic center. You’ll see the Powder Tower, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and Lennon Wall, with stories, Czech phrases, photo stops, and practical tips for the rest of your visit.

“Jay was a great tour guide! We really enjoyed our tour. Funny and interesting. Really worth while!”

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Prague: Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks - New Town, the first pub, and the first Czech drink
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Prague: Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks

9.Historic Pubs Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 3h 30m · from $64

Walk from Wenceslas Square through New Town, Old Town, Charles Bridge, and Lesser Town with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit four historic pubs or restaurants, enjoy four included drinks, and hear lively stories about Prague, famous visitors, beer, politics, and local culture. Guides such as Gabriela, Keegan, Honza, Sam, and Linton are known for mixing history with humor.

“What a super fun tour, our guide John was superb. fun quizzes, games, n great beer, what's not to love?! I would say bring a snack with you its a longer tour than u realize and no way to get food, I was starving by the end.”

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Brno: Historic Downtown Walking Tour - Starting at Grandhotel Brno
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Brno: Historic Downtown Walking Tour

10.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 278 reviews · from $34

Spend two hours exploring Brno’s historic center with an English or German-speaking guide. Visit Liberty Square, the Capuchin Monastery, Vegetable Market, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Old Town Hall, and St. James Church. Guides such as Lukas, Luca, Robert, and Eliska add local stories, humor, and practical tips.

“The Guide was very friedly and i would recommend this to eveyone.”

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Historical Prague Guided E-Bike Tour - Lennon Wall and the story behind the paint
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Historical Prague Guided E-Bike Tour

11.Historical Prague Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Cover Prague’s historic center, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Petřín, and Letná Park by electric bike in about three and a half hours. Guides such as Michal, Tatiana, Petra, and Nayeem mix Czech history with local tips. Expect hills, cobblestones, quick riding, and excellent city views.

“It was an amazing experience, he takes you to all the best places in such a beautiful way explaining all the details about the city. I loved and 100% recommended !”

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Prague: Plague Doctor Old Town History Walking Tour - Starting at Seminářská and meeting your doctor
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Prague: Plague Doctor Old Town History Walking Tour

12.Plague Doctor Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

Follow a licensed plague doctor through Prague’s Old Town for 90 minutes of stories about the 1713 plague, medical clothing, saints, hospitals, and daily life. You’ll visit the Clementinum, Old Town Square, Josefov, Na Františku Hospital, and St Agnes Convent. Guides include David, Thomas, Óscar, and Tomaš. English and Czech tours are available.

“Our guide, David, was excellent. He was engaging and really knew his stuff. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable time with him. Thanks David!”

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Grand Tour of Prague "among history, legends and curiosities" (NO ENGLISH) - Wenceslas Square and the city’s modern turning points
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Grand Tour of Prague “among history, legends and curiosities” (NO ENGLISH)

13.Grand Tour of Prague “among history, legends and curiosities” (NO ENGLISH)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews

Join guide Alessandro for a private, no-English walking tour of Prague lasting about six hours. You’ll connect the Holocaust, Prague Spring, Jewish culture, communism, Art Nouveau, castle courtyards, Lennon Wall, Charles Bridge, and lesser-known alleys. The group price covers up to 10 people, but tram fares and interior admissions are extra.

“Ottima scelta del tour, si riesce a visitare un bel po' della città vecchia. Tutto questo dovuto soprattutto ad una guida PREPARATA, ATTENTA e DISPONIBILE un grazie ad Alessandro, veramente persona gradevole ed educata. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti.”

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Private city discovery tour - A Historical Treasure Hunt - How the smartphone puzzles work
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Private city discovery tour – A Historical Treasure Hunt

14.Private city discovery tour – A Historical Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Meet your host at Václavské náměstí 40, then set off on a 3.5-kilometer Prague treasure hunt. Your team uses a smartphone to solve puzzles, complete playful challenges, and find places tied to local stories. The host explains the opening tasks and meets you again at the finish. English is offered, with German also noted.

“An excellent experience from start to finish. The city hunt activity was very well organized, ran perfectly on time, and was genuinely enjoyed by everyone who participated. The team was wonderful to work with - professional and clearly experienced at creating engaging activities. Highly recommended for teams looking for something fun, seamless, and well-executed.”

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Prague: World War II and Communist History Tour - Municipal House and the road into occupation
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Prague: World War II and Communist History Tour

15.World War II and Communist History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 130 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Follow Prague’s 20th-century story from Nazi occupation and the assassination of a top SS security chief to Communist rule, the Prague Spring, and the Velvet Revolution. English-speaking guides such as Adam, Tony, Zach, and Analisa lead a 2.5-hour walk past Wenceslas Square, the Jewish Quarter, Municipal House, Dancing House, and the church linked to Operation Anthropoid.

“Really well done! Great tour, they got us a tram ticket to save time from walking Went into a museum as well”

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