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Trips to Prague for History Students

The medieval architecture throughout Prague gives the city its characteristic Bohemian appearance. A college trip to Prague allows history students to study many topics including Nazi occupation and the Holocaust, the Cold War, the collapse of Communism, and the Velvet Revolution.

Prices start from£275pp

Price Shown includes

  • 3 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation
  • Return flights & overseas airport transfers
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • 1 in 10 free place ratio

The visits shown in the sample itinerary above are not included in your quoted price unless indicated. If you would like to add any of these activities to your quote price, please get in touch.

Price shown is based on 30 paying passengers departing from a London airport on selected dates and is subject to availability.


On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

  • Airport assistance when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home

Additional on-tour support available...

  • Airport assistance during check-in, security and gate checks on your outbound flight from the UK
  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices

Top visits for college groups in Prague

Walking Tour of Prague

A half day tour of Prague on foot and public transport with your local guide will cover all the major historical sites of the city: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Malá Strana (including Church of St Mikulas) and the Castle District.

The Jewish District of Josefov

Explore the centre of Jewish Prague prior to 1939 and one of the best preserved Jewish districts in Central Europe. Sights include the Old Jewish Cemetery, where over 100,000 people are buried and the Jewish Museum.

Old Jewish Cemetery

Europe’s oldest surviving Jewish cemetery and one of the most impressive sights in Prague, located in Josefov, the former Jewish district. There are over 12,000 gravestones and more than 100,000 people are buried here.

Wenceslas Square

Prague’s main boulevard and a regular parade ground for numerous organisations and political parties, including the November 1989 protest meetings, which led to the Velvet Revolution and the end of communist rule in Czechoslovakia.  

Prague Castle

The largest medieval castle complex in Europe and one of the most impressive collections of buildings in the city. Today, it is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic, serving as the historical and political centre of both city and state.

Karlstejn Castle

Karlstejn Castle is an awe-inspiring 14th century fortress to rival any in Central Europe. A visit to this huge Gothic castle is one of our most popular tours outside Prague.

Theresienstadt Concentration Camp

Former Nazi concentration camp of Theresienstadt. This preserved 18th century fortress and garrison town became both a feeder camp for Auschwitz and a model camp where inspections by the International Red Cross took place. Visits can include The Little Fortress, the Ghetto Museum and the Magdeburg Barracks.

 


Evening activites

Bowling

Laser Tag

Folklore Dinner


Study themes

  • The Formation of Modern Europe
  • The Crisis of Communism: The USSR & the Soviet Empire