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The Wild 90’s

🇬🇧 Bobby - the guide whose energy can light up even Malá Strana
Can you imagine a Prague with no rules, no limits and definitely no Google Maps?
Welcome to the 90s — the most chaotic, dangerous and fascinating decade this city has ever lived.

On this tour you will learn:

  • 📍 Meeting point: Náměstí Republiky - Truhlářská 1080/1 (🗺️ View on map)
  • What life was really like across the whole country, not just in Prague, right after the fall of communism
  • What Václav Havel’s amnesty triggered — and why it turned the entire country upside down
  • The most common scams of the 90s: illegal money changers, “sleepers,” and classic street tricks
  • How the first Czech mafia groups were born and which areas they controlled
  • “Creative” privatizations and businesses that disappeared from one day to the next
  • Real stories from clubs, bars and streets where organized crime began
  • Police cases that were never solved… and that nobody wants to talk about today
  • The fashion, music and obsession with everything Western
  • And of course, the sarcastic Czech-Slovak humor that saved us more than once during the Cruel 90’s 😈

About this tour

We start at Náměstí Republiky, where Czech capitalism took its first steps… and tripped quite a few times.
I’ll show you how, after the fall of communism, the streets filled with illegal money changers, “sleepers,” scams, mafia groups and businesses that today would rather pretend they never existed.
We walk through places where cases were written that were never solved (and never will be), corners where the police arrived late — or didn’t show up at all — and areas where former communists magically reinvented themselves as… well, social democrats. 😅
You’ll see bars, clubs and spots where organized crime was born, how “creative” privatizations worked, why Václav Havel’s amnesty turned the city upside down, and how some tourists woke up naked and wallet-less after a supposedly “romantic” night.

This is not a tour for pretty photos.
This is a trip to the early days of freedom: fast, messy, risky and full of real stories.
ll accompanied by that typical Czech-Slovak sarcastic humor — the one that saved us more times than the police ever did in the 90s. 😈

We finish near Národní třída, with recommendations for authentic bars…
and maybe with a clearer idea of why people call this era the Cruel 90’s.

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What our walkers say

Tour reviews 🏰

Bobby was so nice all the time, combines the information and the fun perfectly, super recomended
Renan
Traveled in group
Bobby was AMAZING!!! Best tour I took - cool guy accommodating funny , knowledgeable , good photographer and great experience and follow up recommendations - Highly Recommend!
Oded
Traveled as couple
Bobby ist ein sehr guter Guide. Nimmt Rücksicht auf seine Gruppe z.B. er sprach für uns langsam, damit dir ihn besser verstehen können. Die Tour ist für kleinere Kinder geeignet, da wir nicht schnell gegangen sind. Bobby gibt auch tolle Tipps für die...
Elena
Traveled with family
Fantastic walking tour! The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared great insights about Prague’s history and culture. A perfect way to explore the city’s landmarks and hidden gems. Highly recommended!
Olga
Traveled in group
My son and I really enjoyed Bobby's tour. It had a good pace, good amount of information and Bobby even shared links to some of his favorite places in Prague
Tom
Traveled as couple
Bobby was a great tour guide! You could tell he was very passionate about Prague’s history which led into a very interesting and fun dialogue. He was also very helpful in giving out recommendations of things to do or best places to eat around the cit...
Sebastian
Traveled as couple
Bobby was a delightful tour guide. He was entertaining, joyful, and fun. He covered all the areas we wanted to see and was informative. I love history, so I would've enjoyed more historical context, especially in a country with such a rich religious ...
Paula
Traveled in group
It was really amazing
Amr Ahmed
Traveled alone
Bobby was very informative and passionate about his city
Silvana
Traveled alone
Bobby is an excellent guide. We loved his perspective and point of view of the city and the castle. He is really charismatic and we could tell he loves his job. We enjoyed every second of the tour and would do it again!
Paula
Traveled in group
Hello Bobby, we had an amazing day today! Exploring the places with your history stories was truly enjoyable. Your insights made the tour fascinating, It was a memorable experience for my nephew and me, and your kindness was greatly appreciated. Than...
Nihan
Traveled as couple
I originally booked the tour to be able to discover Prag a bit more than I would have otherwise would have on my short trip. However, I wasn't interested in doing some guided tour of a non native which would sound like a rehearsed monologue. Bobby's ...
Solveig
Traveled alone
Incredible experience, really personalised and with a lot of interesting information. Definitely a must if you’re interested in learning about Prague Castle
Carlos
Traveled alone
Bobby is absolutely amazing!! He added such value to my trip to Prague and will definitely recommend him. He is warm, friendly, energetic, funny,informative and provided so much historical information and stories about Prague. My mom was from Prague ...
Amy
Traveled with family
We had the pleasure of having Bobby as our tour guide, and it was an exceptional experience. Bobby shared a wealth of interesting facts that kept everyone engaged throughout the tour. Their enthusiasm was infectious, making the entire journey enjoyab...
Ingrid
Traveled as couple
Bobby was a fantastic guide! Only my husband and I showed up for the tour, but he made a great effort to ensure it was both fun and informative. He’s a really nice and energetic guy. By the tour title I thought it was an older person but Bobby is you...
Aryane
Traveled as couple

Frequently Asked Questions

The word “free” doesn’t just mean “gratis”; it also means freedom—to choose what you pay at the end of the tour. CzechTours guides don’t earn a fixed salary. They go above and beyond to give you an amazing experience and earn your recommendation. It’s not about money—your satisfaction matters most. Most guests leave €15 or more per person.

Simply choose your preferred tour and time, then fill out the short reservation form. You’ll get a confirmation email right away – no payment needed in advance.

👉 After booking, you can also view, modify, or cancel your reservation anytime through our
tour panel.
If you ultimately cannot attend, we would greatly appreciate it if you could cancel your reservation in advance. That way, we give other travelers the opportunity to join the experience! 😊

Comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water to keep you going, and plenty of enthusiasm for a great time. Optional: An umbrella, in case the sky decides to get dramatic. ☁️🌧️

Don’t worry—just let us know. You can cancel or change your date at any time, and our guides will truly appreciate the heads-up (honestly!). You can easily manage your booking in the Tour Panel.

Running a few minutes late? No problem—we can share the group’s real-time location so you can catch up during the tour. It’s not ideal… but it’s better than missing out on all the history and juicy communist gossip! 😉

After two and a half hours exploring the city with our guide, you’ll realize that putting a price on this experience isn’t so easy.

Many people show up with just €15 in their pocket… but by the end (after laughing, learning, and comparing with other tours) they choose to support what we do a little more. And we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

If you’ve spent any time in Prague, you know how much a good meal or a few beers cost… or even a tour that doesn’t give you half the value. So if you enjoyed the tour, thank us in whatever way feels right. 😄

We accept Czech crowns, euros, dollars—and we’re on PayPal and Revolut too.

Bobby

Your guide is Bobby

A Czechoslovak native with a London accent, after 12 years in the UK. He’s the kind of person who always has energy to spare and doesn’t know what a bad mood is.

He loves history, food, music – and that strange chemistry between a city and its stories.

📍 Meeting point

Náměstí Republiky, Truhlářská 1080/1

Need any help?

Got questions about your booking, meeting point, or what to bring? We’re here to help – just reach out and our guide team will point you in the right direction.
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