Prague Cold War Walking Tour
At a glance
Prague Cold War Walking Tour is a 3h small-group experience in Prague, Czech Republic, operated by Insight Cities. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $119.89 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tram tickets, Historian guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore the National Memorial which includes the the Hall of the Red Army in a 3-hour walking tour in Prague and also visit the mausoleum that displayed the mummy of Klement Gottwald, first chairman of the KSC, the adjoining laboratory and temperature control center, and numerous sites that show the life of Prague under totalitarianism.
What's included
What's included
- Tram tickets
- Historian guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Walk through the pedestrian tunnel and observe the locked doors leading to the nuclear bomb-shelter corridors build in the Cold War era and still maintained.
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Stop 2 · 1h
National Monument commemorating the Czech and Slovak warriors of WWI. The Hall of the Soviet Soldier. The former mausoleum of the General Secretary and the Chairman of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, Klement Gottwald.
The monument to Jan Zizka -- the third largest bronze equestrian statue in the world. -
Stop 3 · 5m
Best view of the Brutalist style Zizkov Television Tower.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Walk through and consider the history of the square from its founding in the 14th century through it's tumultuous history of military parades of occupying powers to the tragic events of Prague Spring to the ecstatic gathering of the Velvet Revolution.
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Stop 5 · 5m
Admire the ironic sculpture of King Wenceslas and consider it's relevance to contemporary Central European political atmosphere.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide outside Kostel Svaty Josef, Náměstí Republiky 1077/2, 110 00 Praha 1
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
- This tour involves a steep climb up to the Vitkov HillVitkov Hill monument requires 20-30 minutes of climbing uphill. For those with difficulty climbing, we recommend a private tour that leaves out Vitkov Hill. We can offer you an excellent tour of cold war sites in the city center that doesn’t require the ascent to Vitkov.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Prague Cold War Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $119.89 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tram tickets; Historian guide.
Where does it start?
Please meet your guide outside Kostel Svaty Josef, Náměstí Republiky 1077/2, 110 00 Praha 1
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Prague.
