Prague Cold War Walking Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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.

   10 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   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.

   1 hour•Admission not included

3. 3

   Zizkov Television Tower

   Best view of the Brutalist style Zizkov Television Tower.

   5 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Wenceslas Square

   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.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Admire the ironic sculpture of King Wenceslas and consider it's relevance to contemporary Central European political atmosphere.

   5 minutes•Admission free

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside Kostel Svaty Josef, Náměstí Republiky 1077/2, 110 00 Praha 1

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.