Prague Cold War Walking Tour

Prague, Czech Republic

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Step back to the height of the Cold War on a 3-hour walking tour of Prague’s Communist landmarks with a local historian. Learn about the policies and propaganda of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSC) as you explore the city, see important examples of Brutalist architecture and protest graffiti, and hear stories about daily life under totalitarian rule.

3-hour Communist walking tour of Prague
Visit the city with a historian
Learn about life during the Cold War
Small group for personal service
Choice of morning or afternoon departure

What's Included

Historian guide
Tram tickets

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

Prague, Czechia

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Make your way to St. Joseph Church, where this tour begins, then set out on a specially-designed route through Prague’s most important Communist sites. See the distinctive statuary and decorations in The Hall of the Red Army, built after the ‘elegant coup’ of 1948, and discuss KSC propaganda and politics.

Visit the mausoleum where the mummified corpse of Klement Gottwald—the first chairman of the KSC—was displayed, and the adjoining laboratory where his body was embalmed. See the largest equestrian statue in the world on Vitkov Hill, as the guide describes the importance Czech nationalism in local Communist rule.

Take in Letna Hill, former site of an enormous Stalin statue, and hear the tragic story of its sculptor. Visit the John Lennon Wall to see an important site of political protest, then pass the National Assembly building that was the seat of the Communist government. Continue to Wenceslaus Square, where the Velvet Revolution ignited in a single day: by the end of the tour, you’ll have a nuanced picture of the rise of Communism in Czechoslovakia, the impact of the Velvet Revolution, and its ongoing echoes in the modern-day Czech Republic.

Pedestrian Tunnel Karlin-Zhizhkov

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Monument at Vitkov

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Prague TV tower - Zizkov Television Tower

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wenceslas Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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This tour was fantastic. Vadim was...

Anne S, Oct 2016

This tour was fantastic. Vadim was an amazing guide and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a sophisticated, intellectual discussion on this history of communism in the Czech lands.

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