Overview
Explore the National Memorial which includes the Hall of the Red Army and 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 on this private 3-hour walking tour in Prague with an historian guide.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tram tickets
Historian guide
Entrance to the National Monument at Vitkov Hill - Hall of the Red Army Tickets (adults CZK 110, students & seniors CZK 60)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide outside Kostel Svaty Josef, Náměstí Republiky 1077/2, 110 00 Praha 1.
What to expect
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Pedestrian Tunnel Karlin-Zhizhkov
10 min
Walk through the pedestrian tunnel and observe the locked doors leading to nuclear bomb-shelter corridors build in the Cold War era and still maintained.
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National Monument at Vitkov
30 min
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. -
Prague TV tower - Zizkov Television Tower
5 min
Best view of the Brutalist style Zizkov Television Tower.
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Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti)
20 min
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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Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse
5 min
Admire the ironic sculpture of King Wenceslas and consider it's relevance to contemporary Central European political atmosphere.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Prague).
Additional Information
- This tour involves a steep climb of 20 minutes up Vitkov Hill. If you have mobility issues, we suggest letting us know so that we can leave out Vitkov Hill and focus on other sites related to the Cold War in Prague.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Prague Cold War Walking Tour
Can I cancel Private Prague Cold War Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Please meet your guide outside Kostel Svaty Josef, Náměstí Republiky 1077/2, 110 00 Praha 1. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Tram tickets
- Historian guide
What's not included?
- Entrance to the National Monument at Vitkov Hill - Hall of the Red Army Tickets (adults CZK 110, students & seniors CZK…
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pedestrian Tunnel Karlin-Zhizhkov, National Monument at Vitkov, Prague TV tower - Zizkov Television Tower, Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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