No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking

Prague Cold War Walking Tour

Location Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
$239.67
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Hall of the Red Army and Klement Gottwald's mausoleum form the centerpiece of a captivating 3-hour walking tour through Prague's rich history of totalitarianism. This immersive experience unveils significant sites that shaped the city's narrative during a pivotal era.

  • 🕵️‍♂️ Guided Walking Tour: Join an expert historian as your guide, providing deep insights into the historical context of each site.
  • 🚋 Tram Tickets Included: Enjoy seamless transportation with included tram tickets for an effortless journey between locations.
  • 🏛️ Visit the Hall of the Red Army, a remarkable site that captures the essence of the era.
  • 🔬 Explore the mausoleum of Klement Gottwald, where the first chairman of the KSC rests, alongside an adjoining laboratory and temperature control center.
  • 🌉 Stroll through the pedestrian tunnel at Karlin-Zhizhkov, observing the historical nuclear bomb-shelter corridors from the Cold War era.
  • 🏰 Discover the National Monument at Vitkov, commemorating Czech and Slovak warriors of WWI, and the impressive statue of Jan Zizka.
  • 📺 Marvel at the Zizkov Television Tower, offering the best views of its striking Brutalist architecture.
  • 🏞️ Reflect on the history of Wenceslas Square, from its 14th-century origins to the significant events of the Velvet Revolution.
  • 🗿 Admire the Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse, a thought-provoking piece that critiques contemporary politics.

With Tinggly, enjoy the flexibility of instant e-delivery, a commitment to sustainability, and the freedom of no expiration on your vouchers, allowing for global choice in your adventures.

—
Walking tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Historian guide
  • Tram tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

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

  • Pedestrian Tunnel Karlin-Zhizhkov
    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.
  • National Monument at Vitkov
    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
    Best view of the Brutalist style Zizkov Television Tower.
  • 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.
  • Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse
    Admire the ironic sculpture of King Wenceslas and consider it's relevance to contemporary Central European political atmosphere.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Prague Cold War Walking Tour

    Location Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
    $239.67
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Delivery options

    eVoucher

    • Free
    • Instant delivery
    • Environmentally friendly

    Physical Gift Box

    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
    • Shipping Worldwide

    No expiration date
    Easy refund
    Free exchange
    Easy booking
    Planet friendly
    Global availability
    As seen on