Small-Group Half-Day Cold War Walking Tour in Prague
3 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
English
Language Offered
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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.
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Small group for personal service
3-hour Communist walking tour of Prague
Visit the city with a historian
Learn about life during the Cold War
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Walking tour
Historian guide
Exclusions
Entrance to St Vitkov Hill Monument - Hall of the Red Army Tickets (adults CZK 110, students & seniors CZK 60)
Food and drinks
Gratuities (recommended)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure point
St. Joseph Church (Kostel sv. Josefa), Prague at 10am and 2pm (please advise at time of booking)
Departure Time
Departs at 10am and 2pm (please advise at time of booking)
Return Details
Returns to original departure point at approximately
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.