Prague: Cold War & Nuclear Bunker Tour with Wenceslas Square

Four floors down: Prague's hidden Cold War bunker and the 1989 revolution that ended it

You walk through Prague's communist history starting at Wenceslas Square, visit the former secret police building, learn about the 1989 Velvet Revolution, then descend 84 steps into a real 1950s nuclear bunker buried 25 meters underground. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, public tram transport, museum entry, and a survival guide booklet. Plan for three hours total, with the bunker visit as the centerpiece.

Step-by-step itinerary

Prague communism history and bunker visit

• Start tour at meeting point
• Visit former secret police building
• Learn about Velvet Revolution 1989
• Explore Czech political history
• Hear about Soviet invasion and Dubcek
• Take tram to Zizkov district
• Walk to nuclear bunker entrance
• Descend 84 steps to bunker
• Tour Cold War nuclear bunker museum
• Take tram back to city center
• End tour at city center

The experience

The tour starts at Wenceslas Square, where the Velvet Revolution unfolded in 1989, and moves through the city's communist past before heading to the real reason you came: a nuclear bunker buried 84 steps underground in the Žižkov district. Your guide walks you through the former secret police building, explains what happened during the Soviet invasion of August 1968, and then you take the public tram (included in the price) out to the residential area where the bunker sits hidden beneath a hill. The whole thing takes about three hours, and you're not just reading about Cold War history. You're standing inside the actual tunnels and rooms where people would have sheltered during a nuclear explosion.

Once you descend those 84 steps (yes, that's the George Orwell number, and no, it's not accidental), the bunker opens up into spaces carved 25 meters below ground. The rooms still hold original Cold War expositions, photographs, army gear, and equipment from the 1950s era. It's the kind of place where the concrete walls and narrow corridors do the talking. You don't need much imagination to understand what it was built for. You'll get a copy of an authentic survival guide with nuclear instructions, which is equal parts historical artifact and unsettling reminder of what people actually prepared for. The guide stays with you the whole way, explaining the history of Czechoslovakia during the communist period and how the bunker fit into the broader Cold War strategy.

After the bunker, you take the tram back to the city center. The whole Prague Cold War tour moves at a steady pace. There's walking involved, and the stairs down are steep, but it's not a sprint. Public transport tickets are included, so you're not fumbling with a ticket machine or worrying about directions. The guide handles the logistics, and you just follow along and listen.

What’s included

Your day includes an English-speaking live guide, public transport tickets to and from the bunker via tram, entrance to the Nuclear Bunker Museum with Cold War expositions and original equipment, a photo booklet documenting the bunker, and an authentic survival guide with nuclear instructions from the 1950s era.

Options for this experience

2 options

English-language tour, 20269 departure times: the first at 10:20, the last at 17:45

German-language tour, 202611:10 and 14:10

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 10:20, the last at 17:45

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 26

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour

Is this one for you?This tour works well if you want to understand Prague's Cold War history and see a real 1950s nuclear bunker without arranging transport or museum entry separately: the tram tickets and guide handle both, and the three-hour pace fits a single afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 9 departure times. In German, at 11:10 and 14:10.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How deep is the nuclear bunker?

The bunker sits up to 25 meters below ground level. You descend 84 steps down a large double staircase to reach the tunnels and rooms.

What's included in the tour price?

English-speaking guide, public tram tickets to and from the bunker, entrance to the Nuclear Bunker Museum, a photo booklet, and an authentic survival guide with nuclear instructions.

How long does the tour take?

About three hours, though timing can vary by 10–15 minutes depending on group size.

Where does the tour start?

At Wenceslas Square in central Prague. From there you walk through the city, visiting the former secret police building and other Cold War sites before taking the tram to the bunker in Žižkov.

Is the bunker accessible for people with mobility issues?

No. The tour involves significant walking and 84 steps down a steep staircase. It's not suitable for wheelchair users, people with walking disabilities, or those with mobility concerns.

Can I book online right before the tour?

Online tickets can be made up to 30 minutes before the tour starts. Once the tour departs, joining the group is not guaranteed.

Is photography allowed?

Still photography is allowed. Video recording requires special permission from the guide.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour involves city walking and descending stairs, so avoid heels or uncomfortable footwear.