Discover how Czechoslovakia played a pivotal role in World War Two. Hear why Hitler came to power, what role Czechoslovakia played, and the story behind Operation Anthropoid on this 3-hour walking tour.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Private group available

Highlights

Experience World War Two history
Learn about the assassination of one of Hitler’s top officers
See the last hiding place of the Czech resistance

Full description

Your knowledgeable guide will explain what Operation Anthropoid was and who the key players involved were. See where the resistance members hid during the occupation and hear about why some people risked their lives. During the tour, guests have an opportunity to visit the place where the country’s heroes fought their last battle, learn more about the Prague Uprising and the local resistance, and discover some of the buildings and landmarks associated with World War Two. The tour will also cover the student uprising and the events that occurred during the early days of the war. The tour will end at the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in the New Town, which now serves as a memorial to the victims of the Third Reich. Guests can spend time contemplating Prague’s tragic history before heading back to the Old Town.

Includes

Local guide
A visit to the Church of St. Cyril and Methodious, the location of the last resistance of Czech paratroopers

Hotel pick-up

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

All tours begin in front of the building at Tynska 7. Once you are standing behind Tyn Cathedral, turn left to continue on Tynska Street, and soon you will see the wooden door of house number 7.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

This tour is not wheelchair accessible
This tour is stroller accessible
Service animals are allowed
This tour runs with a minimum of 2 guests
Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.1/5
Organization
4.3/5

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I went on the Prague WWII and Operation Anthropoid tour and Dana was my guide. The tour was absolutely fantastic and is a must for history lovers and Prague tourists alike. If you want to understand the history of the city/Czechoslovakia before and during the war as well as the importance of Czech resistance to Nazism then this is the tour for you! Dana was an incredible guide, answering any questions that I had regarding the resistance/Czechoslovakia in WWII and brought the history to life on our 3 hour walk through Prague. The tour ends at the crypt of St. Cyril and Methodius cathedral, an extremely emotional experience. Thank you Dana!

April 22, 2022

Simona was very informative, and very responsive to questions. She made sure that we have a great experience. Thanks for it . Highly recommended, until now my idea of Prague missed this important part of its history. But I highly recommend to know about this part of history and its super interesting to know.

August 19, 2021

We found the tour very interesting and informative. The guide petra went into a lot of detail on every aspect of the tour and was very engaging with all of us. There was quite a bit of walking which on a bad day mighn't be so pleasant but we had a lovely day. I would really recommend this tour.

November 7, 2019

Prague: World War 2 and Operation Anthropoid Walking Tour

Prague: World War 2 and Operation Anthropoid Walking Tour

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