Prague WW2 & Communism Walking Tour (Anthropoid Crypt, Tip-Based)
Description
Experience Prague's turbulent 20th century—from Nazi occupation to communist oppression and Velvet Revolution triumph—with guides whose families lived it. **What You'll Discover:** - Prague Uprising at Old Town Hall battleground - Pinkas Synagogue: Memorial to 80,000 Czech Jews - Anthropoid Crypt: Assassins' desperate last stand - Wenceslas Square: Velvet Revolution birthplace - Kafka's rotating head - how past influenced presence We certified local guides sharing history as well as personal family stories. **Key Details:** - Tip-based: €3 booking secures spot; you can tip the guide at the end - Group size: up to 30 - 3hrs moderate walking: Old Town → New Town - Start Malostranská → End Anthropoid Crypt Transformative for history lovers. Limited spots—book today!
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Itinerary
This is where our tour starts. There are two important monuments in Klarov. Memorial to the Second Resistance and Winged Lion Memorial. We will tell you how Czechoslovakia gained its independence in the First World War, why it was one of the first countries Hitler occupied and what happened to Czechoslovak soldiers during the WW2.
You will learn the fate of Czech Jewish people, how many of them managed to emigrate and what happened to those who didn't.
Here, next to the Old Town Hall we will tell the story of the Prague Uprising and explain how the end of WW2 set the stage for the rise of Communism in Czechoslovakia.
What happened after communism started in Czechoslovakia? Why did Warsaw Pact armies invade Czechoslovakia in 1968? And where was the place of Jan Palach's self-immolation?
Here you will see the Rotating Head of Kafka, we will talk about art during Communism.
You will learn here about the Velvet Revolution and the fall of communism.
We'll introduce to you Vaclav Havel, the first president of Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism and will explain his role during the Velvet Revolution
We'll show you the Dancing House and the the story of Valentine's Day bombing.
We will finish the tour with the story of the most important achievement of Czechoslovak resistance during WW2. Operation Anthropoid.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Animals are not allowed inside the war memorial we visit at the end of the tour
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Reviews(56)
Tour was great and a lot of information packed in. Little insights and the biggest hits too. Highly recommend - a lot of walking.
Thank you for your review Marella! We are glad to hear you enjoyed our WW2 & Communism Tours! We hope the rest of you Prague stay was amazing and hope to see you again on one of our walking tours!
Kamil was awesome. The personal experiences combined with the history made for a very memorable tour. You could never go wrong with him as your tour guide.
Thank you for leaving a review. We’re glad to hear Kamil made the tour memorable by sharing personal experiences alongside the history, and we appreciate your recommendation.
Excellent tour with Jakub! He made a serious topic enjoyable and entertaining, finding the right balance of sharing information in a participative way, while lightening the mood with the occasional joke. Very organized and educational. I enjoyed it more than I expected to. Highly recommend!
Thank you for leaving a review. We're glad Jakub made a serious topic enjoyable and entertaining with the right balance of information and humor. It's great you found the tour organized, educational, and enjoyed it more than expected. Thanks for recommending it!
Jacob gave an excellent informed walking tour. Not to be missed.
Thank you for your great review! We’re happy you enjoyed the tour with Jacob and found it so informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation 😊
Very informative tour with lots of details. Kuba was a wonderful guide. Highly recommended if you are interested in the history of Czechia and Prague during the WWII and communist eras.
Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed exploring Prague’s WWII and communist history with Kuba. Thank you for the recommendation!
My family of four—two adults and two teen boys—had a fabulous tour with Kamil for WWII and Communism, and an equally wonderful tour with Dita of the castle area. All four of us were captivated, despite our vastly different knowledge of Prague and its history going in. 10/10, I would have taken every one of their tours if time allowed.
It’s lovely to hear that your family enjoyed both tours! Those topics and locations really bring Prague’s history to life, and it sounds like everyone found something to connect with. Hopefully, you’ll have a chance to come back someday and discover even more of the city with us.
Kamil is the best tour guide I’ve experienced anywhere. Knowledgeable local but well traveled to have international context. Explanarions are concise and insightful with connections from one stop to the next.
That’s really kind of you to say. Kamil will be happy to know you enjoyed the tour and his approach to connecting the stories around the city. He’s passionate about sharing Prague’s history in a clear and meaningful way. Thanks for joining us and taking the time to write this!
Very nice and interesting tour
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour! 🙂
Jacob did a wonderful job. He mixed humor and knowledge together to show all the complexities during the communist period. He took the time to answer questions and provided an interactive experience. I would highly recommend this tour
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed Jacob’s tour and his mix of humor, knowledge, and insight into the communist period. It’s great that you appreciated the interactive approach — we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
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