Prague WW2 & Communism Walking Tour (incl. Anthropoid Crypt)
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(69)
Vaclav was a very nice guide, lots of knowledge shared in the tour.
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Prague WW2 & Communism Walking Tour (incl. Anthropoid Crypt) with Václav and appreciated his friendly approach and wealth of knowledge. It’s wonderful to hear that he made the history engaging and informative. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Václav! 😊🇨🇿
Went on WW 2 & communism tour with Jakob it was excellent, very informative . Realised how much you miss when you don’t get a great tour guide.Jakob was highly educated on all things historical about Prague & left us wanting more. Great tour & exceptional tour guide. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased to hear that Jakob made the WWII and Communism tour excellent and informative. His deep knowledge of Prague’s history clearly made a lasting impression and left you wanting to learn more. Thank you for the strong recommendation!
The Prague WW2 & Communism Walking Tour on 08/01/26 with Nico was conducted very well with in-depth and interesting explanations from a historical and human perspective. The city seen in its succession of events and people's lives. An accurate chronological account rich in detail. The guide was excellent and attentive to the group, always available and kind! Recommended!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad Nico’s detailed and engaging storytelling brought Prague’s history and the lives of its people into focus. We also appreciate your kind comments about his attentiveness and kindness, and we’ll be sure to pass them on to him.
Great tour with Nico who had lots of knowledge and answered all our questions. Ideal weather for walking tour as well as it was in the 70 degrees.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad Nico’s knowledge and helpful answers made the walking tour enjoyable, and that the weather was ideal too.
Very informative, lots of walking. Please note that the guide tends to use foul language which was not necessary.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you found the tour informative. Our guide sends his sincere apologies for the language used — the topic can be very emotional for our guides, and at times they may get caught up in the moment. This is not our standard, and it goes against the way we aim to guide. We have spoken with the guide, and he also apologizes.
Super knowledgeable and articulate! Great history lesson and personal story. Very much enjoyed this!
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found it knowledgeable, engaging, and enjoyable.
Vaclav was an outstanding tour guide. His English is excellent, and he was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who has historical interests.
Thank you guys for the review! I am glad you enjoyed the tour and that you would recommend it to others. Maybe see you again on some of the other walking tours with our company ♥️
We had Vaclav as a tour guide. We found out he is the man behind the camera on the YouTube Channel - Real Prague Guides. Super informative & it’s pay what you think it’s worth - why I thought was a crazy business plan, but everyone, including us, paid what I felt was a fair price ($28 USD ea). Not a single person was disappointed. Not only did we learn about WW2 and Communism, he also stopped at some touristy attractions. I would recommend this trip to anyone and also ish I was here longer to take some of the other tours. Ask for a photo - they’ll do that too.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure meeting you and guiding you around Prague on the WWII & Communism Tour. I also appreciate you watching our YouTube channel. I hope you have a wonderful time in Jindřichův Hradec as you retrace your family’s steps.
We had a tour with Vaclav that was very interesting and entertaining, totally recommend. We were two people and we learned a lot.
Thank you guys for joining and leaving a review! Glad to hear you found the tour entertaining!
V was an amazing tour guide! Very interesting and well done.
Thank you guys! Glad to hear you enjoyed the tour!
