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Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague

4.8(264)Prague1 hour
VIATOR4.6(53)TRIPADVISOR4.8(211)

Description

This three-hour, small-group walking tour will explain why Hitler came to power, what role Czechoslovakia played in the Third Reich and what life was like during the Nazi occupation. Czechoslovakia played a pivotal role in World War II and was key to Germany’s war effort. Your guide will take you behind Prague's beautiful exterior and show you the scars it hides from the past.

Tour Options

Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague

Itinerary

5 min

The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1

8 min

Learn about the consequences of WW1 leading to the outbreak of WW2. Treaty of Versailles and the fall of 3 major power players, the creation of 9 new nations including Poland, Austria, and Czechoslovakia. A period of runaway inflation and the Great Depression and serious economic problems in Europe. Rise of nationalism throughout the continent. Rise of Hitler's popularity

5 min

Learn about the Sudeten Deutsche Party, The Munich Agreement and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

Pass by

Enjoy the view of a Gothic church and a dominant feature of the Old Town. It has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century.

8 min

See the wing of the Old Town Hall destroyed during the Prague Uprising in 1945. Hear about what every-day life was like during the occupation, and the May uprising that led to the victory and the end of war on May 8th.

8 min

You will hear about the 17th of November 1939 - the execution of Czech students, closure of Czech universities, and the situation in the Czech lands during the tenure of Konstantin von Neurath - when the country became part of the Third Reich. Appointment of Reinhard Heydrich to the position on September 27, 1941, which became a turning point in the history of the Protectorate

8 min

Hear about what preceded the Anthropoid Operation, about the exiled government in London, Operation Benjamin, Silver A and Silver B. See the building with the apartment of Josef and Marie Svatoš. This house played a key role in many stories of the war, as it was one of the main resistance hideouts

5 min

Learn about the "assasination" of Heydrich. This Baťa Department Store was used to exhibit the objects found at the scene of the assassination

8 min

Learn the tragic story of the village Lidice where on June 10, 1942 around ten o'clock in the morning all men were executed and all women taken to concentration camps. Lidice ceased to exist.

3 min

A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation.

5 min

Petschek Palace, a Gestapo Headquarters where Czechoslovaks were interrogated, tortured and killed in thousands. On June 16th, 1942 Karel Čurda is entering this building and betraying his comrades - turning point in the search of Heydrich´s "assasins".

Pass by

One of the most impressive buildings in Prague. The National Museum houses nearly 14 million items from the areas of natural history, history, arts, music and librarianship, which are located in dozens of museum buildings.

3 min

Pass by one of the central streets in Prague New Town and hear about two covert, unfortunately unsuccessful operations: Tin a Bioscop

8 min

Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945.

Admission included15 min

Visit to the Cathedral with guide.

Admission included20 min

Visit the memorial, and the crypt where the Czech paratroopers paid the ultimate price. End ot the tour.

Highlights

Local guide
Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius

What's included

Included
Local guide
Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour includes historical facts connected to World War 2 so it is not recommended for small children
  • Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Reviews(264)

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Navigate49735832312
August 15, 2026
Very informative and educational and a great chance to walk the city of Prague.

Our Guide Dan was a lovely young man and very informative, we really learned a lot and got to see some historical land marks that we would not have encountered otherwise. I really recommend this tour if you love WWII history and want to learn some lesser known histories of occupation of Prague/Czech Republic and an added bonus if you have Dan as your guide.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted that you enjoyed exploring this important chapter of Prague’s history with Dan and discovered some lesser-known stories and places along the way. We’ll be very happy to pass your kind words on to him. Thank you for joining us and for the lovely recommendation!

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Maya_G
August 8, 2026
WWII and Anthropoid Tour

Everyone with an interest in WWII and the Anthropoid Mission should take this your. Allen was a superb and knowledgeable tour guide.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted that you enjoyed learning about WWII and Operation Anthropoid with Allen. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him!

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57mayag
August 8, 2026
Small Group WII and Anthrepoid tour

I am an historian and getting to learn about the Czech experience during the war, and especially the Anthropoid Mission, was important to me. Allen was a knowledgeable and excellent guide. I highly recommend this 3 hour walking tour.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and recommendation! It means a lot to hear that, as a historian, you found the tour informative and valuable. We’re delighted that Allen helped bring the Czech wartime experience and Operation Anthropoid to life. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him!

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I5896XMjohnt
August 5, 2026
A must walking tour while in Prague

This was an absolute great walking tour for people who love the history of WWII in Prague along with Résistance and the importance of Operation Anthropoid. I highly recommend you requesting Alan as your guide, he was amazing! His passion for the history and knowledge of Prague is undeniable. Sincerely, John, Jeff and John

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering Prague’s WWII history and the story of Operation Anthropoid. It’s especially lovely to hear how much you appreciated Alan’s passion and knowledge. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him!

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181emiliaw
August 1, 2026
A very interesting tour!

I would 100% recommend going on this tour! The group was very small, and our guide Allen was super informative and engaging 🙂 A must-see for any history lover!

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Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the small-group experience and Allen’s engaging storytelling and knowledge. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. A big thank you from all of us! 😊

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Allister_D
July 29, 2026
Our guide was very...

Our guide was very knowledgeable, and presented a very informative tour of this dark time in Prauge's history.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear that you found the tour informative and appreciated your guide’s knowledge. It’s an important and difficult chapter of Prague’s history, and we’re pleased the tour helped bring it to life in a meaningful way. Thank you for joining us!

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Andrew N
July 21, 2026
Good tour, Good guide.

It was good. He knew the history well and explained it all. Except the conclusion to ww2.

Operator response

Thank you for the feedback!

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23lindsayg
July 15, 2026
Great Tour Guide

Allen was an excellent tour guide and historian. He tells the compelling story of the Czech people throughout the war with great deal of respect and personal investment. The visit to the crypt makes it all very real and reminds us what is worth protecting.

Operator response

Thank you for your nice review!

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Kim P
July 14, 2026
Well worth the time and money

My sister and I joined Dan for this tour. It was a fabulous experience. Dan is very knowledgeable and the tour really helped cement the historical events for me while experiencing the actual locations they occured. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone with interest in WWII.

Operator response

Thank you for the review and the recommendation!

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Ethan_M
July 2, 2026
Very informative tour...

Very informative tour that narratively tells the story of the Nazi occupation and the Czech resistance.

Operator response

Thank you for the review!

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