WWII in Prague Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through history on our small group WW2 tour. Explore medieval century underground cellars, originally built in the 12th century and repurposed as shelters from bombing at the end of WW2. Witness a private collection of WWII artifacts, see the NSDAP headquarters, and traverse areas struck by carpet-bombing in 1945. Discover the poignant Operation Anthropoid Museum and the crypt of St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral—a refuge for Czechoslovak paratroopers after Heydrich's assassination. Uncover the city's wartime scars, gaining a profound insight into the sacrifices made in the fight against oppression and tyranny.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting point in front of the Powder Tower
Hear the story of establishemnt of Czechislovakia
Czech national Resistance secret flat
See the Hall and clock in ruines on our archive photos.
Prague uprising memorials
Former NSDAP (Nazi party) headquarter, we walk by.
Jewish quarter
The medieval underground used in 1944 during bombing of Prague as an air raid shelter. Private collection of WWII artifacts.
Visit Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral where the parachutists of the operation Anthropoid paid their ultimate price
Enther the Crypt and Operation Anthropoid museum bellow the cathedral, the place of the last battle where Czechoslovak parachooters paid their ultimate price
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Skip the line
- Small groups
Reviews(971)
Lots of interesting info, but it was a little slower than expected. Lots of standing or sitting around listening and looking at pictures. Also went 3 hours and I expected 2, and 2 would've been more appropriate as well. But the tour guide was very knowledgeable and you could tell he was passionate about it as well, as a local who has been effected by this history.
I have mixed feelings about this tour but it is primarily due to the guide I had I think. She was hard to understand and I couldn’t decide if she was passionate or angry about the subject matter. Seeing the crypt where the resistance fighters had their last stand and learning about their story was really interesting. I would have enjoyed it more with a different guide.
It was an interesting day lernt a lot of history, the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable good day.
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide.
One of the best tours we have ever taken. Otokar, our guide, was impressive. He knew a lot about the subject and enjoyed sharing it with us, a 10!
Until the crypt there is not much to see. A few plaques and gold stars on sidewalk. So it is the narrative of the guide that makes this worthwhile. She did a phenomenal job. We also the tavern rest break with pictures and a beer.
This was my husband's favourite walking tour in Prague because he is very interested in WWII history. Our guide was just brilliant as he totally brought to life what happened and when. He was able to show us documents and photos and also a gun from that period of time. We visited 2 underground places used by the Germans for various purposes - one was a torture chamber. We also visited the Crypt of Operation Anthropoid where the lives of a number of soldiers ended. We were told the full story in great detail. We learnt about the resistance movement and their radio stations and saw where one was located and how the Germans were able to detect where the radio stations were located. Our guide was also a teacher which is why he knew his subject matter so well and was compelling to listen to. Brilliant.
Excellent and informative tour. The guide was brilliant. She gave lots of fascinating little details and a real Czech perspective of living under Nazi and Communist rule. The church and crypt were very moving.
Hanna our guide was amazing her knowledge & passion about the history of Prague & the Operation Anthropoid made the tour so memorable. When we took a break she made a point of going around the whole group sharing her knowledge & including everyone in seeing the history pieces that she had gathered. I would highly recommend this tour. Emma & Family - Ireland 🇮🇪
Guide was quite knowledgeable
