WWII/WW2 Prague with a Local Historian Semi Private Tour
Description
SMALL GROUP/SEMIPRIVATE EXPERIENCE Explore Prague’s gripping WWII history with a passionate local guide and Czech historian Jiri Kluc, author of numerous books on WWII and 20th century history. Dive into stories of bravery, resistance, and resilience that shaped the city during the Nazi occupation. Discover the chilling reign of Reinhard Heydrich, the 'Butcher of Prague,' whose assassination marked the highest-ranking Nazi ever killed in WWII. Follow the daring footsteps of Operation Anthropoid—this is the only tour in Prague that takes you to the actual location of the assassination, where the story unfolded. You’ll also visit the Parachutists’ Church and see unique bullet holes. Learn about the 1945 Czech uprising, Nicholas Winton’s rescue of 669 Jewish children (as portrayed in the movie One Life), and the dramatic, mistaken American bombing of Prague. Walk by former Gestapo headquarters. Join this unique walking tour, and let history come alive with every step.
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Itinerary
Discover stories from the beginning of the Nazi occupation while visiting the very places where history was written. The tour features compelling accounts by renowned Czech historian Jiří Klůc, centered around the square and its historic area.
Stories from liberation of Czechoslovakia in 1945, including the advance of the U.S. Army led by General George S. Patton in western Bohemia. Hear stories drawn from historical research and firsthand testimonies, and learn about the dramatic events of the Prague Uprising in 1945
Story of Nicholas Winton. He saved 669, mainly Jewish, children through train transports — a story later told in the film One Life. Visit exclusive locations connected to Sir Nicholas Winton and hear stories from my personal research. I had the rare opportunity to interview some of the children he rescued.
See the bullet holes and visit the church where the resistance hid after assassinating Reinhard Heydrich — the founder of the Holocaust and the third-highest-ranking Nazi. Focusing on Operation Anthropoid and the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the No. 3 Nazi leader.
Story of American Bombing of Prague in 1945
Gestapo headquarters
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(66)
If you do only one guided tour while in Prague, make it this WWII walking tour. Hands down, Jiri was the single best tour guide we had on our entire vacation! From the very beginning, Jiri brought history to life in a way no textbook ever could. His depth of knowledge surrounding WWII, the Nazi occupation, and local Czech resistance history is staggering, but what really sets him apart is his energy. His passion for sharing these stories is genuine and contagious—you can’t help but be completely captivated from start to finish. We walked away having learned so much context about the city and its history that we never would have discovered on our own. Jiri answered every question with unbelievable insight and made the entire experience deeply engaging and meaningful. Do not hesitate to book this—and specifically ask for Jiri! You will not regret it.
We had an outstanding morning with Jiri! It was fascinating to hear a local Czech perspective on WWII. He is extremely knowledgeable and you can tell he is passionate about what he does and the stories he preserves.
What a fabulous choice of tour. Jiri is an exceptional guide. He has a lot of knowledge of the intricacies of the situation around Prague during and after WW2. He has a deep knowledge that he shares freely of Prague but also of international rsponses to the developing situation in Europe especially Prague. He has and convets his deep understanding of what people especially Jewish people went through at the time, The most impressive part is that his passion keeps on going to find and interview childen who were rescued by Nicholas Winton from sure death by the Nazi regime in Prague, I most defintely recommend this tour with Jiri.
Great couple of hours with Jiří who clearly knows Prague, its history and stories. A very relaxed walk hearing about the heros of Prague during WWII.
I booked the WWII tour with Hana for my son’s birthday, as he’s a huge WWI and WWII history buff. Our tour guide was fantastic—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and great at putting different historical eras into perspective. (Pro tip: Be sure to ask her about the left wing of the National Museum!) It made for an unforgettable birthday experience.
Jiri, the guide, has a PhD in history and is part of the next generation of historians. He interviews people from all over the world about their experiences, especially with World War II. He is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about Prague, with some truly incredible and moving stories throughout the tour. I'm really glad we went with him instead of a larger group tour. I will remember his stories for a very long time.
Had the pleasure of learning about WW2 in a Czech perspective and with a focus on Prague. Hana was a perfect guide! She was good at telling the story, and we had some exciting conversations along the way. Can definitely recommend the tour if you are interested in history, or if you just want to know more about the war in a Czech perspective. The small group also made the trip extra good 🙂
Jiri did a great job telling us about the history of WW2 as we visited the main sites where events occurred. His passion for this topic as a historian shows! Visiting the sites with him certainly brought to life what happened. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone that visits Prague. A must do!
This is a do not miss opportunity! A truly profound experience with a personal guide that shares both rich history and the impact of the political regimes im a more personal way. This tour covers a lot of ground- you see a lot of fascinating sites, the crypts being some of the most moving. While this tour brings you to many different not to miss sites in Prague, it is specialized for those who really want to gain a greater appreciation of the impact of history on humanity and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit it and this nation. A truly incredible and personal tour!
Hana was an excellent and friendly tour guide who is knowledgeable and made the experience so worthwhile.
