Prague: WWII & Anthropoid Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Prague

This three-hour 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.
Your knowledgeable guide will explain what Operation Anthropoid was and who were the key players involved. See where the resistance members hid during the occupation and learn personal stories as to why some people risked their lives.
During the tour, guests have an opportunity to visit where the country’s heroes fought their last battle, learn more about the Prague Uprising and the local resistance, and discover some of the buildings associated with World War Two.
The tour will end at the Church of St Cyril and Methodius, which now serves as a memorial to the victims of the Third Reich.

Some important sights on the tour:
Location of the biggest battle during the Prague Uprising in May 1945
The apartment where Czech paratroopers were hiding
Storefront where evidence from the assassination was exhibited
Hotel where important Nazi leaders stayed
Infamous Gestapo Headquarters
Former Gestapo prison
The location where the Czech paratroopers paid the ultimate price
Areas hit by the 1945 bombing and much more….

Our Guides

Radek

Romika

Pasquale

Allen

Vojta

On arrival

The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1.
Directions from the Astronomical Clock:
Walk across Old Town Square toward Tyn Cathedral. With Tyn Cathedral in front of you, take the narrow, cobbled street (Tynska) which runs between the Cathedral and the beige Baroque Kinsky Palace. Once you are standing behind Tyn Cathedral, you will see the big wooden door of building number 7.

Things to note

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time
Bottle of water

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.