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

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WW2 and Anthropoid Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Guided tour of Operation Anthropoid — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: McGee's Trips & Tickets

Ages: Youth (7–18 years) · Adults (19–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Mcgee's Trips & Tickets

5 min

The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
Stop 2

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
Stone Bell House

5 min

Learn about the Sudeten Deutsche Party, The Munich Agreement and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
Church of Our Lady before Tyn

Passing 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.
Stop 5

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.
Celetna Street

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
Stop 7

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
Stop 8

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
Wenceslas Square

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.
Stop 10

3 min

A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation.
Petschek Palace

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".
Stop 12

Passing 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.
Stop 13

3 min

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

8 min

Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945.
St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral

15 min Admission included

Visit to the Cathedral with guide.
National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror

20 min Admission included

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8

End point

Using your ticket

Minimum of 2 passengers per booking required
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please arrive to the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour commence

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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