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

Основное

Маршрут

1. 1

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

   5 минут•Вход свободный

2. 2

   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

   8 минут•Вход свободный

3. 3

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

   5 минут•Вход свободный

4. 4

   Prague Old Town

   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.

   Проезд без остановки•Вход свободный•На карте

5. 5

   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 минут•Вход свободный

6. 6

   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 минут•Вход свободный

7. 7

   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

   8 минут•Вход свободный

8. 8

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

   5 минут•Вход свободный

9. 9

   Wenceslas Square

   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.

   8 минут•Вход свободный•На карте

10. 10

    A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation.

    3 минуты•Вход свободный

11. 11

    Petschek Palace, a Gestapo Headquarters where Czechoslovaks

    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".

    5 минут•Вход свободный

12. 12

    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.

    Проезд без остановки•Вход свободный

13. 13

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

    3 минуты•Вход свободный

14. 14

    Charles Square

    Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945.

    8 минут•Вход свободный•На карте

15. 15

    SS. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral

    Visit to the Cathedral with guide.

    15 минут•Входной билет включён•На карте

16. 16

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

    20 минут•Входной билет включён

Место встречи

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

На карте показан город Прага. Точное место встречи — адрес выше.Открыть карту крупнее

Трансфер

• Все встречаются в точке старта

Полезно знать

• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • 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

Отмена и возврат

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

• Отменяется с полным возвратом, если наберётся слишком мало участников