Prague WW2 & Communism Walking Tour (incl. Anthropoid Crypt)

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   This is where our tour starts. There are two important monuments in Klarov. Memorial to the Second Resistance and Winged Lion Memorial.

   We will tell you how Czechoslovakia gained its independence in the First World War, why it was one of the first countries Hitler occupied and what happened to Czechoslovak soldiers during the WW2.

   20 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   Pinkas Synagogue (Pinkasova Synagoga) and Old Jewish Cemetery

   You will learn the fate of Czech Jewish people, how many of them managed to emigrate and what happened to those who didn't.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Prague Old Town Square

   Here, next to the Old Town Hall we will tell the story of the Prague Uprising and explain how the end of WW2 set the stage for the rise of Communism in Czechoslovakia.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Wenceslas Square

   What happened after communism started in Czechoslovakia? Why did Warsaw Pact armies invade Czechoslovakia in 1968? And where was the place of Jan Palach's self-immolation?

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Here you will see the Rotating Head of Kafka, we will talk about art during Communism.

   15 minutes•Admission free

6. 6

   You will learn here about the Velvet Revolution and the fall of communism.

   15 minutes•Admission free

7. 7

   Prague National Theatre

   We'll introduce to you Vaclav Havel, the first president of Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism and will explain his role during the Velvet Revolution

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Dancing House

   We'll show you the Dancing House and the the story of Valentine's Day bombing.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   SS. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral

   We will finish the tour with the story of the most important achievement of Czechoslovak resistance during WW2. Operation Anthropoid.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

❗️IMPORTANT❗️We meet at the Malostranska metro exit (there’s only 1) right below the board OFFICIAL MEETING POINT. Look for a RED UMBRELLA with white 100 logo.

The map shows Prague. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Animals are not allowed inside the war memorial we visit at the end of the tour
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book