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

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

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

   5 minutes•Admission free

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 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

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

   5 minutes•Admission free

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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

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 minutes•Admission free

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 minutes•Admission free

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 minutes•Admission free

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 minutes•Admission free

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 minutes•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation.

    3 minutes•Admission free

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 minutes•Admission free

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.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

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 minutes•Admission free

14. 14

    Charles Square

    Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945.

    8 minutes•Admission free•See on map

15. 15

    SS. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral

    Visit to the Cathedral with guide.

    15 minutes•Admission included•See on map

16. 16

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

    20 minutes•Admission included

Meeting point

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

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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

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