Overview
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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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8
Good to know
• 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
What to expect
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Mcgee's Trips & Tickets
5 min
The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
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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
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Stone Bell House
5 min
Learn about the Sudeten Deutsche Party, The Munich Agreement and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
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Church of Our Lady before Tyn
5 min
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti)
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.
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3 min
A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation.
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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".
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5 min
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.
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3 min
Pass by one of the central streets in Prague New Town and hear about two covert, unfortunately unsuccessful operations: Tin a Bioscop
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Karlovo namesti
8 min
Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945.
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St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral
15 min
Visit to the Cathedral with guide.
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National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror
20 min
Visit the memorial, and the crypt where the Czech paratroopers paid the ultimate price. End ot the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Prague).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague
Can I cancel Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8
What's included?
- Local guide
- Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mcgee's Trips & Tickets, Stone Bell House, Church of Our Lady before Tyn, Celetna Street, Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Petschek Palace, Karlovo namesti, St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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