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

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Prague, Czech Republic

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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.

What's Included

  • Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Czech Republic
Týnská 627/, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Resslova 9a
120 00 Praha 2-Nové Město, Czechia

What To Expect

Mcgee's Trips & Tickets

The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

U Budovce

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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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stone Bell House

Learn about the Sudeten Deutsche Party, The Munich Agreement and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of Our Lady before Tyn (Pass 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.
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Staroměstská radnice

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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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Celetna Street

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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Melantrichova

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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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bata

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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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vaclavske NamEsti

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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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Esplanade Hotel Prague

A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Petschek Palace

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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Národní muzeum (Pass 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.
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Vodičkova

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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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Karlovo namesti

Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945.
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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral

Visit to the Cathedral with guide.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror

Visit the memorial, and the crypt where the Czech paratroopers paid the ultimate price. End ot the tour.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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