Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour

Summary

Meet your guide and tour group in by the Charles Bridge in central Prague at 1:30pm.  Set off through the city on foot, listening to your guide's insightful commentary as you walk. You'll come to a better understanding of how some of the major events of WWII played out in the Czech capital, including the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, otherwise known as 'The Butcher of Prague'. Stop at the place where the Czechs fought their last battle, now a museum. See the former SS and Gestapo headquarters and stroll through Old Town Square. Hear storied of the Czechs who defended their country and see authentic photos from that time.  End your tour at the Čechúv bridge after 3.5 hours.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Dive into fascinating stories of heroes and traitors of Czechoslovakia in WWII and see the places, where brave Czechs suffered and died for the freedom of their country. Step by step, you’ll go with your guide through the most important places and events of WWII in Prague. Cruising through the city you’ll see the former Gestapo headquarters as well as the church where Czech paratroopers who assassinated Reinhard Heydrich fought their last battle.. At the Old Town Square you’ll hear breathtaking stories of Czechs who were defending Prague against German troops during the fights of Prague Uprising and see authentic photographs taken during and right after the fights. Throughout the war, Prague was bombed couple of times and your guide will show you its impact on the daily life of locals. At last your guide will explain you a political background of the end of WWII, which determined the course of Czechoslovakia for the next 40 years.

What’s included?

  • Professional local guide

  • Coffee break (coffee, tea or soft drink of your choice included)

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Explore Prague

About operator:

We LOVE PRAGUE and are proud of its beauty. That's why Explore Prague creates wide variety of unique tours, which will help you to get to know Prague better than ever before. Get ready for a lots of fun on our themed tours (like WWII and Communism Tour, Coffee Tour, Hidden Gems of Prague tour etc.) and sightseeing tours (Old Town tour, Prague Castle Tour, Prague Hike etc.) and day trips (to Kutna Hora). We hope that we will help you to make your stay here unforgettable :) ExplorePrague Team

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