Small-Group World War II Historical Tour in Prague

Summary

Meet your guide and group of 15 or fewer in central Prague. Then, set out to uncover one of the city’s darkest chapters — the Nazi occupation of WWII. Czechoslovakia was pivotal to the war and Nazi Germany’s strategic aims. As you walk and talk, see sites and buildings associated with the 1939-1945 occupation, learning how and why it happened and about daily life under Nazi control. Pause at squares that presided over parades and protests, and see where Czech resistance fighters hid and plotted against the occupiers. Hear about the brave individuals who risked their lives to help Prague’s vulnerable, and learn about a key event: the assassination of Nazi security head, Reinhard Heydrich, in 1942. Discover how paratroopers were flown in to kill the ‘Butcher of Prague,’ and the details of the daring assignment, codenamed ‘Operation Anthropoid.’ Plus, follow in the footsteps of the freedom fighters of the 1945 Prague Uprising: learning about the barricades and subterfuge that helped bring the occupation to an end. Visit St. Cyril and Methodius Church, a place that hangs heavy with the Nazi response to Heydrich’s assassination. See the exhibitions and photos on display. Your tour concludes in central Prague.

Tour info

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

Why take this tour?

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?

  • Local guide

  • Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius

  • Entry/Admission - St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral

  • Entry/Admission - National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Prague Trips & Tickets

About operator:

PRAGUE TRIPS & TICKETS - a wide range of activities throughout the Czech Republic as well as accommodation in private apartments at the Old Town Square. The company’s office is located right in the historic center of Prague, close to the Old Town Square. Prague Trips & Tickets besides being a reseller for all kinds of activities in Prague also provides their own sightseeing tours. At the office clients will also find guidebooks, maps, postcards and souvenirs for sale, as well as information on things to see and do in the Czech Republic. The office is open seven days a week until 9pm, providing visitors with a central starting point for their holiday.

  • 434 reviews