
Alchemy & Mysteries of Prague Castle
During this 3-hour night walking tour you will have the chance to see Prague Castle and its quiet...
1 / 10This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Prague, Czech Republic. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €28 per person. This three-hour, small-group walking tour will explain the background of the Operation Anthropoid, what role Czechoslovakia played in the Third Reich and what life was like during the Nazi occupation.
Guests will learn about the rise of Nazi Germany and how Hitler came to power, how the Nazi occupation changed life in Prague, and the story of the Czech Resistance to the Nazi occupation. The tour visits the places where some of the most chilling events in Prague’s long history occurred, including the place where Czechoslovakia’s heroes fought their last battle, where the Resistance members lived, and the dreaded Gestapo Headquarters where thousands of people died.
Discover the personal stories of the key players in Operation Anthropoid and imagine what you would do in that situation. The tour will also cover the student resistance to the occupation, the Prague Uprising, and the bombing of Prague in 1945.
By the end of the tour, guests will have a better understanding of this horrific period and the role that Prague played in it. The Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius will be the final stop on the tour, which is now the memorial to the victims of the Third Reich, and offers guests the chance to contemplate Prague’s tragic past.
Prague is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Prague sell out.