WW2 and Anthropoid Tour
WW2 and Anthropoid Tour
World War 2 monument
Guided tour of Operation Anthropoid
National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror
Walk by Charles Square
Dancing House in Prague
WW2 and Anthropoid Tour
WW2 and Anthropoid Tour
Apartment where Czech paratroopers were hiding
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World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid

Prague, Czech Republic
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About this activity

This 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.

Good to know

  • Duration: approximately 3 hours.
  • Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • Offered in 3 languages.
  • A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture lovers

Best time to visit

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.

Frequently asked questions

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€28
per person