Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
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
Learn about the Sudeten Deutsche Party, The Munich Agreement and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
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.
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.
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
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
Learn about the "assasination" of Heydrich. This Baťa Department Store was used to exhibit the objects found at the scene of the assassination
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.
A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation.
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".
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.
Pass by one of the central streets in Prague New Town and hear about two covert, unfortunately unsuccessful operations: Tin a Bioscop
Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945.
Visit to the Cathedral with guide.
Visit the memorial, and the crypt where the Czech paratroopers paid the ultimate price. End ot the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Reviews(253)
The guide was a no show, I wasted an afternoon on a tour that never happened. I never and still have not received an explanation from the guide or Viator. Very angry and frustrated
We would like to clarify that the tour was cancelled in advance due to the minimum participant requirement not being met. A cancellation notice, along with an explanation, was sent through the Viator booking system before the scheduled start time of the tour. We understand that messages can sometimes be missed while traveling, but our team followed the established cancellation procedure and provided the information through the booking platform. As the tour did not take place, no guide was scheduled to meet participants at the departure point.
Daniel was a superb tour guide who passionately told the stories of World War II and the anthropoid operation in 1942. He answered any questions with clarity and my husband and I couldn’t have asked for any more from the tour. It was just absolutely wonderful and we would gladly recommend him to anyone in the future for an unforgettable experience yo. Thanks again, Daniele. I hope you like your chocolate lol
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We had Daniel for our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Operation Anthropoid and the war in general. We would highly recommend Daniel and this tour to better understand the Czech resistance, the Gestapo in Prague, and the elimination of Heydrich. We had several great discussions on these subjects and really enjoyed our time with Daniel.
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Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. Perfect tour for any inner historian.
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Richard was a fantastic guide! The original your was very informative, and on top of that he was able to answer every question I had and was able to give fun historical facts even beyond the scope of the tour.
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Richard was an exceptional guide with a vast depth of knowledge who provided an in-depth overview of the Nazi occupation of Prague. His easy and engaging style was outstanding and made communication with a multinational group very pleasurable and informative
If you are a WWII buff this tour ties in the main focus to eliminate German SS officer Reinhard Heydrich, the butcher of Prague. Our tour guide Daniel specializes in history and covered events from the end of 1918 through 1945. I highly recommend taking this tour with him.
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As someone who is very interested in this period of history, and in particular Operation Anthropoid, this tour did not disappoint. Our tour guide Allen was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and provided a background to how we ended up going to war in the first place, and later the plan to assassinate Heydrich. He told the story, much of which is quite upsetting in a very human way, and in a way which my wife (who isn't necessarily a world war 2 enthusiast) found very interesting and easy to follow. The tour culminated at St Cyril and St Methodius church where Czech paratroopers (2 of whom carried out the attack on Heydrich) hid in the crypt, and were eventually betrayed. A very sombre place, but a privilege to visit and pay respects. A highly recommended tour.
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Our guide, Allen, is not only deeply passionate about the subject but also exceptionally well versed in both the historical context of the events that preceded the Anthropoid story and the complex details of the story itself. He connects at a most human level with his guests and is a delightful individual to spend time with. An excellent and moving presentation. Well worth the time and money. We will hopefully see him again one day in Prague.
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If you’re a fan of history this tour is a must. Daniel is a wonderful guide and extremely knowledgeable. Do a general walking tour and tour of the Jewish quarter, of course. Next, you should do this.
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