Embark on a three-hour, intimate group walk that will dive into Hitler’s rise to power, Czechoslovakia’s part in the Third Reich, and life during the Nazi regime. Czechoslovakia crucially impacted World War II and was essential to the German war campaign. Your guide will reveal the unseen effects of history hidden beneath Prague’s stunning facade.
Embark on a three-hour, intimate group walk that will dive into Hitler’s rise to power, Czechoslovakia’s part in the Third Reich, and life during the Nazi regime. Czechoslovakia crucially impacted World War II and was essential to the German war campaign. Your guide will reveal the unseen effects of history hidden beneath Prague’s stunning facade.
- Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour starts in front of the building at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
- U Budovce - Discover the aftermath of WW1 that led to WW2, including the Treaty of Versailles, the collapse of three major powers, and the formation of nine new nations like Poland, Austria, and Czechoslovakia. Learn about the period of hyperinflation,…
- Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour starts in front of the building at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
- U Budovce - Discover the aftermath of WW1 that led to WW2, including the Treaty of Versailles, the collapse of three major powers, and the formation of nine new nations like Poland, Austria, and Czechoslovakia. Learn about the period of hyperinflation, the Great Depression, and severe economic issues in Europe, as well as the rise of nationalism and Hitler’s growing popularity.
- Stone Bell House - Explore the Sudeten German Party, the Munich Agreement, and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - Admire the Gothic church, a prominent feature of the Old Town, serving as the main church since the 14th century.
- Staroměstská radnice - View the wing of the Old Town Hall destroyed during the Prague Uprising in 1945. Learn about daily life during the occupation and the May uprising that led to victory and the end of the war on May 8th.
- Celetna Street - Hear about the events of November 17, 1939, including the execution of Czech students, the closure of Czech universities, and the situation in the Czech lands under Konstantin von Neurath when the country became part of the Third Reich. Learn about Reinhard Heydrich’s appointment on September 27, 1941, a pivotal moment in the history of the Protectorate.
- Melantrichova - Discover the events leading up to the Anthropoid Operation, the exiled government in London, and Operations Benjamin, Silver A, and Silver B. See the building where Josef and Marie Svatoš lived, a key resistance hideout during the war.
- Bata - Learn about the assassination of Heydrich. This Baťa Department Store displayed items found at the assassination scene.
- Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti) - Hear the tragic story of Lidice, a village where all men were executed and women sent to concentration camps on June 10, 1942, effectively erasing the village.
- Esplanade Hotel Prague - Discover the hotel’s history as a favorite among Nazis during the occupation.
- Petschek Palace - Visit the former Gestapo Headquarters where thousands of Czechoslovaks were interrogated, tortured, and killed. Learn about Karel Čurda’s betrayal on June 16, 1942, a turning point in the search for Heydrich’s assassins.
- Národní Muzeum - Marvel at one of Prague’s most impressive buildings, housing nearly 14 million items across natural history, history, arts, music, and librarianship in dozens of museum buildings.
- Vodičkova - Pass by this central street in Prague New Town and learn about two covert, ultimately unsuccessful operations: Tin and Bioscop.
- Karlovo namesti - Learn about the 1945 bombing of Prague.
- St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral - Visit the Cathedral with a guide.
- National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror - Visit the memorial and the crypt where Czech paratroopers made the ultimate sacrifice, marking the end of the tour.
- Guided by local expert
- Explore Church of St. Cyril and Methodius
- Guided by local expert
- Explore Church of St. Cyril and Methodius
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- 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
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.