Let me tell you stories that affected thousands of people in our country during the dark years of World War Two. These stories cover the Nazi occupation and Hitler’s arrival to the Prague Castle in March 1939, deportations of Czech Jews to concentration camp and ghettos and the role of the Czech resistance.
Probably each country has its own “big story” that shows the bravery of the nation.
In Czech lands, it is the story of Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking German Nazi, who became a governor of Czechs in 1941. His arrival to Prague was marked by hundreds of executions and transports of Jews, therefore the Czechoslovakian government-in-exile in London prepared a mission to kill him. They called it the “Operation Anthropoid” and two soldiers, one Czech and one Slovakian, were chosen to execute it.
Eventually, they succeeded and Heydrich died in Prague in June 1942. What followed after this assassination? What happened to soldiers and what price the Czechs had to pay? We will explore during this special tour.
Tip: Are you interested in what sights in Prague are linked with the history of World War Two? Read my special article about this topic.
World War Two in Prague: Private 3-hour Walking Tour
Tour is not available on Mondays (as one of the locations we visit is closed).
Sites:
- Old Town Square
- Jewish Quarter (only walking throughs its streets)
- Petschek Palace (seat of Gestapo – only from outside, to visit the interiors the reservation is required at least 7 days ahead, that I can try to make)
- Cathedral Church of Ss. Cyril and Methodius (interiors, closed on Monday)
Included:
- My guiding service – I am a professional personal tour guide with all the licences that are required by the city of Prague.
- This is a private tour, so there are only you and your family/friends. This is the only way to cover all the best sights of Prague, without being slow down by the group.
- Pick-up in the hotel or any other place (If it is walking distance from the historical centre.Otherwise, I would recommend meeting in the historical centre. )
- Ticket for the public transport (to drive up to the Prague Castle hill)
- Map of Prague that will help you to get around the city.
- Small guidebook of the city, Jewish Quarter and many other materials that you can you for the rest of your stay.
- Recommended books and movies to read and watch about Prague and Czech history.
- List and map of recommended local restaurants and shops that support local artists.
Not included:
- Personal expenses
- Entrance tickets (in case you want to visit some museums that we talk about)
Transportation:
- Walking
- Public transport (famous Prague’s tram)
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes (walking on cobblestones)
- Water
- Umbrella (in case of rain, or to protect from the sun)
- Camera (to take photos)
Total price for a 3-hour private walking tour:
Deposit of 50% (not refundable) to be paid in advance (via PayPal or bank transfer) to secure your date. The rest you can pay the same way or in cash during the tour.
1-4 persons | 160 EUR |
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5-8 persons | 180 EUR |
bigger groups | 220 EUR |
World War Two in Prague – Private Driving Tour (3 to 4 hours)
See more and learn more about World War Two in Prague, do not spend time walking, by car you can cover more. Explore more sites connected with World War Two in Prague.
Tour is not available on Mondays (as one of the locations we visit is closed).
Sites:
- Old Town Square
- Jewish Quarter (only walking through its streets)
- Petschek Palace (Seat of Gestapo, to visit the interiors the reservation is required at least 7 days ahead that I will try to do. However, it is situated in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, so there might be some closing times and days.)
- Wenceslas Square
- Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius (closed on Mondays)
- Kobylisy shooting range
- Libeň – the place of the attempt to kill Heydrich
Included:
- Comfortable car with A/C and professional driver.
- My guiding service – I am a professional personal tour guide with all the licences that are required by the city of Prague.
- This is a private tour, so there are only you and your family/friends. This is the only way to cover all the best sights of Prague, without being slow down by the group.
- Pick-up in the hotel or any other place (If it is walking distance from the historical centre.Otherwise, I would recommend meeting in the historical centre. )
- Ticket for the public transport (to drive up to the Prague Castle hill)
- Map of Prague that will help you to get around the city.
- Small guidebook of the city, Jewish Quarter and many other materials that you can you for the rest of your stay.
- Recommended books and movies to read and watch about Prague and Czech history.
- List and map of recommended local restaurants and shops that support local artists.
Not included:
- Personal expenses
Transportation:
- Walking (first hour of the tour)
- Private car with driver
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes (walking on cobblestones)
- Umbrella (in case of rain, or to protect from the sun)
- Camera (to take photos)
Total price for a private driving tour:
Deposit of 50% (not refundable) to be paid in advance (via PayPal or bank transfer) to secure your date and to pay for a car and driver. The rest you can pay the same way or in cash during the tour.
The price varies according to how big a car is needed. I use professional company – sedan cars for 2 pax and Mercedes Viano cars for 3-6pax (there is 2 row of 3 seats.
1-2 persons | 260 EUR |
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4-6 persons | 290 EUR |