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Prague WW2 & Communism Walking Tour (incl. Anthropoid Crypt)

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Prague, Czech Republic
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience Prague's turbulent 20th century—from Nazi occupation to communist oppression and Velvet Revolution triumph—with guides whose families lived it.

**What You'll Discover:**
- Prague Uprising at Old Town Hall battleground
- Pinkas Synagogue: Memorial to 80,000 Czech Jews
- Anthropoid Crypt: Assassins' desperate last stand
- Wenceslas Square: Velvet Revolution birthplace
- Kafka's rotating head - how past influenced presence

We certified local guides sharing history as well as personal family stories.

**Key Details:**
- Tip-based: €3 booking secures spot; you can tip the guide at the end
- Group size: up to 30
- 3hrs moderate walking: Old Town → New Town
- Start Malostranská → End Anthropoid Crypt

Transformative for history lovers. Limited spots—book today!

What's Included

  • Free Entry to Musem of Anthropoid Operation
  • Certified Tour Guide In-person: English
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Klárov 1
118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia

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End point

Resslova 9a
120 00 Praha 2-Nové Město, Czechia

The tour ends in the crypt which was the hideout of soldiers from the Anthropoid operation. The crypt is 1 min. walk from the Dancing House or Charles Square

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Klárov

This is where our tour starts. There are two important monuments in Klarov. Memorial to the Second Resistance and Winged Lion Memorial.We will tell you how Czechoslovakia gained its independence in the First World War, why it was one of the first countries Hitler occupied and what happened to Czechoslovak soldiers during the WW2.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pinkas Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague

You will learn the fate of Czech Jewish people, how many of them managed to emigrate and what happened to those who didn't.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Staromestske namesti

Here, next to the Old Town Hall we will tell the story of the Prague Uprising and explain how the end of WW2 set the stage for the rise of Communism in Czechoslovakia.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vaclavske NamEsti

What happened after communism started in Czechoslovakia? Why did Warsaw Pact armies invade Czechoslovakia in 1968? And where was the place of Jan Palach's self-immolation?
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

OC Quadrio

Here you will see the Rotating Head of Kafka, we will talk about art during Communism.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hands reaching out of the wall on Narodni Trida

You will learn here about the Velvet Revolution and the fall of communism.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Theater

We'll introduce to you Vaclav Havel, the first president of Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism and will explain his role during the Velvet Revolution
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dancing House

We'll show you the Dancing House and the the story of Valentine's Day bombing.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral

We will finish the tour with the story of the most important achievement of Czechoslovak resistance during WW2. Operation Anthropoid.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Animals are not allowed inside the war memorial we visit at the end of the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prague WW2 & Communism Walking Tour (incl. Anthropoid Crypt)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-205344P3

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What's Included

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  • Free Entry to Musem of Anthropoid Operation
  • Certified Tour Guide In-person: English
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Animals are not allowed inside the war memorial we visit at the end of the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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