--- title: Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague lang: en type: tour city: Prague country: Czechia price: 28 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 283 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 26 of 31 (Terezín, WWII & Jewish Quarter Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/tours/small-group-world-war-2-operation-anthropoid-tour-in-prague/ --- # Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague In our comparison: #26 of 31 in Terezín, WWII & Jewish Quarter Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Attention: the meeting point is in front… - Starts 13:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €28 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 283 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: McGee's Trips & Tickets - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.8 from 283 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 270 of 283. - 5 stars: 253 (89%) - 4 stars: 17 (6%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 6 (2%) ## What's included - Local guide - Visit to Church of St Cyril and Methodius ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Mcgee's Trips & Tickets** (5m) - The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1 2. **Learn about the consequences of WW1 leading to the outbreak of WW2** (8m) - 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... 3. **Stone Bell House** (5m) - Learn about the Sudeten Deutsche Party, The Munich Agreement and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia 4. **Church of Our Lady before Tyn** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 5. **See the wing of the Old Town Hall destroyed during the Prague Uprising in 1945** (8m) - 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. 6. **Celetna Street** (8m) - 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... 7. **Hear about what preceded the Anthropoid Operation, about the exiled governmen...** (8m) - 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... 8. **Learn about the "assasination" of Heydrich** (5m) - This Baťa Department Store was used to exhibit the objects found at the scene of the assassination 9. **Wenceslas Square** (8m) - 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. 10. **A favorite hotel of the Nazis during the occupation** (3m) 11. **Petschek Palace** (5m) - , 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". 12. **One of the most impressive buildings in Prague** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 13. **Pass by one of the central streets in Prague New Town and hear about two cove...** (3m) - Pass by one of the central streets in Prague New Town and hear about two covert, unfortunately unsuccessful operations: Tin a Bioscop 14. **Karlovo namesti** (8m) - Learn about the bombing of Prague in 1945. 15. **St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral** (15m; admission included) - Visit to the Cathedral with guide. 16. **National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror** (20m; admission included) - Visit the memorial, and the crypt where the Czech paratroopers paid the ultimate price. End ot the tour. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8 ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Terezín, WWII & Jewish Quarter Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 31** | €28 | 3h | 4.8 (283) | shared | | [Terezin, Bastei & Narnia: Bohemian Switzerland Tour from Prague](/czechia/prague/tours/terezin-bastei-narnia-bohemian-switzerland-tour-from-prague/?format=md) | €189 | 11h | 4.97 (497) | shared | | [Prague Jewish Quarter & All Synagogues Indepth Semi-Private Tour](/czechia/prague/tours/prague-jewish-quarter-all-synagogues-indepth-semi-private-tour/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.97 (460) | shared | | [Small Group Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour](/czechia/prague/tours/small-group-prague-old-town-and-jewish-quarter-walking-tour/?format=md) | €19 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (253) | shared | Ranked #26 of 31 in Terezín, WWII & Jewish Quarter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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