Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour)
Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour)
Visit the hideout of paratroopers from Anthropoid operation, explore the streets of New Town and Jewish Quarter all while learning about the most important events from Czechoslovak’s WW2 and Cold War history.THINGS TO KNOW:1. Only a group of 8 people max. can join the tour.
More than 8 people need to book our private tour.2. This is a tip-based tour. 3 EUR fee is for reserving your spot on the tour.3.
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Klárov
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.
20 minutesPinkas Synagogue
You will learn the fate of Czech Jewish people, how many of them managed to emigrate and what happened to those who didn't.
15 minutesStaromestske 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.
20 minutesWenceslas Square (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?
20 minutesOC Quadrio
Here you will see the Rotating Head of Kafka, we will talk about art during Communism.
15 minutesHands reaching out of the wall on Narodni Trida
You will learn here about the Velvet Revolution and the fall of communism.
15 minutesNational 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
10 minutesDancing House
We'll show you the Dancing House and the the story of Valentine's Day bombing.
10 minutesSt 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.
20 minutesIncluded
- Certified Tour Guide
- Free Entry to Musem of Anthropoid Operation
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.