What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and a half.

WWII/WW2 Prague with a Local Historian Semi Private Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) at the large statue of the horse and rider, located at the upper part of the square near the National Museum. It’s very easy to reach on foot, as it’s in the city center. You can also take public transportation (metro station Muzeum)..

Overview

SMALL GROUP/SEMIPRIVATE EXPERIENCE

Explore Prague’s gripping WWII history with a passionate local guide and Czech historian Jiri Kluc, author of numerous books on WWII and 20th century history. Dive into stories of bravery, resistance, and resilience that shaped the city during the Nazi occupation. Discover the chilling reign of Reinhard Heydrich, the 'Butcher of Prague,' whose assassination marked the highest-ranking Nazi ever killed in WWII.

Follow the daring footsteps of Operation Anthropoid—this is the only tour in Prague that takes you to the actual location of the assassination, where the story unfolded. You’ll also visit the Parachutists’ Church and see unique bullet holes. Learn about the 1945 Czech uprising, Nicholas Winton’s rescue of 669 Jewish children (as portrayed in the movie One Life), and the dramatic, mistaken American bombing of Prague.

Walk by former Gestapo headquarters. Join this unique walking tour, and let history come alive with every step.

Gallery

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What's Included

✓ Included

All Fees and Taxes

✗ Not Included

Gratuities
Public transportation

Itinerary

1

Stop 1

Discover stories from the beginning of the Nazi occupation while visiting the very places where history was written. The tour features compelling accounts by renowned Czech historian Jiří Klůc, centered around the square and its historic area.

2

Stop 2

Stories from liberation of Czechoslovakia in 1945, including the advance of the U.S. Army led by General George S. Patton in western Bohemia. Hear stories drawn from historical research and firsthand testimonies, and learn about the dramatic events of the Prague Uprising in 1945

3

Stop 3

Story of Nicholas Winton. He saved 669, mainly Jewish, children through train transports — a story later told in the film One Life. Visit exclusive locations connected to Sir Nicholas Winton and hear stories from my personal research. I had the rare opportunity to interview some of the children he rescued.

4

Stop 4

See the bullet holes and visit the church where the resistance hid after assassinating Reinhard Heydrich — the founder of the Holocaust and the third-highest-ranking Nazi. Focusing on Operation Anthropoid and the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the No. 3 Nazi leader.

5

Stop 5

Story of American Bombing of Prague in 1945

6

Stop 6

Gestapo headquarters

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) at the large statue of the horse and rider, located at the upper part of the square near the National Museum. It’s very easy to reach on foot, as it’s in the city center. You can also take public transportation (metro station Muzeum).