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Discover Prague, Lidice, and the story of Operation Anthropoid through a private WWII tour created for travellers who want real history, not a standard sightseeing route.
Choose from 3 options: a 4-hour Prague Operation Anthropoid tour, a 4-hour Lidice Memorial tour, or the full-day 8–9 hour Operation Anthropoid in Detail tour combining Prague, Lidice, memorials, and a traditional Czech meal.
Follow the story of Josef Gabčík, Jan Kubiš, Reinhard Heydrich, the assassination mission, the Czechoslovak resistance, Nazi reprisals, and the final stand of the paratroopers in the crypt of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Each route connects meaningful historical sites, memorials, hidden places, and powerful human stories.
The experience is private and led by a licensed English-speaking guide with a strong personal passion for WWII history. Transport is by comfortable car, minibus, or bus depending on group size and option.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point is outside the main entrance to Clarion hotel Prague Old Town, there is a parking lot where will be parked vintage Trabant 601 vehicle.
Itinerary
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Charles Bridge (Pass by)
On a way to 1st stop will be possible to see the Charles Bridge from the car
Admission ticket free -
Prague Castle (Pass by)
There will be possible to see also the panorama of Prague Castle from the car on a way to the 1st stop
Admission ticket free -
1National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror
English speaking enthusiastic tour guide will show the clients around the St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, point on spot where bodies were placed for identification after the battle was over, visit the crypt where is an exhibition of artefacts and photos and explain all what happened here on the 18th of June 1942.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral
English speaking guide will bring the clients to St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral to show the clients interesting points, where the last battle took place and secret entry to the crypt as well as how the Nazi army got downstairs to crypt at final minutes. On the opposite of the main entrance is a traditional Czech pub called "At the Paratroopers" where each tour participant will get a traditional shot of Becherovka liquor.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Clients will be driven to Dablice Cemetery to visit the mass grave of Czechoslovak patriots who were murdered by Nazis.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kobylisy shooting range
Kobylisy shooting range is where many Czechoslovak patriots from the resistance were shot by Nazis these days a memorial to its victims. English speaking tour guide will tell very unique and interesting stories about other para-groups and people in the resistance, about less knows but still extremely brave acts and their absolute commitment to resist the Nazi regime!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Operation Anthropoid Memorial
Clients will be driven near by the Operation Anthropoid Memorial, where the assassination of Heydrich took place on the 27th May 1942. English speaking guide will not only show clients around and old pictures how the infamous Heydrich curve looked at that time, but also take you to a hidden lovely local pub for a pint of Czech traditional beer. After refreshing clients will be driven back to the city centre.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On a way back to city centre clients will pass by Bulovka hospital in Prague 8, where Heydrich was taken right after the assassination attempt and where he also died on the 4th of June 1942.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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