World War II History Tour of Prague's Old Town

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Learn about the German occupation of Czechoslovakia on a WWII-themed tour of Prague's Old Town. See the Old Jewish Quarter, Astronomical Clock, Petschek Palace, Wenceslas Square, and more. Extended option: visit the Heydrich Terror Memorial.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: WWII-themed Old Town Tour
Choose this tour to learn about World War II in Prague. See the Meisel and Spanish Synagogues, Astronomical Clock, Petschek Palace and Wenceslas Square.

4-hour: WWII-themed Tour & The Heydrich Terror Memorial
Choose this tour to learn about World War II in Prague and visit the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror. See the Astronomical Clock, Wenceslas Square and more.

Join this history tour to learn about World War II from a Czech perspective, including Adolf Hitler’s visit to Prague, the Butcher of Prague, Operation Anthropoid, the Bombing of Prague, and the 1945 Uprising.

What's Included

(number of attractions depends on the selected options)
WWII History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Private WWII-themed Tour of Prague's Old Town with the Heydrich Terror Memorial
Visit to the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror (4-hour option only)
Sightseeing of historic sites of the 1945 Prague Uprising
Lots of information about WWII events, the Nazi occupation, Holocaust, liberation of Czechoslovakia

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Maisel Synagogue

    You will see the Maisel Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue, where some valuable Jewish objects were stored with the intention to install in the Nazi “museum of the extinct race”.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Prague Jewish Quarter

    Will start with a walk through Josefov, the Old Jewish Quarter. This area was of a particular interest to the Nazi regime, deserted in 1941 when the transportation of Czech Jews to the Theresienstadt concentration camp began.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

    Take a closer look at the facade of the Old Town Hall which suffered heavy damage during the Prague uprising in May 1945. Luckily, the iconic Astronomical Clock has survived.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Another point of interest will be the Petschek Palace, which is the former seat of the Gestapo headquarters.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Vaclavske NamEsti

    On the corner of the building you will find a memorial plaque dedicated to the Czech resistance. Learn about their offensive efforts, interrogations and tortures from your Expert-Guide. The tour will end in Wenceslas Square, which was used by the Nazis for mass demonstrations.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror

    Visit the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, which is located in the underground crypt of the Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius. This the last hideout of the seven SOE-trained Czechoslovakian agents involved in the assassination of a high-ranking German SS and police official Reinhard Heydrich. Discover fascinating stories of the Czech Resistance!

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    In the Old Town Square you will see landmarks such as the Church of St Nicholas, the Kinsky Palace, and the magnificent Church of Our Lady before Týn.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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