World War II History Tour of Prague's Old Town: German Occupation and Historical Sites
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Discover the German occupation of Czechoslovakia on a WWII-themed tour of Prague's Old Town. Explore historical sites, including the Old Jewish Quarter and Astronomical Clock. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • World of Franz Kafka - Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

  • 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”.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Wenceslas Square (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.

  • 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!

  • Old Town Square - 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.

What's Included
  • WWII History Expert-Guide fluent in multiple languages
  • Private WWII-themed Tour of Prague’s Old Town
  • Exclusive visit to the Heydrich Terror Memorial
  • Option to visit the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror
  • Sightseeing of historic sites from the 1945 Prague Uprising
  • Comprehensive insight into WWII events, Nazi occupation, and the liberation of Czechoslovakia
Additional Information

Discover the history of the German invasion of Czechoslovakia on a World War II-centric tour of Prague’s Historical District. Explore landmarks such as the Ancient Jewish Zone, Planetary Clock, Petschek Mansion, Wenceslas Square, and more. An extended tour option includes a visit to the Heydrich Fear Monument.

Select from our well-crafted tour packages designed to fulfill your preferences and curiosity:

2-hour: Tour themed on World War II in Old Town
Opt for this tour to plunge into the World War II history of Prague. View the Meisel and Spanish Synagogues, Planetary Clock, Petschek Mansion and Wenceslas Square.

4-hour: Tour themed on World War II & The Heydrich Fear Monument
Opt for this tour to learn about World War II in Prague and tour the National Monument to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror. Discover the Planetary Clock, Wenceslas Square, among others.

Hop on this historical journey to understand World War II from a Czech standpoint, including Adolf Hitler’s visit to Prague, the Butcher of Prague, Operation Anthropoid, the Bombing of Prague, and the 1945 Uprising.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. A visit to the Heydrich Terror Memorial is not included in the basic 2-hour option.
Location
World of Franz Kafka
Náměstí Franze Kafky
Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tom_m
Jul 25, 2023
A Wonderful Day in Prague with Hubert - We met Hubert at 10am outside 'The World of Franz Kafka' and discussed an outline of the tour ahead. Hubert is one of the top guides with vast experience of hosting tours and travelling overseas to Guides Conventions so we were very lucky he was free to show us around. His English is superb too and nicely paced. A Saturday tour suited us which meant some of the Jewish venues were closed to the public and that was perfectly understandable. We started with the nearby Astronomical Clock and went on to a vast number of interesting venues and facts. My wife's wish to see the Petschek Villa (The Last Palace) was no problem and we learned how to use the Metro to get there and back, thanks to Hubert. The Petschek Villa is now the US Ambassador's residence so long distance photos best ! Czech police were understanding due to Hubert's explanations. Back in the 'city centre' our tour continued in Wenceslas Square with detailed explanations on the evolution of Czechia and its' revolutions and resistances, many with Hubert's own personal and very interesting stories. We ended with a visit to the 'Anthropoid' Crypt where we heard about the WWII assassination of SS general Heydrich and the ensuing search for his brave Czech assassins and their fellow soldiers in hiding. Hubert is passionate about his country and city and we were enriched by his expertise and experiences. A great day ! We have also ordered the Bluray of the 2016 movie now !
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