Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour
Overview
Dive into fascinating stories of heroes and traitors of Czechoslovakia in WWII and see the places, where brave Czechs suffered and died for the freedom of their country.
Step by step, you’ll go with your guide through the most important places and events of WWII in Prague. Cruising through the city you’ll see the former Gestapo headquarters as well as the church where Czech paratroopers who assassinated Reinhard Heydrich fought their last battle.. At the Old Town Square you’ll hear breathtaking stories of Czechs who were defending Prague against German troops during the fights of Prague Uprising and see authentic photographs taken during and right after the fights. Throughout the war, Prague was bombed couple of times and your guide will show you its impact on the daily life of locals.
At last your guide will explain you a political background of the end of WWII, which determined the course of Czechoslovakia for the next 40 years.
What's Included
- Coffee break (coffee, tea or soft drink of your choice included)
- Professional local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Location
Křižovnické náměstí
110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Staroměstské náměstí
110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Tour ends at the Old Town Square.
What To Expect
Start your half-day WWII Prague walking tour at 1:30 pm, when you meet up with a knowledgable local guide in front of a local bridge in Prague. Dive into the captivating history of the 1930s and World War II and hear how Hitler convinced Czechoslovak allies to betray them in Munich.
With the guide’s interesting and insightful information at hand, travel step-by-step through the most important events of World War II in Prague. Relive the assassination of ‘The Butcher of Prague’, Reinhard Heydrich, by Czech Resistance and visit the place where Czechs were hidden and where they fought their last battle, now used as a museum.
Continue wandering through the historic city and see the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, as well as the square Germans used to parade their troops. Visit the Old Town Square and hear stories of Czechs who defended Prague against German troops during the Prague uprising. Don’t miss the authentic photographs taking during and immediately after the uprising. After learning how the bombing of Prague and World War II in general affects local Czechoslovakians to this day, end the tour at the striking Čechúv bridge. Located on the banks of the river, it’s a picturesque ending to an informative tour.
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Tour includes a short coffee break in local café
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Coffee break (coffee, tea or soft drink of your choice included).
- Professional local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Coffee break (coffee, tea or soft drink of your choice included)
- Professional local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Tour includes a short coffee break in local café
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
