Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour
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.
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Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour
What's included in Half-Day WWII Prague Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- Coffee break (coffee, tea or soft drink of your choice included)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Tour includes a short coffee break in local café
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Tour departs from Křižovnické náměstí (small square in front of the Charles Bridge). Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue of Charles IV holding a lime green umbrella.
End Points
- Tour ends at the Old Town Square.
