Second World War & Communism (Tip-based 3 hour tour)

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Prague, Czech Republic

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10+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Delve into Prague’s World War II and Cold War history when you embark on this 2-hour walking tour through the city center. Visit the hideout of paratroopers from Operation Anthropoid, explore New Town and the Jewish Quarter, and learn about key events. This is a tip-based tour meaning you pay what you feel the tour is worth at the end.

Uncover the fate of Czech Jewish communities during WWII
Hear about the Prague Uprising and the rise of Communism
A great tour for World War II and Cold War history buffs
Includes entry to the Museum of Anthropoid Operation

What's Included

Certified Tour Guide In-person: English
Free Entry to Musem of Anthropoid Operation

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Metrocafe
Klárov 51, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia
❗️IMPORTANT❗️We meet at the Malostranska metro exit (there’s only 1) right below the board OFFICIAL MEETING POINT. Look for a RED UMBRELLA with white 100 logo.

End point

Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Resslova 9a, 120 00 Praha 2-Nové Město, Czechia
The tour ends in the crypt which was the hideout of soldiers from the Anthropoid operation. The crypt is 1 min. walk from the Dancing House or Charles Square

Itinerary

Klárov

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pinkas Synagogue

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Staromestske namesti

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wenceslas Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

OC Quadrio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hands reaching out of the wall on Narodni Trida

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Theater

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dancing House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Animals are not allowed inside the war memorial we visit at the end of the tour
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 54 reviews

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Educational and entertaining tour

Marianne_M, May 2026

Excellent tour with Jakub! He made a serious topic enjoyable and entertaining, finding the right balance of sharing information in a participative way, while lightening the mood with the occasional joke. Very organized and educational. I enjoyed it more than I expected to. Highly recommend!

Great learning opportunity!

Dawn_K, May 2026

Very informative tour with lots of details. Kuba was a wonderful guide. Highly recommended if you are interested in the history of Czechia and Prague during the WWII and communist eras.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you found the tour informative and enjoyed exploring Prague’s WWII and communist history with Kuba. Thank you for the recommendation!

Czech history in a nutshell

Martin_B, Jul 2025

Good selection of relevant spots, perfect to understand recent Czech history and well presented by our guide Kamil.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your kind words!

How people’s choices empowered Prague

Kyle_M, Jun 2025

This is the tour for anyone that like history or like the human story of Prague in the last 100 years. I have completed tours all over the world and Kamel is one of the most knowledgeable tour guides I have ever had the pleasure of spending 3 hours with. I now know more about Prague but more importantly I know more about the human spirit.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for joining us, we will send your feedback to Kamil:)

Our tour with Vaclav was...

Alex_F, May 2025

Our tour with Vaclav was excellent!! He presented information super clearly and linearly as we moved throughout the city. He is also a great storyteller and built suspense during his narratives such that we were completely drawn in, and the 3 hours went by quickly. He also managed our fairly large group well in the city streets. I would really recommend this tour to learn about some of Prague’s more recent history, beyond the castle and the old town (which are also great). The tour was accessible and super interesting— thank you, Vaclav!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your kind words! I’m happy you have enjoyed my tour! :)

Kamil was a great tour guide - great tour

William_P, Nov 2024

Tour guide, Kamil, was fantastic. Tremendous knowledge and familiarity. He brought a lot of passion and personal experience into the tapestry of the story arc. Fascinating. My son and I really appreciated the pay structure where you pay what you feel that the experience was worth. We ended up voluntarily, by choice, paying far more than we did for similar length tours because we felt that the tour was well worth it.

Great tour, highly recommend it.

Alexandra_G, Oct 2024

Passionate and competent guide! Great tour. We really enjoyed it and recommend it. There is so much to learn when you have the right guide!

Learned so much….

Loretta_P, Sep 2024

Katerina was a fantastic guide- knowledgeable, entertaining and took us through the eras of WW2, communism to present day. Highly recommend this tour with Katerina as guide!

Very interesting!

Ben_H, Jun 2024

Our guide Katarina was incredibly knowledgable, and gave us some very interesting first-hand accounts of life under communism.

Great tour!

Janice_M, Apr 2024

While walking to pertinent locations in Prague, our guide Vaclov gave an insightful summary of the political actions and decisions behind Czechoslovakia's involvement in WWII and during the Cold War. I would highly recommend this tour.

24 People in Tour — Not 8 !!

Darcy_M, Oct 2023

It was very interesting to see which buildings were used by Nazis and we got good and interesting historical tidbits. 5K walking was a lot. We were disappointed in the large size of the group, 24, when it was advertised as no more than 8 people.

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Janet_L, Oct 2025

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