13 Prague WWII Tours to Book Now

1.WWII Guided Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,030 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42Our pick

In 150 minutes, walk Prague’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide, explore medieval cellars at U Kunštátů, see WWII memorabilia and visit the crypt beneath Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral. Guides including Pavel, Hannah, George and Ottokar have led the tour. Expect vivid stories, old photographs and a fair amount of walking.

“If you want to do something different and culturally valuable, this is your tour.”

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2.WWII in Prague Tour & The Crypt of Operation Anthropoid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $43Top rated

Start at the Powder Gate and trace Prague’s wartime story on foot and by public transit, from resistance sites and memorials to a medieval air-raid shelter filled with WWII artifacts. The tour ends at Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral and its crypt, where the Operation Anthropoid paratroopers made their last stand. Guides have included Hanna, Pavel, Paul, and George.

“Paul, our tour guide, provided us a backdrop on the history of Adolf and Germany along with Czechoslovakia prior to operation of Anthropoid. He was very detailed and supplied photos and artifacts. Only suggestion is that he should check every in at the beginning so that we have enough tickets for the train. Unfortunately one of our group members did not get a train ticket so we all had to Uber back.”

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3.Small-Group World War 2 & Operation Anthropoid Tour in Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk from Old Town to St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral with a guide who connects Prague’s wartime sites to the resistance, Heydrich’s assassination, and the 1945 uprising. The three-hour English tour ends in the church crypt where the paratroopers made their last stand. Past guides have included Allen, Daniel, Dana, and Richard.

“Amazing, amazing, amazing. I strongly recommend. Allen, is simply the best guide I've ever had in my life!!!”

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4.World War 2 and Operation Anthropoid Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Walk three hours through wartime Prague with an English-speaking local guide, following the story of Operation Anthropoid and the resistance. Stops include Wenceslas Square, Petschek Palace, and the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, where the tour ends at the memorial to the Czech paratroopers’ last battle. Guides have included Allen, Daniel, Martin, and Richard.

“Very interesting tour and our guide Richard was very informative we really enjoyed hearing story operation anthropoid highly recommend”

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5.World War II and Communist History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 130 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Walk through Prague’s 20th-century upheavals with an English-speaking guide, from Nazi occupation and resistance to Communist rule and the Velvet Revolution. The route includes landmarks such as Wenceslas Square, the Jewish Quarter and the Dancing House. Guides who have led the tour include Adam, Tony and Zach, though your guide may differ.

“Zach was a great guide, gradually building the story and history behind the Czech Republic's emergence, history in WWII, and life under Communism. Thoroughly enjoyed it, recommend this highly!”

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6.Communists and World War II Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Walk from Křižovnické Square through Národní, the New Town, Wenceslas Square and Republic Square with a local guide. Hear how the First World War shaped Czechoslovakia, how Prague lived under Nazi and Communist rule, and why Jan Palach and the Velvet Revolution matter. Guides include Barbara, Martin, Otakar and Inna. The two-hour tour costs $29, with an optional Museum of Communism ticket.

“Inna was incredible. So knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. Lots of discussion around impact of WWII and Communism impact on Czechoslovakia/Czech Rep. We left our kids behind as this is more of a knowledge tour and less seeing things tour. Really enjoyed it”

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7.3–Hour Communism and World War 2 E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $74

Cover more than 30 Prague sites by e-bike with an English-speaking local guide, from the John Lennon Wall and Jewish Old Town to WWII resistance landmarks and the route linked to the Velvet Revolution. Your 3.5-hour tour includes Museum of Communism admission, water, a helmet, and a cold beer at the end.

“Nayeem was an excellent guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable & friendly. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Guided Operation Anthropoid Tour with Lidice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Follow the story of Operation Anthropoid with a live guide, then travel by private vehicle to the assassination site and Lidice. At the church, crypt and memorial grounds, you’ll get time to look around and ask questions. Lenka has guided many tours, though your assigned guide may differ. Tours are offered in English, German and French.

“EXCELLENT tour by a very courteous and well-informed guide who provided plenty of time at each of the stops. Tour included visits to St. Cyril and Methodius Church, the assassination site, and Lidice. The visit to Lidice is essential for any Anthropoid-related tour. Highly recommended!”

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9.World War II 4WD Tour from Prague with Lunch & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $346

Leave Prague with guide Martin for a private 4x4 tour of WWII sites around Litvínov and Záluží. Visit a bunker used during air raids, learn about the Allied bombing of a chemical plant, and explore places linked to forced labor and prisoner-of-war camps. Hotel pickup, bottled water and an à la carte lunch are included.

“Martin who owns the company took us on a fact- filled tour. He is obviously passionate about history and furnished original documents for viewing and showed us various historical places in the area. We enjoyed a traditional Czech lunch as well. Keep in mind that it is over an hour's drive to the tour via private car however, the countryside is beautiful and worth the trip if you are interested in the history of the Czech role in WWII .”

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10.Communism and World War 2 Prague City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Trace Prague’s modern history by e-bike with a local guide, including Michal on some tours. Over three to three and a half hours, you’ll cover more than 30 sites, from the John Lennon Wall and the Cyril and Methodius Church to WWII and communist-era landmarks. The ride includes a helmet, water, Museum of Communism entry, and a Czech beer tasting.

“Best part of our trip. We took four tours. This was the best of them all. Our guide was amazing! Sooo knowledge…so fun. Electric bikes allowed us to see everything…you learn about more than just the communism history. You learn everything about Prague.”

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11.The only full Anthropoid tour with a visit to curve and Lidice, by private car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Trace Operation Anthropoid in a private vehicle with a guide, starting at the church crypt where the seven Czech heroes died, then visiting the assassination curve and Lidice memorial. The roughly three-hour tour includes transport and live commentary. Guides named on past tours include Lenka, Eva, Barbora, and Jacob.

“I was thrilled to see everything. The Heydrich assassination point, the church where the team was killed and the town of Lidice. Eva is an extraordinary storyteller. This tour exceeded expectations. Four stars.”

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12.Operation Anthropoid Tour or Terezín Concentration Camp Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 1 - 8 hours · from $23Best value

Follow Operation Anthropoid through the Church of St. Cyril and St. Methodius and its crypt, or add a guided visit to Terezín’s fortress, museum, barracks, crematorium, and cemetery. English-speaking guides include Michael and Radim. The Terezín option includes private transfers from your Prague accommodation.

“The tour was informative with an excellent host Radim was passionate about the subject which came through. Highly recommended.”

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13.WWII Tour with Local Historian SMALL GROUP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $61

Join a historian for a 2.5-hour, seven-person walking tour of Prague’s WWII history. Hear about Operation Anthropoid, visit the paratroopers’ church, and learn about Nicholas Winton, the Prague uprising, and the 1945 bombing. Guides Gerry and Jiri have led the tour, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We loved that Gerry is an expert on this subject matter. We highly appreciate that we got to learn more about the WWII history and visited places only a passionate educator would know and gladly share. We, likewise, salute his efforts to get the stories from the war survivors themselves.”

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