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

Operation Anthropoid is more than a story about an assassination. It is a chain of decisions, courage, and brutal reprisals that you can follow at the actual church, roadside curve, and Lidice memorial. This private tour links all three places in one half-day outing.

I like two things in particular: the church visit gives the story a powerful human center, and private transport makes the trip to Lidice far easier than arranging it on your own. Guides named on past tours include Lenka, Eva, Barbora, and Jacob, with a strong emphasis on clear storytelling and context.

The main consideration is the subject itself. Lidice’s destruction is harrowing, and the tour moves through some of the darkest parts of Czech history. Three hours is also a tight schedule for three substantial stops, so come ready to listen and keep moving.

At a glance

• Three sites tell one connected story: the church of St. Cyril and Methodius, the assassination curve, and the Lidice memorial.
• The church crypt is a central stop: you enter the place where the seven members of the operation died.
• Private transport takes you beyond central Prague: the drive to Lidice is about 20 minutes.
• Guides focus on storytelling and context: past guides include Lenka, Eva, Barbora, and Jacob.
• It is a short, serious tour: plan on about three hours, with roughly an hour at each stop.
• The group is capped at 10: the tour includes a private vehicle, a driver-guide, and live commentary.

The church crypt puts the story in human scale

The tour begins at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, at the church of St. Cyril and Methodius on Resslova Street. This is more than a convenient first stop. The church and its crypt are where the seven heroes of the story died, and seeing the site gives the history a physical setting from the outset.

Your guide uses this visit to lay out the larger story: the political conditions in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s and 1940s, why Operation Anthropoid took place, how the mission unfolded, and what followed. That context matters. Without it, the assassination can seem like a single dramatic episode. Here, you can connect the operation to the wider circumstances and to the people who took part.

You enter the crypt as well as seeing the church and its surroundings. The site is intimate, and that closeness can make the account feel more immediate than a general overview in a museum or on a walking tour. The focus is not only on tactics, but also on the people who hid there and the consequences they faced.

The guide’s storytelling is one of the tour’s strongest features. Lenka is a name that comes up often in accounts of the experience, and Eva, Barbora, and Jacob have also led it. The guides are praised for making a complicated story understandable, answering questions, and knowing when to leave a moment quiet. You can expect a personal explanation rather than a canned narration, though your assigned guide may differ.

Allow about an hour for this stop. It is a substantial opening, not a quick photo break. If you already know the basic story from a film, the church and crypt add real-world scale and detail that a screen cannot provide.

The assassination curve is not just a point on a map

The second stop is the site of the attack on Nazi official Reinhard Heydrich. The tour takes you to the curve where the assassination happened and gives you time to look at the surrounding road and highway as they exist today.

This stop helps turn the story into a place you can read. At the church, you have learned who was involved and what happened afterward. At the curve, you can picture the location of the attack and consider the practical challenge of carrying it out there. The guide connects the details from the crypt to the physical setting, which helps the sequence make sense.

Expect the site to feel different from the church. It is a roadside location, not a preserved period scene, and the highway and its surroundings are part of the present-day view. That contrast is useful: you are seeing the actual place, not a staged reconstruction. But it may be less emotionally powerful on its own than the church or Lidice, particularly if you expect a dramatic monument or an exhibition.

The stop is listed as about an hour, giving the guide room to explain the setting rather than simply point out the curve and move on. If you are especially interested in the operation’s mechanics, this is where you can ask how the location relates to what you have just heard. If you are more drawn to personal stories, the church and Lidice may stay with you longer.

Lidice makes the cost of retaliation impossible to ignore

The final stop is the Lidice memorial, outside Prague and near the airport. The drive takes about 20 minutes. Lidice was burned to the ground by the Nazis in retaliation for the assassination and Heydrich’s death. Today, the memorial occupies a large meadow where the village once stood.

The setting may seem peaceful, but the history is not. That contrast is central to the visit. At the church, you have learned about the people who carried out the mission and died in the crypt. At the curve, you have seen where the attack took place. Lidice shows the brutal consequences imposed on a community in reprisal.

The memorial is described as a large meadow, and the site’s open space gives you room to take in what happened. The visit is often especially moving because it brings the consequences out of the realm of military and political history. It is a place for remembering what was done to ordinary people, not just for completing a three-stop itinerary.

Give yourself space to absorb the stop. The tour is scheduled for about an hour here, but the subject may call for a quieter pace than the earlier visits. The memorial is a somber experience, and it may not suit every mood or every young visitor. If you want to understand the human cost of the events, though, this is an essential part of the route, not an optional add-on.

Private transport makes the three-site route workable

The tour includes a private vehicle, a driver-guide, and live commentary. That matters because the sites are spread out: the church is in Prague, the curve is another stop in the city, and Lidice is outside it. Private transport removes the need to plan those connections yourself and lets the guide keep the story moving between locations.

The experience is capped at 10 people. It is not necessarily a one-on-one tour, but it is smaller than a large coach outing and offers more chance to ask questions. The guide’s presence throughout also ties the sites together. You are not left to work out how the crypt, curve, and memorial relate to one another on your own.

The tour starts at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, Resslova 9a, and ends at Old Town Square or at your hotel. That city-center finish is convenient if you want to continue exploring Prague afterward. Food and drinks are not included, so plan to eat before or after rather than expecting a meal during the three-hour outing.

The tour is offered in English, and most people can participate. Service animals are allowed. The timing is approximate, and the three stops are each described as about an hour, with a roughly 20-minute drive to Lidice. Keep in mind that travel and transitions take time too, so this is best treated as a focused half-day experience rather than a leisurely day trip.

Is $150.18 per person worth it?

At $150.18 per person, this costs more than a basic group walk around central Prague. What you are paying for is the private vehicle, a guide across all three sites, and the convenience of joining places that would take more planning to visit independently. Group discounts are available, which may improve the value if you are booking with others.

The price makes the most sense if you want a guide to explain the history in context and you value a direct route to Lidice. The tour is not built around food, shopping, or a broad survey of Prague. It concentrates on one consequential episode and its aftermath. If that subject matters to you, three connected sites and private transport can justify the cost.

You can also see why the tour may not be the right fit for everyone. If you have only a passing interest in World War II history, the emotional weight and detail may feel like a lot for a short outing. And if you prefer to explore memorials at your own pace, the schedule may feel brisk. The best value comes when you arrive curious and ready to follow the story from beginning to end.

The tour is booked, on average, about 59 days in advance, so it is worth planning ahead if it is a priority for your Prague visit. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes made less than 24 hours beforehand are not accepted, and cancellations inside that window are not refunded.

Who should book this tour?

I would recommend it to anyone with a serious interest in World War II, Czech history, or the human consequences of occupation and reprisal. It is especially useful if you have seen a film about Operation Anthropoid and want more context than a screen can provide. The tour’s strength is its joined-up approach: you see the church, the attack site, and Lidice in one outing.

It also suits visitors who want a guide to handle the transport and explain what they are seeing. The private vehicle and small group limit make the route easier to manage, while the guide’s narrative helps link sites that might otherwise feel separate.

Think twice if you want a light sightseeing break or a broad introduction to Prague. This is focused, emotionally demanding history, and Lidice is not a casual stop. But if you want to understand the operation and remember its consequences, this is a thoughtful, efficient way to do it.

FAQ

How long does the tour take?

The tour lasts about three hours. Each of the three stops is described as roughly an hour, and the drive to Lidice takes about 20 minutes.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, at Resslova 9a in Prague.

Where does the tour end?

It ends at Old Town Square or at your hotel.

Which places does the tour visit?

It visits the church of St. Cyril and Methodius and its crypt, the curve where the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich happened, and the Lidice memorial.

Is transport included?

Yes. The tour includes transport by private vehicle and a driver-guide.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

How many people can join?

The maximum group size is 10 travelers.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience’s start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.