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Prague WWII History: Secrets and Shadows Tour
4.9
42 Ratings
Praha 1
Uncover Prague’s WWII secrets with historian Jiri Kluc. Walk in the footsteps of heroes and explore pivotal sites of resistance and courage.
Uncover Prague’s WWII secrets with historian Jiri Kluc. Walk in the footsteps of heroes and explore pivotal sites of resistance and courage.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) - Explore the narratives from the onset of the Nazi occupation by visiting the very sites where history unfolded. This tour includes captivating stories by the esteemed Czech historian Jiří Klůc, focusing on the square and its historic surroundings.
- Prague National Theater Opera - Delve into the stories of…
- Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) - Explore the narratives from the onset of the Nazi occupation by visiting the very sites where history unfolded. This tour includes captivating stories by the esteemed Czech historian Jiří Klůc, focusing on the square and its historic surroundings.
- Prague National Theater Opera - Delve into the stories of Czechoslovakia’s liberation in 1945, highlighting the U.S. Army’s advance under General George S. Patton in western Bohemia. Experience tales derived from historical research and firsthand accounts, and gain insight into the dramatic events of the Prague Uprising in 1945.
- Praha hlavní nádraží - Discover the story of Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children through train transports—a tale later depicted in the film “One Life.” Visit exclusive locations associated with Sir Nicholas Winton and hear stories from dedicated research, including rare interviews with some of the children he saved.
- National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror - Witness the bullet holes and visit the church where the resistance took refuge after assassinating Reinhard Heydrich, the architect of the Holocaust and the third-highest-ranking Nazi. This site focuses on Operation Anthropoid and the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the No. 3 Nazi leader.
- Dancing House - Learn about the American bombing of Prague in 1945.
- Petschkův palác - Former Gestapo headquarters.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Gratuities
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Information
Small Group/Semiprivate Experience
Delve into Prague’s captivating WWII history with an enthusiastic local guide and Czech historian, Jiri Kluc, who has authored numerous books on WWII and 20th-century history. Immerse yourself in tales of courage, resistance, and resilience that shaped the city during the Nazi occupation. Uncover the chilling rule…
Small Group/Semiprivate Experience
Delve into Prague’s captivating WWII history with an enthusiastic local guide and Czech historian, Jiri Kluc, who has authored numerous books on WWII and 20th-century history. Immerse yourself in tales of courage, resistance, and resilience that shaped the city during the Nazi occupation. Uncover the chilling rule of Reinhard Heydrich, the ‘Butcher of Prague,’ whose assassination was the highest-ranking Nazi killing in WWII.
Trace the bold steps of Operation Anthropoid—this is the only tour in Prague that takes you to the actual site of the assassination, where the story unfolded. You’ll also visit the Parachutists’ Church and observe unique bullet holes. Learn about the 1945 Czech uprising, Nicholas Winton’s rescue of 669 Jewish children (as depicted in the movie One Life), and the dramatic, mistaken American bombing of Prague.
Stroll past former Gestapo headquarters. Join this exceptional walking tour, and let history come alive with every step.
Location
Statue of Saint Wenceslas
Václavské náměstí
Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) at the large statue of the horse and rider, located at the upper part of the square near the National Museum.
It’s very easy to reach on foot, as it’s in the city center. You can also take public transportation (metro station Muzeum).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(42 Ratings)
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Odyssey44051569214
Feb 24, 2026
Travel back to time in Prag - Jiri is a sympathetic and knowledgeable person with whom you can talk to easily! He brought us through different parts of Prag and gave us a lot of insights about them in the context of WW2. Additionally to that, we received bonus tips and recommendations for Prag. Absolutely recommended!
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Nomad19905624028
Feb 23, 2026
Great trip with fabulous and very friendly guide. - We really enjoyed our trip, when we learnt a lot about WW2 in Prague, specifically about Operation Anthropoid, but also about the history of the city and the country since then.
Hana is very knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for history and for her country, but she is also a really lovely person, very warm and friendly. She went out of her way to put our group at ease and was so good at including us all and making it a very personal trip.
Highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you Hana.
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R8981letheg
Feb 16, 2026
A must for history buffs - The tour was exceptional. Our guide Hanna was very engaging, knowledgeable and open. A fantastic guide through some dark parts of history but always a reminder of the human cost.
Our family had a brilliant time. Thank you.
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N3484wafionac
Feb 15, 2026
Great tour - Would highly recommend Hana who gave us a very interesting and informative tour of her home city which she clearly loves . The personal touch was what made it for me.
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T1552qegordonc
Feb 15, 2026
Prague WWII guided tour - Our highlight of a trip to Prague and would highly recommend. Hanâ was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour hugely informative, really interesting and added a lot of detail surrounding the historical background to the Czech Republic. I couldn't recommend the trip and Hanâ as a guide enough.
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Gregor
Feb 15, 2026
Five Star History Tour in Prague - We had an amazing tour from Hana. It was amazing to see the locations in real life. Hana was extremely kind, explained everything so well and answered all of our questions. We could not have asked for a better guide and a brilliant few hours. A must do activity if you’re in Prague.
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615rebekaw
Feb 11, 2026
A Must-Do Tour in Prague - We had a great experience on this tour. Our guide, Hanna, was incredibly knowledgeable and warm. We especially found the story of Operation Anthropoid fascinating. Visiting the church and crypt was powerful, and we learned so much. Hanna brought the history to life in such an engaging and thoughtful way. Highly recommend this tour!
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66aspace
Feb 2, 2026
An Exceptional WWII Tour with Hana - Highly Recommended - We had the privilege of experiencing a private WWII tour in Prague with Hana from Local Historian Tours in late January, and it was truly outstanding. Our group of four—my husband and I, along with my daughter and her boyfriend—came away deeply moved and enriched by the experience.
Hana is a remarkable guide who combines warmth and approachability with an impressive depth of historical knowledge. What made our tour especially memorable was her ability to tailor the experience to our specific interests. She clearly listened to what we hoped to learn and seamlessly wove those themes throughout our time together, making the tour feel personal and engaging rather than generic.
Her expertise in Prague's WWII history is evident in every story she shares. She brought the city's past to life with vivid details and compelling narratives that helped us understand not just the events themselves, but their human impact and lasting significance. She balanced the weight of the historical material with her personable nature, creating an atmosphere where we felt comfortable asking questions and engaging in meaningful conversation.
For anyone interested in understanding Prague's experience during World War II, I cannot recommend Hana and Local Historian Tours highly enough. She offers exactly what you want in a guide: deep knowledge, genuine passion for the subject, and the ability to make history resonate on a personal level.
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Cindylj9431mf
Jan 26, 2026
Best Tour in Prague - We did the History of Prague, World War 2 and Heydrich walking Tour with Hana. She was an outstanding guide. We covered so much of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic (WWII and post war). She was fun, personable, warm, knowledgeable and a great source of comment on life in Czech (past and present). We learned so much and will make sure to book with her on our next visit to Prague.
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Robbiemv9071jk
Jan 24, 2026
If you like WW2 History, you will love this tour. - I love WW2 history and I had already read several books about Operation Anthropoid before visiting Prague. So, I was very happy to find a tour that took me to the places I had read about. Hana was a great guide. She was fun and very knowledgeable. The tour was everything I expected and more. I learned quite a bit and it was nice to have a local guide to ask other cultural question of, since I was new to the Czech culture.
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