WWII turns real when you stand here. This is the only full Anthropoid tour that links all the key sites: the church where the seven heroes died, the curve where Reinhard Heydrich was assassinated, and the Lidice memorial outside Prague. I like the private car pickup-and-drop so you don’t waste time figuring out how to reach Lidice, and I love the guide-led story that explains the mission step by step, from Czech political context in the 1930s and 40s through what happened on the day. One drawback: the subject is heavy and emotional, and you’ll spend time in quiet memorial spaces where it’s not a talk-and-laugh kind of pace.

You get a half-day format that fits real sightseeing plans, and it’s built for small groups (up to 10). Start in Resslova, then move to the highway-area setting near the curve, and finish back near the Old Town. The route is short enough to work even if you’re doing a lot in Prague, but long enough that you actually connect the dots.

If you’re the type who watched the movie and thought I get the outline but not the full picture, this tour is made for that. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of why Operation Anthropoid happened, how it played out on the ground, and why the Nazis responded with the destruction of Lidice.

Key highlights you’ll feel right away

• Three essential sites in one smooth plan: Resslova crypt, the curve attack area, and Lidice’s memorial meadow
• Private transportation included, so Lidice doesn’t become a logistics project
• A guide who explains the operation clearly, including the lead-up and the mechanics of the assassination
• Free admissions noted for each stop, which helps the value math
• Small group size (max 10), which keeps the questions from getting drowned out
• Strong English delivery based on past guides like Lenika, Eva, Jacob, and Barbora

The one Anthropoid tour that covers the full story

Prague has plenty of WWII tours. This one is different because it strings together the whole chain of places you need to understand the Anthropoid operation without jumping around on your own. You’ll begin at Resslova, then connect to the curve, then head out to Lidice near the airport. Doing all three in one run is what makes the experience feel complete instead of like disconnected stops.

This tour is designed around a simple promise: you’ll get the story, then you’ll see where it happened. And because you’re traveling by private car with a driver/guide, you don’t spend your limited time searching for buses, managing transfers, or trying to time your own route to match memorial hours.

The tour also stays short—about 3 hours total—which matters in Prague. If you have a packed itinerary, a compact half-day can be the difference between squeezing in a must-do and skipping it.

Resslova’s St. Cyril and Methodius crypt: where the mission’s human cost lands

Your first stop is the church of St. Cyril and Methodius in Resslova, at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror (Resslova 9a). This is the place tied to the seven heroes of the Anthropoid story, where they died. The experience here isn’t just about looking at a building—it’s about understanding how the operation ended, and why that ending mattered so much.

You’ll enter the crypt, see the church and its surroundings, and learn the broader development of events in Czech lands during the 1930s and 40s. Then your guide explains how Operation Anthropoid happened, not as a vague legend, but as a sequence of decisions and actions that led to the final outcome.

Why this stop is powerful: the crypt context gives the rest of the tour its meaning. When you later reach the curve and see the highway-area setting where the assassination occurred, you’re not just spotting a location. You’ll understand who was involved, what the mission was trying to accomplish, and what it cost.

One practical note: the visit is listed as about 1 hour, so plan for a focused start. This isn’t the kind of stop where you can half-listen while taking photos. You’ll get more out of it if you keep your questions ready and treat the crypt section as the core of the “why.”

The curve and the highway area: matching the assassination scene to the real street

Next you head to the Operation Anthropoid Memorial, centered on the curve where the assassination of Nazi official Reinhard Heydrich happened. If you’ve seen a film version of the story, this is where your brain has to switch gears. The movie compresses time and space. Here, you’re forced to deal with actual geography—roads, turns, and how movement would work in real life.

Your guide reconnects what you learned at the crypt, then walks you through how the assassination happened. You’ll also see the surroundings, the curve, and the highway today. That last part is key: the setting has changed, but it’s still readable enough that you can picture how the operation unfolded and why the location mattered.

What I like about this stop for you: it turns details into understanding. It’s easy to remember a headline like Heydrich was assassinated. It’s harder—and more meaningful—to grasp the moment-to-moment logic that made the operation possible and the risks attached to it.

Time-wise, this is also listed as about 1 hour. Use that hour to ask anything you’re still unclear about after the crypt scene. Guides in past runs—like Lenika, Lena, and Eva—have been praised for explaining the operation in a way that feels story-shaped, not like a dry lecture.

Lidice memorial: an idyllic meadow with a revenge story behind it

After the curve, you’ll drive out of the city to Lidice Memorial, near Prague’s airport. The drive is short—about 20 minutes—but the tone shift is dramatic. Where the first two stops are about the operation’s mechanics and discovery, Lidice is about consequence.

You’ll learn that the village of Lidice was completely burnt to the ground by the Nazis as revenge for the assassination and death of Reinhard Heydrich. Today, the memorial is described as a large meadow, and that peaceful open space is exactly what makes it so unsettling. The environment looks calm; the story behind it is not.

Your visit is listed as about 1 hour. In that time, you’ll take in the memorial setting and absorb what happened to the community as punishment. This is often the moment when the tour stops feeling like “WWII facts” and starts feeling like a human lesson in cruelty and resistance.

If you’re nervous about emotional tours, you should still know this: the Lidice stop gives you context, so it isn’t just shock value. You’ll understand the link to Anthropoid. And because the tour includes the crypt first and the curve next, Lidice lands with full weight instead of as a random tragedy on a separate day.

Price and logistics: what your $150.18 is really buying

At $150.18 per person for about 3 hours, this is not a bargain-tour price. But it also isn’t paying for a long show. You’re paying for three things that usually cost you time or money if you do them solo:

• Private transportation to Lidice (about a 20-minute drive) plus travel between sites
• A professional guide who ties the stops together into one story chain
• Live commentary on board, which helps you keep context while moving

On top of that, each listed stop notes admission ticket free. So you’re not stacking extra site fees on top of the tour cost. You also get a mobile ticket, which reduces friction on the day.

The tour’s small size—maximum 10 travelers—is part of the value too. With a private car and small group dynamic, you’re more likely to ask questions and get clear answers instead of watching the guide rush past your curiosity.

The main “consideration” in the price/value equation is simple: you’re paying for personalization and transport. If you already plan to visit Lidice by your own schedule and you’re comfortable building your route from scratch, the tour may feel pricier than a DIY day. If you want the structure, the car, and the connected story in one package, the price starts to look fair.

How to plan your day around this half-day program

Even with a 3-hour runtime, there are a few ways to make the day easier on yourself.

First, think about timing. This is set up as a half-day tour, and it’s useful for Prague days where you’re juggling other must-sees. You start at the memorial in Resslova and finish in the Old Town Square area (or your hotel, per the end arrangement). That makes it easier to keep sightseeing after, instead of forcing a long detour back.

Second, bring the right mindset. This is a WWII assassination-and-revenge story with real memorial spaces. It’s not a comedy tour, and you’ll get more from it if you let moments land—especially during the crypt and at Lidice.

Third, pack for comfort. The data doesn’t list a strict dress code, but since you’ll be walking around memorial grounds and spending time indoors at the crypt, you’ll be happier with shoes that work well on uneven surfaces and weather changes.

Finally, use the guide time. The strongest feedback for this tour is about storytelling and clarity. If you’re arriving with a few questions—like what led to Anthropoid or how people understood the Czech situation in the 1930s and 40s—this is the kind of format where those questions get answered in context.

Who this Anthropoid + Lidice tour is best for

This tour fits history-minded travelers who want more than movie scenes and postcard stops. You’ll especially like it if you want the mission explained from the ground up, then mapped onto the real places involved.

It also makes sense if you like guided learning that doesn’t feel like a textbook. Past guide performances—credit given to people like Lenika, Eva, Jacob, and Barbora—are repeatedly praised for being good storytellers and for sharing background in a relatable, clear way. If you tend to zone out during lectures, you may still do fine here because the story flows from stop to stop.

You might also enjoy this if you’re traveling with someone who’s less into WWII. The tour includes clear location points—church crypt, assassination curve area, Lidice memorial—that help non-experts follow along without getting lost in names and dates.

The flip side: if you prefer upbeat themes only, this may be too heavy for your taste. Even with a good guide, the Lidice piece is hard.

Should you book Supreme Prague for the Anthropoid sites?

I’d book this if you want the full Anthropoid experience in one clean, guided loop—especially because the itinerary covers both the curve and Lidice, not just the headline assassination site. The private car is a big deal here: it turns a “maybe we’ll get to it” day into a sure thing.

It’s also a smart pick if you’re doing Prague efficiently and want a half-day that ends in the center. Starting at Resslova and finishing near Old Town Square makes it easier to keep your sightseeing momentum.

Before you book, decide one thing: can you handle an emotional WWII memorial day? If the answer is yes, this tour is likely to be memorable for the way it connects the operation’s purpose, the assassination setting, and the tragedy of Lidice into one coherent experience.

FAQ

How long is the Anthropoid and Lidice tour?

The tour lasts about 3 hours.

What does the tour cost?

The price is $150.18 per person.

How many people are in the group?

The tour has a maximum of 10 travelers.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror at Resslova 9a (Prague 2) and ends in the Old Town Square area (Staroměstské nám., Prague 1) or at your hotel.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

What is the cancellation policy?

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

If you want, tell me your travel dates and whether you’re more focused on the assassination, the Czech context, or Lidice’s memorial—then I can help you decide which time of day to schedule it and what to prioritize during the walk-through.