Prague: Operation Anthropoid Tour Shocking History & Private Guide

Summary

Operation Anthropoid tour in Prague with rare Lidice visit

You’ll follow Operation Anthropoid’s trail across Prague with a local guide: descend into St. Cyril and Methodius’ crypt, stand at the assassination curve, and walk Lidice’s haunting meadows by private car. It’s a day trip that leaves you thoughtful long after you return.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel so quiet after standing in that crypt under St. Cyril and Methodius Church. Our guide, Petr, unlocked the heavy door and it was suddenly cool and still inside — just the sound of our shoes on stone. He told us about those seven paratroopers, how they held out for hours down here. I kept running my hand along the rough wall, thinking about what it must’ve been like. Petr didn’t rush us; he let us sit with it for a minute or two before we went back up into the sunlight.

We drove through Prague’s neighborhoods to this ordinary-looking curve in the road — honestly, if you didn’t know, you’d pass right by. That’s where Reinhard Heydrich was assassinated during Operation Anthropoid. Petr pointed out exactly where the car stopped and how it all unfolded. There’s traffic now and people walking dogs, but I could almost hear that moment echoing back. He even showed us some old photos on his phone — not sure why but that made it feel more real.

The drive out to Lidice took maybe twenty minutes, past fields and airport signs. The air smelled different there — grassier, emptier somehow. Lidice is just a meadow now, but Petr explained how the Nazis burned everything as revenge after Heydrich’s death. We walked through what used to be streets; there are sculptures of children and wildflowers everywhere. It’s hard to describe — peaceful but heavy at the same time. I caught myself whispering without meaning to.

This day trip from Prague isn’t really “fun” in the usual sense, but I’m glad we did it. Having a local guide who actually cares makes all the difference — Petr answered every awkward question I had (and probably some dumb ones). I still think about that silence in the crypt sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Anthropoid Operation Tour in Prague

• Visit St. Cyril and Methodius Church and crypt
• See the assassination curve of Reinhard Heydrich
• Visit Lidice memorial near Prague airport

Top questions

How long does this Operation Anthropoid tour take?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours including all stops.

Is transport included for visiting Lidice from Prague?

Yes, private vehicle transport is included for all locations including Lidice.

Does this tour include entry to St. Cyril and Methodius Church crypt?

Yes, you’ll enter the crypt as part of the guided experience.

Is there a live guide during the whole tour?

Yes, a professional local guide provides live commentary throughout.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed.

Is this day trip suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Can service animals join this Anthropoid tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup by private vehicle in Prague with a knowledgeable local guide providing live commentary at each stop — from entering St. Cyril and Methodius’ crypt to walking through Lidice’s memorial meadows before returning comfortably to the city.