This route hits hard, in a good way. I love that you actually visit the crypt at St. Cyril and Methodius and hear how the whole Anthropoid operation unfolded. I also love that you don’t stop at the assassination site; you keep going to Lidice, which shows the brutal payoff. The only drawback: the material is tragic, so go in with a calm mindset and comfy shoes.

You’ll have a private guide and private car for a small group (up to 10), and the tour is offered in English. It’s built for a half-day—about 3 hours—so it’s realistic even if you’re juggling a busy Prague schedule.

Key highlights worth your time

• A rare full arc of the story: Resslova → the curve (Heydrich) → Lidice
• Crypt access at Resslova: see the church and go into the crypt connected to the heroes
• The curve site on the ground today: view the surroundings and highway where the attack happened
• Lidice memorial stop outside the city: a memorial meadow on the site of a destroyed village
• Small group feel with private transport: up to 10 travelers, with a driver/guide team

The complete Operation Anthropoid story in three connected stops

If you only know this story from a film, you’ll still learn plenty on this tour. The big value is the way it strings events together in the right order, with real places behind each chapter. You start with the aftermath and discovery at Resslova, then move to the assassination site at the curve, and finally to Lidice—where the Nazi retaliation was carried out in the most chilling way possible.

What makes this setup feel complete is the pacing. Each stop is given about an hour, which is long enough to understand what you’re looking at, not just snap photos and rush out. And because you’re riding in a private vehicle, you’re not stressing over trams, transfers, or figuring out timing between widely spaced points.

One more plus: admission is listed as free at each of the three stops. So you’re not paying extra on top of the tour price just to step inside the key places.

Where the heroes’ story starts: Resslova and the St. Cyril and Methodius crypt

Your tour begins at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror at Resslova 9a. The first stop centers on the church of St. Cyril and Methodius and the seven heroes of the operation, including where they died.

Here’s what you can expect, practically:

• You’ll enter the crypt and spend time there.
• You’ll also see the church and its surroundings.
• Your guide explains the full background: why the mission happened, what Czech history looked like in the 1930s and ’40s, and how the operation Anthropoid actually played out.

That crypt visit is the emotional anchor of the morning. Even if you know the headline facts about Operation Anthropoid, the crypt context helps you understand the last phase of the story—what it meant to be hunted, hidden, and ultimately found. It’s not just a building; it’s the end of a human timeline.

A small planning tip: this stop is closer to the center of Prague, so it’s easy to pair it with an early start and then keep your later sightseeing flexible. If you tend to get tired from museums quickly, this one is structured like a story you can follow, which helps.

The curve: seeing the Heydrich assassination site and its surroundings

After Resslova, you move to the Operation Anthropoid Memorial at the curve—the location associated with the assassination of Nazi official Reinhard Heydrich. This is the moment most people recognize by name, but seeing it on site adds details you can’t get from a screen.

At this stop, the tour focuses on:

• Reminding you how the assassination happened (tying it back to what you learned in the crypt).
• Seeing the curve and the surrounding area.
• Looking at the highway and how the surroundings look today.

This part is valuable because it helps your brain map the event in real space. You begin to understand how timing, distance, and the geography would have mattered in a real escape and attack scenario. It also makes the story feel less abstract. You’re standing where the planners needed things to go one way, and history forced it to go another.

Practical consideration: this stop is outdoors (and you’re viewing a roadway/area). If the weather is rainy or very cold, dress for it, because your “comfort level” will affect how much you enjoy the explanations.

Lidice Memorial: a meadow that carries the weight of retaliation

Then comes Lidice Memorial, the third stop. You drive out of the city—about 20 minutes—toward Lidice, near the Prague airport.

This is where the story becomes bigger than one attack. The village of Lidice was burned to the ground by the Nazis as revenge for the assassination and death of Reinhard Heydrich. Today, the memorial centers on a large meadow, which is both peaceful-looking and devastating to think about.

What you’ll do here:

• Visit the Lidice Memorial itself.
• Walk through the memorial grounds where the village’s fate is remembered.

This stop often hits people hardest because the setting looks calm. That contrast is part of the message. The tour doesn’t sugarcoat it; it presents the reality: a community punished for actions it didn’t commit. If you’re the type who wants WWII history to include the human consequences (not just strategy and dates), this is the reason to book.

How to get the most out of Lidice: slow down. Let the guide’s story settle before you move on, and give yourself space to look at what’s in front of you instead of treating it like a checklist. It’s meant to be remembered.

Private car logistics that keep the half-day tour realistic

This tour is priced and scheduled for people who want major WWII stops without sacrificing an entire day in Prague. You’re looking at about 3 hours total, with roughly an hour per stop and driving time between them. With a maximum of 10 travelers, it keeps the feel personal even if it isn’t a “just the two of us” situation.

The private transportation part matters more than it sounds:

• You avoid time lost to public transit planning.
• You move between areas without the stress of transfers.
• You’re not stuck waiting around for everyone to catch up.

Also, you’ll start at Resslova and end back in the city center—Old Town Square is listed as the end point, and the tour notes that it finishes in the city center or at your hotel. That makes it easier to plan your afternoon. You can go back for lunch, or continue with classic Old Town sights without a complicated route back out.

Two small “make it easier on yourself” tips:

• Wear shoes you can stand in comfortably for a while.
• Since food and drinks are not included, plan a snack or drink before you start if you get hungry quickly.

Why the guide storytelling is the difference-maker

The sites are powerful, but the guide is what stitches them into one coherent experience. The format here is built around explanation: your guide ties the “why” and the “how” together, then points you at the exact place connected to each chapter.

In the past, guides named Lenika/Lenka and Eva have been praised for telling the Anthropoid story in a relatable, interesting way—especially helpful if you know very little before you arrive. Jacob and Barbora also show up in guide feedback as strong communicators who add context and pace the visit well.

Even when history is heavy, a good guide helps you keep your bearings:

• You understand the mission background before you face the locations.
• You get clarity on what happened at the curve.
• You understand why Lidice became part of the retaliation story.

If you like asking questions, this tour is built for it. You’ll have enough time at each stop to clarify details and connect the dots.

Price and value: what $150.18 buys you

At $150.18 per person for about 3 hours, this isn’t a budget “hop-on, hop-off” activity. But the value is in three places.

First, you’re paying for private transport by car and a professional guide/driver team, not a crowded bus experience. That’s a real convenience fee, especially for a route that includes an out-of-city memorial.

Second, the tour focuses on three high-impact WWII locations in one run: Resslova (crypt), the curve (Heydrich assassination site), and Lidice (retaliation memorial). Many Prague tours cover one or two stops. Here, you get the full arc in a half-day.

Third, admissions at the key stops are listed as free. That means you’re not stacking extra site costs on top of the tour price.

If you’re going to spend money in Prague, spend it on time-saving and meaning. This is designed for both.

Who should book this Operation Anthropoid + Lidice tour

This works best if you:

• Want WWII history that includes both the plan and the consequences.
• Like seeing real sites, not just reading summaries.
• Prefer a guided story over wandering through memorials without context.
• Need a half-day activity that still feels substantial.

It may be less ideal if you:

• Want a light, entertainment-style Prague outing.
• Get emotionally overwhelmed by tragic history (Lidice is particularly heavy).
• Need food included on the tour (it isn’t).

Good news: the tour says most travelers can participate, and service animals are allowed.

Should you book it?

I’d book this if you want the Operation Anthropoid story told in order, at the actual places where it unfolded—and if you want Lidice included rather than treated as optional. The private car saves time, the stop structure gives you breathing room, and the guide-led explanations turn locations into understanding.

Book it if you’re the kind of traveler who values context. Skip it only if you’re looking for something upbeat or you don’t want to face the emotional weight of retaliation history.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 3 hours.

How much does it cost?

It costs $150.18 per person.

What stops are included?

You visit the St. Cyril and Methodius church and its crypt at Resslova, the Operation Anthropoid Memorial at the curve (Heydrich assassination site), and Lidice Memorial outside the city near Prague airport.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it’s offered in English.

Is food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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