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

The most powerful thing about this tour is its order: you begin where the Czech and Slovak paratroopers made their last stand, then visit the spot where Reinhard Heydrich was attacked, and finish at Lidice, the village destroyed in Nazi revenge. The three sites turn a wartime story into something you can place on a map.

I like the private car, since Lidice lies outside Prague and public transport would eat up much of a short visit. I also like the guides’ storytelling. Lenka, Eva, Barbora, and Jacob are named in the supplied tour information, and the strongest praise centers on clear English, careful detail, and the ability to know when to let a solemn place speak for itself. The main consideration is emotional: Lidice is not a light sightseeing stop, and the three-hour schedule is tightly packed.

Key points at a glance

• Three essential sites in about three hours: St. Cyril and Methodius Church, the Heydrich assassination site, and Lidice Memorial.
• Private transportation to Lidice: The drive from Prague takes about 20 minutes, making the half-day plan practical.
• A personal guide rather than a recorded tour: Live commentary gives you room to ask questions and adjust the amount of historical detail.
• A small maximum group of 10: This is more intimate than a large coach excursion.
• A serious visit to Lidice: The former village is now a large meadow, with memorials that underline the human cost of Nazi retaliation.
• Good value for history-minded visitors: At $150.18 per person, the price buys private transport, guiding, and three connected sites rather than a single museum visit.

Why Operation Anthropoid matters in Prague

Operation Anthropoid was the Allied-backed mission to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, a leading Nazi official and the German power in occupied Bohemia and Moravia. The operation reached its decisive moment in Prague, but its consequences spread far beyond the city.

This tour gives you the background before showing you the locations. That matters. If you visit the church or the assassination site on your own, you may see a plaque, a street corner, or a memorial and miss how the pieces connect. Here, the story moves from planning and resistance to attack, hiding, discovery, death, and retaliation.

I especially like that the tour does not stop with the assassination. Lidice is essential to understanding the price paid by civilians. The Nazis burned the village to the ground as revenge for Heydrich’s death. Today, much of the former village is an open meadow, a quiet setting that can feel far removed from the crime committed there.

The subject requires a guide who can explain Czech history in the 1930s and 1940s without losing the thread. The guides named in the supplied information, especially Lenka and Eva, are described as strong storytellers with excellent English. One guide also shared personal memories of growing up under Soviet control, adding a later chapter of Czech history to the visit.

St. Cyril and Methodius Church: the story begins underground

The tour starts at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror on Resslova Street. This is the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, the place where seven resistance fighters and paratroopers made their final stand.

You enter the church and its crypt, where the guide explains why Operation Anthropoid was planned, how the mission unfolded, and how the men reached this place. The crypt gives the opening hour a direct, physical focus. You are not simply hearing about resistance in the abstract. You are standing in the space tied to the final chapter.

The church and its surroundings also help explain the danger faced by the men. The guide’s job here is not just to recite dates. You need the chain of events: the political situation in Czechoslovakia, the wartime occupation, the mission itself, and the search that followed Heydrich’s assassination.

This is where the tour’s best quality comes into play: storytelling with room for questions. Guides such as Lenka and Eva are repeatedly described as able to explain a complicated subject in plain English. That is useful if you know only the broad outline, and it still helps if you have seen the film Anthropoid.

Admission to the church and crypt is included at no extra charge. Allow about one hour here. The pace is deliberate, but the material is heavy. A guide who knows when to pause is valuable, and this is not a place where you will want constant chatter.

The church also gives the operation a human scale. The men were not simply symbols in a wartime account. They were young people placed under extraordinary pressure, relying on courage, secrecy, and help from the local population. The memorial makes that cost easier to grasp.

The assassination site at the curve

The second stop is the curve where Heydrich’s car was attacked. The surrounding road and highway have changed with time, but the location still lets you see why the site was chosen and how difficult the attack must have been.

This stop works best after the church. You have just heard the full sequence, so the curve becomes a place to reconstruct the action. The guide reviews how the ambush happened and points out the surroundings. It is a useful shift from an enclosed memorial to a real street and road setting.

Do not expect a preserved wartime scene. This is an active urban area, and the highway you see today is part of modern Prague. That is also the point. History happened in ordinary places, and the modern setting forces you to picture the event rather than walk through a staged reconstruction.

The visit lasts about one hour, which gives the guide time to explain the attack rather than merely point out a marker. You can ask about the route, the position of the assassins, and what followed. The exact view depends on traffic and conditions, but private transport makes it easier to reach the site as part of a connected route.

I find this stop especially useful for anyone who has seen the film. Movies compress geography and action. At the curve, you get a better sense of the physical problem facing the paratroopers and why timing and placement mattered.

The practical drawback is that a roadside location has less atmosphere than the church crypt or Lidice Memorial. It is a place for context and visualization, not a long period of quiet reflection. The guide’s explanation is what gives it meaning.

Lidice Memorial: the hardest hour of the tour

The final stop is Lidice, about 20 minutes from Prague near the airport. The Nazis destroyed the village in retaliation for Heydrich’s death, burning it to the ground and killing or deporting its residents.

Today, the former village is largely a wide meadow. That open setting can be more disturbing than a rebuilt street would be. There are no ordinary houses to soften the story. The emptiness becomes part of the memorial.

The Lidice Memorial is the emotional center of the tour. You may see the memorial to the children, a detail that many people find especially painful. The visit asks you to consider how the operation affected civilians who had no role in the assassination.

I appreciate that the tour gives Lidice a full hour. A quick drive-by would miss the point. You need time to take in the meadow, hear the account of what happened, and sit with the contrast between the peaceful setting and the village’s destruction.

This stop is also why I would not call the experience casual sightseeing. You should come prepared for a somber visit. The subject is cruelty, collective punishment, and the destruction of a community. If you are studying the Second World War, Lidice provides a specific example of how Nazi terror reached beyond military targets.

The 20-minute drive from central Prague makes private transport a major advantage. You do not have to organize the route yourself or work out a connection near the airport. The car also lets the guide continue the explanation between stops, while you move from the Prague story to the wider consequences.

What the private format adds

The tour includes a driver-guide, live commentary, a professional guide, and transport by private vehicle. The maximum group size is 10, so the word private does not necessarily mean a one-person tour. It does mean a smaller, more personal format than a full-size bus.

That distinction matters. At a church crypt or memorial, you can usually hear the explanation clearly and ask for clarification. The guide can also adjust the pace. If you already know the basic story, you can ask about details. If this is new to you, you can request more context.

The guides’ names vary. Lenka receives especially strong praise for her English, storytelling, subject knowledge, and ability to balance speech with quiet. Eva is described as an excellent storyteller, and Barbora and Jacob are also named as guides who provided clear, useful explanations. Since the assigned guide can vary, book this for the itinerary and format rather than for a guaranteed individual guide.

Transport ends in central Prague or at your hotel, with the listed endpoint at Old Town Square. This makes the tour easy to fit into a busy day. The starting point is at Resslova 9a, at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror.

Is $150.18 per person a fair price?

At $150.18 per person, this is not a bargain-priced walking tour. The value comes from what the price covers: a private vehicle, a driver-guide, live English commentary, professional guiding, and the trip out to Lidice.

You are paying for access to three separate places in one morning or afternoon, with the transport problem handled for you. If you tried to connect the church, the assassination site, and Lidice independently, you would need to plan the route and manage the timing. The private car removes that friction.

The price makes the most sense for couples, families, or small groups who want a focused history experience. Group discounts may improve the cost for larger bookings. Since the vehicle carries up to 10 people, sharing with friends can make the per-person value more attractive.

Food and drinks are not included, but the tour lasts about three hours, so this is not a major issue. Plan to eat before or after. There is no reason to expect a meal break during such a tightly structured visit.

Who should book this experience?

I would choose this tour if you have a serious interest in the Second World War, Czech resistance, Prague under Nazi occupation, or the film Anthropoid. It is also a good choice if you want history explained through places rather than presented only inside a museum.

You do not need prior knowledge. The tour begins with the background, explains the operation step by step, and then takes you to the key locations. That makes it suitable for first-time learners as well as people who already know the basic story.

It may not suit you if you want a relaxed city outing with cheerful stops. The church and Lidice require attention and emotional energy. The assassination site is outdoors and modern, while Lidice is deliberately quiet and stark.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The available information does not give detailed mobility notes for the church, crypt, memorial paths, or vehicle, so ask the operator about your specific needs before booking.

The tour is offered in English. Confirmation is provided at booking, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Should you book the Anthropoid and Lidice tour?

Yes, if you want the complete story rather than one isolated memorial. The strongest reason to choose it is the sequence: the heroes’ last stand, the attack on Heydrich, and the destruction of Lidice. Each stop adds something the previous one cannot.

The private car is another strong reason. Lidice sits outside Prague, and reaching all three locations efficiently is the hard part of planning this visit. The tour solves that problem while giving you a guide who can connect the sites.

I would skip it only if you are looking for light entertainment or if wartime atrocities are not the kind of subject you want during your Prague stay. For everyone else, this is a focused, sobering, and unusually complete history tour. It leaves you with a clearer understanding of Operation Anthropoid and a much harder memory of what followed.

FAQ

How long does the Anthropoid and Lidice tour last?

The tour lasts approximately three hours.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, Resslova 9a, 120 00 Prague 2-Nové Město.

Where does the tour end?

It ends in Prague city center, with Old Town Square listed as the endpoint, or at your hotel.

Which places does the tour visit?

The tour visits St. Cyril and Methodius Church and its crypt, the Operation Anthropoid Memorial at the curve where Heydrich was attacked, and Lidice Memorial.

Is transport to Lidice included?

Yes. Transport between the sites is provided by private vehicle, and the drive to Lidice takes approximately 20 minutes.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour includes live English commentary and an English-speaking guide.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a driver-guide, professional guide service, live commentary on board, and transport by private vehicle.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 10 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted.