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

This is an unusually focused Prague experience, because it does the full Anthropoid story in one tight loop, including both the curve where Reinhard Heydrich was assassinated and the memorial at Lidice. You start in central Prague, then travel by private car to the sites connected to Operation Anthropoid, finishing back in the city center.

I love how the tour is built like a story, not a grab-bag. At the church and crypt at Resslova, the guide sets up why the operation happened and how it unfolded in Czechia during the 1930s and 1940s. Then the tour moves straight into place-based learning, with a private guide like Lenka or Eva bringing the details into clear, human scale.

The main thing to consider is emotional weight. This is a tragic WWII route, and the Lidice stop can really hit hard, even though the memorial space looks peaceful.

Key points to know before you go

• You get all three key sites in one outing: Resslova church and crypt, the Heydrich assassination area at the curve, and Lidice.
• Private transportation matters because you are actually driven out to Lidice (about 20 minutes each way) and back without stress.
• The guide turns history into a timeline starting with what led to Operation Anthropoid and then stepping through the assassination.
• The curve stop gives real spatial context, showing the surroundings and the highway as they exist today.
• Lidice is a memorial meadow, and it is a strong reminder of what happened to the village in Nazi retaliation.
• Small group size (up to 10 travelers) makes the pacing feel less rushed than typical group tours.

Why This Anthropoid Tour Fits Real Life in Prague

Prague can swallow your day fast. You can start with Old Town Square, get pulled toward a view, then suddenly it is 5 p.m. and you still have no plan for the deeper WWII stuff. This tour is designed to slide into a busy schedule because it clocks in at about 3 hours and runs a clean three-stop route.

Also, the big selling point is that you are not just visiting one memorial and calling it a day. You get the full arc: the church where the seven heroes of the story died, the location tied to Heydrich’s assassination at the curve, and then the memorial at Lidice outside the city. That makes the experience feel coherent, even if you arrive with only basic knowledge.

One more practical win: the tour includes private transportation. You are not juggling trams, transfers, or timing anxiety, especially for the trip out to Lidice near the Prague airport. You simply meet, get driven, and come back.

Price and What You Actually Get for $150.18

At $150.18 per person, this is not a budget activity. But you are paying for a small-group structure (max 10), a professional guide, and a private vehicle with live commentary. In a city like Prague, “private car time” is where a lot of the cost typically goes, and here it is bundled with the historical storytelling.

Another value factor is that admission is free at each of the three stops listed for the tour: St. Cyril and Methodius (crypt included), the Operation Anthropoid memorial stop, and Lidice memorial. That does not mean the tour is “just free entries.” It means you are not double-paying once you arrive, and the focus stays on the guide-led context at each location.

You also get a mobile ticket, which helps on the day-of, and you have the option of meeting in a very specific location tied to the story at Resslova, then ending in the city center at Old Town Square or your hotel.

Getting Started at Resslova, and How the Crypt Sets the Tone

The meeting point is the National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich TerrorResslova, at Resslova 9a. That matters because you begin at the site that gives the operation its human starting point. You are not arriving cold.

At the first stop, you visit the church of St. Cyril and Methodius where the seven heroes died. The tour is structured to go into the crypt as part of the experience, then you see the church and its surroundings. This is where the guide lays out the full story you will be building on all morning: why the operation Anthropoid happened, the historical development in Czechia in the 1930s and 1940s, and how the operation itself happened.

Why this order works: it stops you from treating the assassination site like a random “event photo spot.” Instead, you understand the mission first, then the place makes emotional and historical sense. You learn the sequence, then you walk into the landscape where parts of it played out.

One small practical note: this stop includes time in a crypt environment. Wear shoes that work well on indoor and outdoor surfaces, and if you are the type who likes to take photos, decide ahead of time what you want to capture versus what you want to just absorb quietly.

St. Cyril and Methodius: Seven Heroes and a Clear Timeline

This stop is about context you can remember. A lot of WWII tours point at a location and hope the surrounding explanation lands. Here, the explanation is built into the visit, and you get time to understand what you are seeing.

The guide also gives the “why” behind the operation. That is important because Operation Anthropoid is not just an assassination story. It is tied to the broader situation in Czechia across the 1930s and 1940s, and the guide uses that period to make the later events understandable rather than mysterious.

If you have seen a movie about Anthropoid, you will still get value. The tour is set up to provide more detail than what films can fit into screen time. One theme I picked up from guides like Lenka is that the story gets told as a clear sequence, sometimes even moment by moment, so your brain has handles to grab onto.

Drawback check: if you prefer light, “quick photo and go” sightseeing, the Resslova crypt stop may feel heavy. But if you want the story to make sense, this is the best place to start.

The Curve and the Heydrich Assassination Memorial: Seeing It in Today’s View

The second stop is the Operation Anthropoid Memorial, at the curve where the assassination of Nazi official Reinhard Heydrich happened. You revisit the assassination story you just learned at the crypt level, then you move into the surroundings, including what the curve and highway look like today.

This is a crucial moment in the tour, because you stop “reading history” and start “locating history.” Even if you have street-smart instincts in Prague, it can be hard to visualize exactly how an event would have worked in real space and real traffic patterns. The guide helps you connect the plan to the place.

The tour pacing here is about understanding, not performance. Guides like Eva or Lenka (and other storytellers on the route) tend to explain enough to make the scene clear, then leave room for you to look. In a tour like this, silence is useful, because you are standing where something irreversible happened.

If you like to ask questions, bring them here. It is one of the best moments because you can point at what you are seeing and get clarification about how the assassination unfolded in that setting, based on what you just heard at Resslova.

Lidice Memorial: From Mission to Aftermath in One 20-Minute Drive

Then you travel out to Lidice by private car, which takes about 20 minutes each way. That drive time is one of the underrated parts of the day. It gives your head time to switch gears from the assassination site to the consequences, and it keeps everything on schedule without you coordinating buses or trains.

At Lidice, the key fact is blunt: the village of Lidice was completely burned to the ground by the Nazis as revenge to the assassination and death of Reinhard Heydrich. The memorial is a large meadow today. That contrast matters. You are in a quiet open space, and your mind has to hold what happened there.

This stop is where the tour becomes most emotional. The memorial experience can be especially moving because you are not only learning about a place, you are meeting a symbol of what retaliation did to real families. Some guides also help you focus on details like memorial statuary, including statues of children mentioned in guide-led experiences.

Practical tip: plan for a slower rhythm at Lidice. You will likely want a few minutes where you just stand and take it in. If the subject is difficult for you, that is normal. This is one of those tours where getting it “done fast” defeats the point.

What Makes the Private Guide Experience Different

This tour is rated extremely highly, and the common thread in the experience is the guide storytelling. People who knew very little about Anthropoid, the curve, or Lidice said the tour brought it to life with clear explanations. That is exactly what you want when the event is complex and emotionally charged.

Guides named in real experiences include Lenka and Eva, plus others like Jacob and Barbora. The detail that stands out is pacing. Great guides on this route know when to talk and when to let you process. That sounds small, but it is the difference between hearing a lecture and feeling like you are walking through a story.

If you want to make the most of your time, come with two types of questions:

1. Questions that help you understand the sequence, like what led to the operation and how the assassination happened.
2. Questions that connect the past to the current sites, like how the curve area looks today and why that view matters for understanding the event.

Also, because the group limit is 10 travelers, you are less likely to be squeezed by a crowd. You can actually listen.

Who This Tour Is Best For, and Who Might Skip It

This is best for you if you:

• want the complete Anthropoid route, not a single “hit the highlights” stop
• care about WWII history tied to real places in Prague and nearby
• like guided storytelling with a clear timeline
• want to do it without transit stress, since transport is included by private vehicle

You might think twice if you:

• prefer cheerful sightseeing or want to avoid very heavy WWII subject matter
• need food on the schedule, because food and drinks are not included
• are looking for a casual stroll with minimal explanation, since this tour is built around history and context at each stop

One more fit note: the tour is offered in English, and most travelers can participate. It is also set up with service animals allowed, which can matter for planning.

Should You Book Supreme Prague’s Anthropoid Tour?

If you want a short, high-impact WWII experience that connects the crypt at Resslova to the curve and then to Lidice, I think you should book it. The value comes from the combination: private transportation, a focused three-stop route, and a guide who tells the story in a way you can actually hold in your head.

The best reason to choose this one is simple. Many tours pick one location. This one gives you the arc, with the assassination site and Lidice included, and it does it in a time window that fits real schedules.

Just go in with the right expectation: you are visiting places tied to loss and brutality. If that is okay with you, you will come away with a much clearer understanding of what happened, where it happened, and why it mattered.

FAQ

How long is the Anthropoid tour, and what is the route?

It runs for about 3 hours and includes three main stops: St. Cyril and Methodius at Resslova, the Operation Anthropoid Memorial at the curve, and the Lidice Memorial outside the city.

What sites does the tour include besides the church?

You also visit the assassination site area at the curve, connected to Reinhard Heydrich, and then the Lidice Memorial, located near Prague airport.

Is admission included for the stops?

Yes. The tour information lists admission ticket free for the church/crypt stop, the operation memorial stop, and the Lidice memorial.

What does the price include, and is food provided?

The price includes a driver/guide, live commentary on board, a professional guide, and transport by private vehicle. Food and drinks are not included.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. Free cancellation is available, and you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience starts, the amount paid is not refunded.