A Fortress from the 18th century was turned into a Jewish ghetto and Nazi political prison in World War II - experience it and learn more about a sad true part of the European history that influenced all the world.
Terezin concentration camp is strategically close to Prague (45-60 min drive). You will learn World War II history - the difference between concentration and death camp, psychology of Nazi propaganda hiding the truth from the rest of the world, Gestapo political prison, individual personal stories, life and culture in Jewish ghetto.
The city is divided into two parts: former Gestapo political prison (later communist prison) and Jewish ghetto presented as "a city given to Jews from Adolf Hitler for the war time". You will see a Jewish Museum, former Jewish dormitory, prayer rooms, crematorium and ceremonial halls.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Lunch
✔ Professional private licensed local guide-driver
✔ Admission to Terezin camp including tour and movie
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Bottled water
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel CHOTOL
2. Hotel Stary Pivovar
3. Jeneralka
4. Garden Pension Villa Maria
5. Hotel Diana
6. Hotel Kanarek
7. Hotel Koral
8. Amity Hotel
9. Hotel Chodov ASC
10. Erko Hotel
11. Dolce Villa Hotel
12. Hotel Certousy
13. Hotel Adalbert
14. Bohemika Hotel
15. Amedia Express Praha
16. Hotel Ocean
17. Hotel Slavoj
18. Hotel Pivovar
19. Residence Kamenicka
20. Alchymist Prague Castle Suites
Additional Info: Anywhere in Prague. Outside Prague by agreement.
Itinerary
1
Terezin Mala pevnost
Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your Prague place and after 45-60 min of comfortable drive you reach Terezin concentration camp. It is strategically close to Prague.
First of all you will be guided through the Terezin Small Fortress that was a gestapo political prison (later a communist prison) - only for this part we join a small group for a while and will see the prison cells, showers and walk through the tunnels of the fortress. Watch the propaganda movie about "Jewish paradise" - fake presentation by Nazis in comparison to cruel reality in the camp.
Duration: 1.25 hours
2
Terezin Memorial
After visit of Museum of former Jewish ghetto (materials, videos of individual stories of people living in ghetto) and lunch break you will be guided through Jewish ghetto to experience more of the life in the ghetto, see the Jewish dormitory, learn more about their culture (music, theater, writing, graphics, etc.) and visit crematorium.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
