easy
6 hours
Average fitness required for walking and standing
Visit the Terezin Memorial near Prague for a powerful journey through WWII history. Discover haunting sites and reflect on a dark chapter in European history with expert guides.
All ages • 6 hours • pick-up and drop-off in Prague • Mourning places such as WWII memorials
Embark on a poignant 6-hour journey to Terezin, a fortified town steeped in history. Explore its haunting WWII memorials, including the Jewish ghetto and Gestapo prison, while reflecting on the dark past. This unique tour combines private transportation and expert guidance, offering a deeply moving experience just outside Prague.
6 hours
As a part of the collective memory, it is crucial not to obey educational tours and visits to mourning places such as WWII memorials. Formerly Austro – Hungarian military base served during WWII as a Gestapo prison, Jewish ghetto, and a transit camp for Auschwitz and other concentration camps. Terezin is one of those towns where the greatness and fame of its original purpose, lasting centuries, was quickly forgotten during the five dark years of the Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia.
Terezin is a small fortified town located approximately 60 km north of Prague, on the confluence of Elbe and Ohře rivers. The city lies on both sides of the river Ohře, dividing the town into two parts: fortresses. The Large Fortress, also Called Terezín Concentration Camp, served as a Jewish ghetto, and the Small Fortress became a Prague Gestapo Prison. Both of these operated independently of one another. In the Small Fortress were the inmates exposed to inhumane living conditions equivalent to the East’s extermination camps. We organize a half-day tour, lasting 6 hrs. But you can also choose an all-day trip. We understand that only a few clients would like to spend the whole day in such a sad place while on holiday, but if you choose only a half-day tour, we have to inform you that the visit time is limited at each stop due to a tight schedule.
Secure your spot early as tours often fill up quickly, especially in peak season.
The tour involves walking through historic sites with uneven surfaces, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Weather can vary, so dress in layers to stay comfortable during indoor and outdoor visits.
The sites can be emotionally intense—approach the visit with respect and mindfulness.
Terezin was established in 1780 as a fortress and later transformed into a ghetto and detention center during WWII.
Efforts are ongoing to preserve the site and educate visitors on its historical importance, ensuring respectful tourism.
Necessary for walking through historic sites with uneven terrain.
Useful for accessing certain areas or for personal keepsake.
Perfect for jotting down insights or reflections during the tour.
Stay hydrated during the walk and outdoor sections.