Prague to Terezin Private Tour A Moving Memorial Experience

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Prague

   Your experience begins with a hotel pick-up and a warm welcome from your private guide. Before we start exploring Prague, we will discuss what interests you most, so the tour can be tailored to your preferences and create a truly personal experience.

   10 minutes here

2. Central Bohemian Region

   We drive through peaceful fields, open countryside, and quiet villages, until suddenly the massive walls of the fortress appear on the horizon. We begin at the Small Fortress and the National Cemetery, powerful places of remembrance, then continue to the Main Fortress and Magdeburg Barracks, before ending at the deeply moving Jewish Cemetery with the crematorium.

   45 minutes here

3. Mala Pevnost (Small Fortress)

   Our journey begins at the Small Fortress, a former Gestapo prison where silent courtyards and narrow cells still echo with stories of suffering and resilience. Before entering the fortress, we pass the large National Cemetery and Jewish Cemetery, powerful memorial sites that set the tone for this deeply moving experience. Inside the fortress, we explore the prison cells, courtyards, and, depending on your interests, selected museum exhibitions. As this is a private tour, we will also ask about your preferences and adapt parts of the visit to what interests you most.

   90 minutes here · Admission included

4. Terezin Memorial

   We then continue to the Main Fortress, crossing the canal as we enter the historic fortified town built along the Ohře River. Terezín is striking in its military architecture and quiet beauty, yet its streets carry the weight of a dark past. During World War II, the town was transformed into a Jewish ghetto, where thousands of Jewish prisoners were forced to live in extremely overcrowded conditions, often sharing only a few square meters of space. Here we usually visit the Magdeburg Barracks, where you can see a reconstruction of the prisoners’ living quarters as well as powerful examples of artwork, music, and cultural creations made by Jewish artists and inmates during their imprisonment, preserving humanity and creativity even in the darkest times.

   90 minutes here · Admission included

5. Muzeum Ghetta

   We also visit the Ghetto Museum, where we learn about the journeys of those who arrived in Terezín and those who were later transported away. During World War II, more than 160,000 people passed through Terezín, making it one of the most significant and tragic sites connected to the Holocaust in Central Europe.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

6. Old Jewish Cemetery in Zizkov

   We also visit the Old Jewish Cemetery and the crematorium, deeply moving memorial sites that bear silent witness to the suffering and loss experienced in Terezín during World War II.

   30 minutes here · Admission included

7. On our way, we also pass through the town Bohušovice nad Ohří, where many prisoners once had to walk to reach the train station upon arrival in Terezín and before later deportations. In the later years of the war, a railway track was built directly into the ghetto, from where thousands of Jewish prisoners were transported to extermination camps such as The Holocaust camps including Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

   15 minutes here

8. National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror

   We then begin our journey back to Prague, passing through a beautiful agricultural landscape of fields, orchards, and strawberry farms, with views of the countryside and a peaceful monastery along the way. On the route, we also pass the Paratroopers Memorial, an important monument dedicated to the Czech resistance during the Nazi occupation and the heroes of the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, known as Operation Anthropoid.

   45 minutes here

9. Prague

   This is a fully private, guided experience with entry to the most important sites included. With door-to-door service from Prague, flexible pacing, and personal attention, you can focus on understanding, reflection, and connection. Book this tour for a deeply moving and insightful experience that goes far beyond a standard visit. We then return back to your hotel, bringing this deeply moving journey to an end. For the next day, we can continue with a private tour of Prague, exploring its highlights, hidden corners, and historic neighborhoods at a relaxed pace. We can tailor the route based on your interests—whether you prefer iconic landmarks, local stories, or lesser-known areas away from the crowds. As part of the experience, we can also include a stop at the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, where the final chapter of Operation Anthropoid took place, connecting Prague’s beautiful city center with one of the most significant moments of Czech resistance history.

   10 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

de, en, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Prague Live Guide Day Tours

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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