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Visit Terezin concentration camp - Departure from Prague

Discover the poignant history of the Terezín concentration camp on this excursion departing from Prague!

The essentials

Discover the poignant history of the Terezín concentration camp on this excursion departing from Prague!

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Duration
5 hours
Languages
English
French
Spanish
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Starting time
1:00 PM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Visit the Terezín concentration camp

Discover the moving history of the site

Accompaniment by a professional guide

Access to the exhibits at the Terezín Museum

Explore the small fortress and prison chambers

A visit to a listed memorial site

Description

Discover the poignant history of the Terezín concentration camp on this excursion departing from Prague!
You'll set off in the morning from Prague in the direction of Terezín, a landmark historical site of the Second World War. On arrival, you'll be accompanied by an expert guide who will lead you through this iconic site where thousands of prisoners suffered during the war. You'll visit the small fortress, used as a prison, and discover poignant exhibits recounting the sufferings of the deportees.

You'll also have the opportunity to discover the Terezín ghetto and the local museum, where you'll learn about the history of this place and its inhabitants. The guide will explain in detail the events that took place here during the war, providing essential context for understanding the importance of this site in European history.

The tour will continue with the discovery of historic buildings, prison chambers and memorial spaces, where you can take a moment to reflect on the impact of this place on history. At the end of the day, you'll return to Prague, with a deeper look at the history of World War II.

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability: see calendar (except in exceptional cases)
  • Meeting place: Revolucni 25, Palace Vltava, Prague
  • The bus journey from Prague to Terezin is estimated to take around 1 hour
  • The guide is English-speaking. An audioguide will be available on site for commentary in other languages
  • The guide is present only for the visit to the fortress. Brochures on the full tour are available at the entrance to the site
  • Due to the events that took place in this camp, some places and images may shock people and especially children
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
  • A fee of CZK 50 will be charged for any photographs or videos taken outside the small fortress, with a camera, phone or video camera
  • A visit to the crematorium is not included in the tour, so if you wish to visit it you will have to pay a supplement on the spot. The crematorium is closed on Saturdays

Included

  • Transfer to/from Prague city center

  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus

  • Services of a professional guide

  • Entrance fee to Terezin concentration camp

Not included

  • Entrance fee to crematorium
  • Gratuities
  • All other extras

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