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Private Terezín Ghetto Tour from Prague with Local Expert

12 Reviews 4.92 out of 5 stars Based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Prague, Czech Republic
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Your time in Prague is precious. Led by guides born and raised in Prague, this experience brings the deep context of Czech history and our local reality to your Terezín visit. This is a personal journey tailored to your pace.

We visit the sites that resonate most: the emotionally powerful Small Fortress, the Ghetto Museum’s personal stories, and the quiet, authentic attic living quarters that most travelers miss. We also spend time for reflection at the Crematorium and the Magdeburg Barracks.

Because this journey has weight, we pause for coffee and cake after the museum—a deliberate moment for you to breathe and process. Throughout the day, your premium minivan is your private sanctuary, waiting at your hotel door to ensure a seamless experience. This is for the traveler who values their time, seeks genuine local insight, and demands high-quality comfort.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Terezín Small Fortress, Museum of Ghetto, Prayer Room, Loft, Crematorium, Magdeburk Barracks
  • Lunch Lunch is not included; instead, we’ll take a short break for coffee and cake so we’ll have more time to see the sights.
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Meeting and Pickup

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The guide will pick you up in the hotel lobby. If the hotel is located in a pedestrian zone, you will receive detailed instructions in advance on where to meet the guide.

What To Expect

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Mala Pevnost (Small Fortress)

It was a prison for Nazi regime opponents from 1940 to 1945 under the Prague Gestapo. You will see the prison cells (mass cells and solitary confinements), showers, delousing room, hospital, execution cells. There is a national cemetery nearby. Admission: you will already have the combined ticket from the previous stop.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Terezin Memorial

The National Cemetery in front of the Small Fortress. There are about 10 thousand people buried here. In particular, there are victims from the Small Fortress, the Terezín ghetto and the concentration camp in nearby Litoměřice.*Travel time is included in the whole duration.*
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Muzeum Ghetta

The Ghetto Museum is located in the former school building in the very centre of Terezin. In the ground floor there is a Memorial hall of children. The first floor exhibition covers the inception of the persecution of Protectorate Jews, their life in the ghetto and extermination camps. Please be prepared that the exhibition may cause very strong emotions.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

CAFE AZERET

A break for coffee and cake, so you have time to process all the demanding experiences. (optional)
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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A small prayer room (synagogue), which served as a place of worship for Jewish prisoners during the ghetto. Partially preserved decoration by Artur Berliner. In the first floor there is a loft where people lived.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Terezín Memorial - Crematorium and Jewish Cemetery

The crematorium was built by ghetto prisoners in 1942. About 30.000 corps were cremated here. Everything is in original condition. Admission included in the combined ticket from previous places.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Magdeburska Kasarna (Magdeburg Barracks)

Former army barracks were used as a seat of Jewish self-goverment during the WWII. There is a Replica of a prison dormitory from the ghetto period. The exhibitions on the cultural activities of involuntary inhabitants of the ghetto continue the displays at the Ghetto Museum. Tipics: themes: music, paintings, literature, theatre. You already have a combined ticket from previous museum.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for small kids because of the character of the place.
  • We will walk aprox 2 miles. Good shoes are important.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Terezín Ghetto Tour from Prague with Local Expert?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Terezín Small Fortress, Museum of Ghetto, Prayer Room, Loft, Crematorium, Magdeburk Barracks
  • Professional driver and guide
  • LunchLunch is not included; instead, we’ll take a short break for coffee and cake so we’ll have more time to see the sights.

Additional Info

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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for small kids because of the character of the place.
  • We will walk aprox 2 miles. Good shoes are important.

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