Private trip from Prague to the Terezín Memorial
The fortress town that became a Gestapo prison and a Jewish ghetto during the Second World War. A guided visit, about an hour from Prague.
- Distance from Prague
- about 65 km
- Drive each way
- 1 h
- Typical day
- 5 to 6 hours
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Walking
- Moderate
- Guide languages
- English, Spanish, Turkish
Trip code: PP-D05
Highlights
- The Small Fortress, used as a Gestapo police prison from 1940
- The former ghetto in the main fortress town
- The Ghetto Museum and the drawings made by children in the ghetto
- The Magdeburg Barracks and the reconstructed dormitory
- The crematorium and the national cemetery
Ways to do it
Car, driver and licensed guide
The recommended way: a guide who knows the history in depth and gives the visit its context.
Combined with the Jewish Quarter
Visit the Jewish Quarter in Prague on one day and Terezín on another, with the same guide.
School and study groups
Programmes adapted to the age and the curriculum of the group, with coach transport.
Sample day
9:00
Pick-up at your hotel
About an hour's drive north of Prague.
10:00
Small Fortress
The prison courtyards, cells and the national cemetery in front of the fortress.
12:00
Break
A short break and a light lunch.
13:00
The former ghetto
The Ghetto Museum, the Magdeburg Barracks and the town where tens of thousands of people were held.
15:00
Return to Prague
Back at your hotel around 16:00.
About Terezín Memorial
Terezín was built at the end of the eighteenth century as a fortress town. During the German occupation of the Czech lands it became two places of suffering: the Small Fortress served as a Gestapo prison, and the main town was turned into a ghetto for Jews from Bohemia, Moravia and other parts of Europe.
What you see
The Terezín Memorial cares for the Small Fortress, the Ghetto Museum, the Magdeburg Barracks, the crematorium and other sites. Together they tell the story of the people who were imprisoned, deported or died here, including the children whose drawings survived the war.
Visiting with a guide
A licensed guide who specialises in this history makes the visit coherent and humane. The day is structured around the two parts of the memorial, with a break between them and time for questions.
Planning
Terezín pairs well with a visit to the Jewish Quarter in Prague, ideally on separate days. Tell us the size and age of your group and we plan transport, tickets and timing.
Is this trip right for you?
Walking: Moderate
Some hills, steps and cobblestones, at an easy pace with breaks.
- Some steps
- Partly suitable for wheelchair users: tell us your needs and we check each place.
- Possible with a light stroller, although a baby carrier is easier.
Prefer less walking? Accessible Prague
Important to know
- Best time
- During the day
- Season
- All year
- This is a place of remembrance. The visit can be emotionally demanding, and we recommend it for older children and adults.
Busy dates (May to September, Christmas and New Year) book up early, so write as soon as you know your dates.
What we can arrange
- Private car or minibus with a driver for the whole day
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
- Licensed guide at the destination or for the whole day
- Entry tickets and time slots booked in advance
- Lunch reservation on the way
Not included unless you ask
- Entry tickets
- Meals and drinks
- A guide: drivers do not guide, so we add a licensed guide if you want one
What can be added
Tick what you would like in the form below. We check availability and list each item separately in your quote.
- Licensed guide
- Entry tickets booked in advance
- Lunch reservation
Meeting and drop-off
- Your guide or driver meets you in your hotel lobby or at the meeting point, with a sign showing your name.
- It ends where it suits you in the centre, or a car takes you back to your hotel.
- Your confirmation includes the names of your guide and driver and a contact number for the day.
Your guide and driver
Your driver takes care of the road, and a licensed guide can join you for the whole day or at the destination, in English, Spanish or Turkish.
Guides, drivers and venues are specialist partners we have worked with for years. You receive their details 24 hours in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Terezín from Prague?
About 65 km, around one hour by car.
What happened at Terezín?
During the German occupation the Small Fortress was a Gestapo prison, and the town became a ghetto through which about 140,000 Jews were deported. More than 30,000 people died in the ghetto, and most of the others were sent on to extermination camps.
Do we need a guide?
We strongly recommend one. The sites are spread out and the history is complex; a licensed guide gives the visit its meaning.
- Licensed guides only
- Experienced local teams
- Licensed transport partners
- One written, itemised quote
- Reply the same business day
Ask about a day trip to Terezín Memorial
Tell us your date and group size. We send timings, the vehicle and a written quote.
What happens next
- 1
Tell us
Fill in the short form or write an email: dates, group, interests and anything we should know.
- 2
Get your plan
We reply the same business day with a proposed programme and a written, itemised quote.
- 3
Enjoy Prague
Confirm by email and we take care of every booking. You get your driver and guide details 24 hours before.
We reply by email the same business day (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00 Prague time).
Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing. The cancellation terms of each service are written in your quote. Cancellation policy