Top Experiences in Magdeburg Barracks (Magdeburska Kasarna)

Terezin was originally a holiday resort reserved for Czech nobility, turned into a Jewish ghetto by the Nazis during World War II, and used as a concentration camp until 1945 when it was liberated by the Red Army (Soviet Armed Forces). The camp was later transformed into a memorial site and open to visitors to honour those whose lives were lost.

Your expert guide will explain the historical context of the Jewish struggle during the 20th century in the region and will be very happy to answer questions you may have about Jewish history. Despite the horrors that occurred in Terezin, hidden within this imposing military fortress are stories of true heroism, bravery, and a harrowing fight for freedom.

Unravel years of history as you explore the Big Fortress, the Small Fortress, the Ghetto Museum and Magdeburg Barracks.

At the end of this unforgettable excursion, you will be driven back to your hotel in Prague.

Theresienstadt, the concentration camp, also referred to as Theresienstadt Ghetto, was established by the SS during World War II in the fortress and garrison city of Terezín. During World War II it served as a Nazi concentration camp staffed by German Nazi guards.

Tons of thousands of people died there, some killed outright and others dying from malnutrition and disease.  More than 150,000 other persons (including  tons of  thousands of children) were held there for months or years, before being sent by rail transports to their deaths at Treblinka and Auschwitz extermination camps in occupied Poland, as well as to smaller camps elsewhere.

I will pick you up with a professional driver at 9am in a lobby of the hotel you are located in. It takes approximately an hour to get there. Entrance fees are included in this tour. After the tour we will have delicious Czech meal in a local small Terezín restaurant you enjoy. 

Gain insight into the Czech Republic’s Holocaust history on this Terezin Concentration Camp day tour from Prague. Follow a guide through the Terezin Concentration Camp, once used by the Nazis to hold Jewish Czechs, Poles, and Yugoslavs. Learn about the town’s pre-World War II history and discover key features such as the Ghetto Museum and the Magdeburg Barracks. Explore Terezin's troubled past at the Schutzstaffel headquarters and the Gestapo prison cells, and gain insight into life here under Nazi rule.

We'll explore the history of Terezin town by visiting the most interesting places.

The Main Fortress - history of the unique military fortress from the 18th century (most groups skip this part).
The Ghetto Museum - the ghetto held jews from many countries.
The Magdeburg Barracks - former army barracks, today an exhibition on ghetto-era culture.
The loft - place where people lived during the ghetto period.
The synagogue - an improvised place to pray.
The Small Fortress - it was used as a prison.
Terezin Memorial - a National Cemetery.
The crematorium - built by prisoners in 1942.

All you need are:
- some snacks (lunch is not included),
- comfortable shoes,
- and money for admission (310 CZK adult / 240 CZK discounted /cash or card).

I'll handle all the other arrangements. We will spend approximately 4-4,5 hours in Terezín and 2 hours travelling. Please be prepared to walk at least 3 miles.

It may happen that we visit the places in a different order.

Learn about the Nazi crimes against humanity at the Holocaust memorial in Terezin (Theresienstadt), a former concentration camp and Jewish ghetto. Take advantage of skip-the-line tickets and private transport by car from Prague.

Highlights:
- Visit Terezin Concentration Camp with a 5-Stars History Expert Guide
- Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the memorial
- See the old barracks, crematorium, columbarium, and the Jewish prayer room
- Learn about the Holocaust at the Ghetto Museum
- Take advantage of private transport by car from Prague

Discover the history of Terezin (Theresienstadt), the 18th century fortress town in the Bohemian countryside and an infamous site of a hybrid concentration camp and ghetto established by the SS during World War II. Explore Terezin Memorial with an Expert Guide and recreate the events of Holocaust in Czech Republic.