Terezin Day Trip from Prague: Camp, Memorial & History Tour

Summary

Walk Terezin’s camp, barracks and memorials on a day trip from Prague

You’ll travel from Prague with a small group and guide, passing city landmarks before reaching Terezin Memorial. Walk through cemeteries, barracks full of prisoner art, and hear personal stories at the Ghetto Museum. Entry tickets are included—just bring curiosity (and maybe tissues). This day trip leaves you changed.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really know what to expect when we left Prague for the Terezin concentration camp — just this quiet sort of nervousness in my chest. Our guide, Petr, met us near Old Town Square and somehow managed to make everyone feel at ease, even as we passed by the Powder Tower and Henry’s Tower on our way to the train. The city felt so normal that morning. I remember grabbing a coffee during our quick break at the station, thinking about how different things must have been for people heading out of Prague decades ago.

The ride out was quiet. Petr told stories about Terezin before WWII — it was just a regular town, you know? Then suddenly we were walking through the cemetery, and he pointed out these small stones left on graves. There was this moment where someone in our group asked about the Menora and Tree of Children memorials, and Petr just paused for a second before answering — like he needed to find the right words. I could smell wet grass and something faintly metallic in the air. It’s strange how those little details stick with you.

Inside the crematorium and morgue, everything felt heavier — literally colder too, maybe just my imagination. Petr showed us old charts and documents; I caught myself tracing names with my finger along one list of transports. The Magdeburg Barracks had these art displays made by prisoners — music notes scrawled on scraps of paper, paintings that looked both hopeful and desperate at once. We wandered through parts of the Ghetto Museum on our own for a bit (Petr said to take our time). I kept thinking about how much life happened here despite everything.

We took public transport back to Prague together, mostly quiet except for some soft conversation about what we’d seen. I still think about that view from inside Terezin — gray walls against an open sky — and honestly, it’s hard to put into words what it meant to walk there with someone who knew all those stories.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Terezin Concentration Camp tour from Prague

• Pass by Prague Old Town Square
• Pass by Powder Tower
• Pass by Henry's Tower
• Pass by route to train station
• Take 15 minute food and drink break
• Visit Cemetery and memorials
• Enter Crematorium and see rooms
• Visit morgue and transport list
• Enter Magdeburg Barracks and see art
• Visit Museum and Holocaust exhibition

Top questions

How do I get to Terezin from Prague?

The tour includes round-trip public transport tickets from Prague to Terezin with your guide.

Is entry to Terezin Memorial included in this tour?

Yes, entrance fees for all sites at Terezin are included in your booking.

How long is the day trip to Terezin concentration camp?

The tour lasts most of the day including travel time between Prague and Terezin.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult; ages 6-12 are half price at meeting point.

What will I see at Terezin?

You’ll visit cemeteries, crematorium, Magdeburg Barracks with art displays, Ghetto Museum and more with your guide.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No lunch is included but there’s a break before boarding the train so you can buy food or drinks.

Can I bring a stroller or service animal?

Yes, strollers and service animals are allowed on this tour.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended due to walking required at multiple sites.

What’s included

Your day includes entry fees for all main sites at Terezin Memorial plus round-trip public transport tickets from Prague. You’ll be guided throughout by a knowledgeable local who shares history along every step—just meet near Old Town Square in central Prague before departure.