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Over deze activiteit

Terezín was meant to defend the Czech Republic and Prague from the aggressive Prussians. It was so perfectly designed that nobody even dared to siege it. That’s why you can nowadays explore more than 37.25 miles (60 kilometers) of its defense tunnels and hidden mine chambers. Learn from your guide how the system worked and how this marvelous piece of engineering could turn into a deadly trap for anyone daring to siege it.

After discovering its famous past, you’ll dig into very dark history of 20th century when Terezín was used as a Jewish ghetto and a labor camp, as well as Gestapo prison. Over 150 000 people went through the ghetto, only 35 000 survived to the end of the war. Learn how people lived and worked inside the ghetto and have exclusive access to recently discovered messages they left behind.

Lastly, you’ll visit a former Gestapo prison in Small Fortress, where political enemies of Nazi Germany were kept. Every fourth person who entered, never saw the end of the war, dying of horrible conditions, malnutrition or simply being executed. Get to know what life was like for prisoners as well as their guards. Terezín is simply an experience you’ll never forget.

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Inclusief

Professional guide
Excursion of the fortifications
Visit to Crematorium, Columbarium, Ghetto and Small Fortress
Entry/Admission - Mala Pevnost (Small Fortress)
Entry/Admission - Terezin Memorial

Niet inclusief

Lunch (own expense)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Aanvullend

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for child aged 12 and under
Minimum age is 5 years
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Kenmerken

Toerisme

95%

Cultureel

65%

Origineel

50%

Beoordelingen

4.9

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Chris D

5 | 2019-07-03

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Don't miss this trip. Public transport to the site very enjoyable (bus and train). Not rushed. Nice meal in local restaurant. Take a torch for the tunnels.

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Russell H

4 | 2019-04-02

Michael - our tour guide- was very knowledgeable about the terezin fortress and concentration camp. my wife and I were the only ones on the tour so it made for a more intimate experience. the concentration camp portion of our tour was very somber, but also very informative. the terezin fortress section of our tour (which came after the concentration tour) was also very detailed. the only reason I am not giving this 5 stars is because the fortress part of our tour lasted just a bit too long. we toured some of the tunnels of the fortress and after awhile my wife and I got a little claustrophobic. We both could not wait to get back outside after being underground for over an hour. other than that, michael our tour guide was the perfect host.

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kmaria1202

5 | 2017-10-26

This tour was AMAZING!! Not only did we get to learn about the Terezin concentration camp and political prison which is what most tours are limited to, we also got to explore the fortress, which dates back to the 1700s. My favorite part was exploring the tunnels under the fortress, which were used for defense purposes. Our guide from Prague, Michal, was interesting and informative so much that we booked another tour with him later in our trip!, and the local guides were both excellent and passionate about their subject matter. I definitely recommend this tour if you are interested in the history of Terezin.

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