Led by professional historians and educators from Pavel Batel’s research team, the tour is grounded in more than 20 years of specialized work on Terezín, survivor testimonies, and long-term research.
- Achim Beginsky survived Terezin Ghetto. He was exceptionally stealthy and his skill at sneaking into various blocks.
- Anita Tarsi, the leading Israeli historian on Theresienstadt, shared her knowledge with Pavel Batel at the Beit Terezin archive in Givat Chaim Ichud, Israel.
- In London with Jeremy Adler, British writer, philosopher and son of H. G. Adler, Terezin and Auschwitz survivor - the most important Terezin historian.
Two decades of archival work and in-depth research
To see all sites of the Terezín Ghetto in depth would require at least two full days (see list bellow).
Each tour is slightly different, shaped by the interests of our visitors, and usually includes the Ghetto Museum, the Hidden Synagogue, the Children’s Barracks.
The remaining program stays flexible, guided by expert judgment or specific requests, allowing for deeper exploration of the following areas
Transport courtyard and arrival processing, Ghetto Museum, Columbarium, Chevra Kadisha, Jewish Cemetery, Crematorium, central bakery courtyard, Magdeburg Barracks, discovered Nazi propaganda film (beyond the standard documentary), Cavalier Barracks of German Jews, unfinished gas chamber areas, Hidden Synagogue, block courtyard and examples of ghetto accommodation, Children’s Park, areas for the planned mass liquidation, Terezín Children’s Tree - Etz Chaim, story of the Krete and Białystok children, transport courtyard and deportation processing section.
Small Fortress
Jewish prisoner cells, Nazi canteen, women’s courtyard, isolation cells, processing courtyard, first courtyards, examples of prisoner cells, punishment section, sickbay, shaving room (used for propaganda purposes), showers, disinfection tanks, large circulation courtyard, areas of torture of Jewish prisoners, mortuary, tunnel system and fortification structures, stoning wall, execution courtyard, shooting range, agricultural section, “Tunnel of Death,” SD officers’ restricted areas, cinema, swimming pool associated with Nazi violence, fourth courtyard with mass cells and isolation cells.
To see all sites of the Terezín Ghetto in depth would require at least two full days (see list bellow).
Each tour is slightly different, shaped by the interests of our visitors, and usually includes the Ghetto Museum, the Hidden Synagogue, the Children’s Barracks.
The remaining program stays flexible, guided by expert judgment or specific requests, allowing for deeper exploration of the following areas
Transport courtyard, Ghetto Museum, Columbarium, Chevra Kadisha, Jewish Cemetery, Crematorium, Magdeburg Barracks, discovered Nazi propaganda film, Cavalier Barracks of German Jews, unfinished gas chamber areas, Hidden Synagogue, Children’s Park, aTerezín Children’s Tree - Etz Chaim and more.
Small Fortress
Jewish prisoner cells, Nazi canteen, women’s courtyard, isolation cells, processing courtyard, punishment section, sickbay, shaving room (used for propaganda purposes), showers, disinfection tanks, mortuary, tunnel system and fortification structures, execution courtyard and more.
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Limited to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure an intimate and respectful learning environment - Return to Prague around 2:30 - 3 PM, with the option of drop-off at your hotel or at anywhere in Prague 1.
- The tour may concentrate exclusively on the Jewish Ghetto or be split to include a visit to the Small Fortress (former Gestapo prison)
- Convenient pickup at 9 AM from your hotel or address in Prague 1.
- The price is 110 EUR per person + entrance fees; discounts are available for groups, families, and students.
- Flexible departure time, typically at 9:00 AM, or another time upon request, with pickup anywhere in Prague.
- Fully flexible pacing, with the tour usually concluding anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 PM, depending on interests and needs.
- Ideal for families with children or for visitors who require a more sensitive, individualized approach.
- For families of survivors, or researchers, we can help trace and contextualize the story of a specific individual or group within the Terezín Ghetto.
- The price for the private tour starts at 390 EUR + entrance fees, and varies depending on the number of participants.
| Excursions for focused groups We offer academic and specialized educational excursions for a wide range of professional audiences, including schools, university groups, Holocaust educators, institutional delegations, filmmakers, documentary makers, authors, and researchers. Our programs are fully tailored to the group’s interests, schedule, and level of expertise, and may include thematic focus, source-based interpretation, or consultation-style guidance for research and creative projects. Please contact us by email to discuss a tailor-made itinerary or specialized consultation. |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
by Bat El Tours
Educational Tours & Travel Agency Services
00 420 608 931 093
office@jewish-prague-tours.com
- Private tourCustom-made private tours with door-to-door service are fully flexible and tailored to meet your expectations.
Pick up in hotel 9 AM (or upon request)
Arrival back to Prague - 1 PM to 3 PM.
The price starts at 380 EUR*/ group.
*price varies based on number of participants. - Semi-private tourSemi-private tour is limited to maximum of eight participants.
Pick up in hotel at 9 AM.
Arrival back to Prague at around 3 PM.
The price is 110 EUR per person.*
*families and groups will always receive a discount. - ExcursionAcademic and specialized educational excursions for student groups, Holocaust educators or delegations.
Program can be tailored to your group’s interests, schedule, and level of expertise.
Please email us for more information about customized itinerary.
- What to expect
Our team presents the Terezín Ghetto as a missing link in Holocaust education, offering insight that goes far beyond the standard narrative. Our tours are designed for visitors seeking a meaningful, historically rich, and in-depth understanding of Terezín.
Pavel Batel typically leads our semi-private tours or private tours upon request, depending on availability and logistics. An experience with Pavel is best suited for those with a interest in historical details - his tours often take the form of an academic-style lecture.
To make this important history accessible to a wider audience, Pavel has personally curated and trained a dedicated team of expert guides who share his commitment to accuracy, sensitivity, and education. For visitors who prefer a more relaxed or introductory approach, we warmly recommend booking a tour with one of our team members.
Whichever option you choose, our mission remains the same: to provide respectful and insightful education of Terezín's history.
