We are a Jewish family visiting Prague and the Terezin Concentration Camp. This trip is very important to us, and we would like the most meaningful and educational experience — not just a standard tour (we’ve had bad experiences in Auschwitz and Vienna).
Can anyone recommend a knowledgeable guide for the Jewish Quarter and Terezin who can share the deeper history?
Thank you!
I suggest contacting Pavel Batel. We toured with him, and were highly impressed. https://jewish-prague-tours.com/
Another vote for Bat-El Tours! www.batel-jewish-tours.com We had an incredible experience visiting the Terezín Ghetto with Pavel Batel. As you can imagine, it was both educational and deeply meaningful. We got a firsthand perspective based on the original research their guides conduct, and the tour went into impressive depth. We spent almost the whole day there, and the time flew by — we even noticed some other guides doing two rounds (morning and afternoon), which felt more like a rushed, touristy version of what we experienced.
We also joined the Jewish Quarter tour with Yvonne, visiting all the synagogues. By going on our own, we would never have gained such a deep understanding.
In the meantime, I’ve recommended Bat-El Tours to several friends who joined other tours with them — everyone said their guides were outstanding. Pavel Batel, who founded the agency, carefully selects passionate educators who are also active in academia and/or the Jewish community. This ensures high-quality, meaningful content delivered with the respect these sites deserve. You really can’t go wrong with them
My wife and I also took the day tour at Terezin with Pavel Batel and probably the best tour we ever experienced. Tour was fantastic in all respects, extraordinary knowledge and passion. The history and stories were fascinating and we'll remember tour forever.
Thank you Pavel,
Mark and Nava
I hope by the time you read this you already have booked a tour with them. I read a great deal of Jewish history and believe how little i really knew of the Terrezin story. His encyclopedic knowledge is only surpassed by his desire to teach others