World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour
This award-winning tour is the best way to learn the history of Krakow's Jewish Quarter. The small fee paid to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is up to you.
What you will see:
The tour takes you to the heart of the 700-year-old Jewish Quarter of Krakow including the World War Two ghetto.
Kazimierz was the centre of Jewish life in Poland. Wander through its picturesque cobbled streets past historic synagogues and temples and learn how this quaint part of Krakow was forever changed during the Second World War.
We visit the former Krakow ghetto, the empty chairs holocaust memorial, and Schindler’s List filming locations. As well as discussing the German Army’s occupation of Krakow. You'll also see how Kazimierz is now a revived hub of street art and food.
No trip to Krakow is complete without a visit to the Jewish Quarter.
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World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour
What's included in World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Szeroka Street
The Jewish Quarter's most picturesque street. Learn the history of this area that was once home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe
Muzeum Krakowa - Stara SynagogaPass-by Only
Learn the history of Poland's oldest and most important synagogue
Plac Bohaterow Getta
Here our guests learn of the tragic events of the holocaust in the Krakow Ghetto and the meaning behind Krakow's most poignant Holocaust memorial.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a walking tour so a moderate level of fitness is required
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Look for the BLUE City Walks Krakow umbrella. We meet in front of St.Mary's Basilica in the Old Town main square.
