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Free Tour Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Former Ghetto
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Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English, Spanish
Meeting point
Old Synagogue (24 Szeroka Street, Krakow)
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
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Overview
Discover Krakow’s Jewish heritage on a walking tour through Kazimierz and the area of the former Krakow Ghetto.
Explore the historic streets of Kazimierz, once one of the most important centres of Jewish life in Poland. See the Old Synagogue – the oldest surviving synagogue in Poland – and learn about Jewish culture, religion and traditions. Discover why Poland became home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe and learn about Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews.
Trace filming locations from “Schindler’s List” and hear stories about the people who shaped this unique district. Then cross the Vistula River to Podgórze and explore the former Krakow Ghetto, learning about its residents and the dramatic events of World War II.
The meeting place is in front of the Old Synagogue (24 Szeroka Street, Krakow). LOOK FOR THE ORANGE UMBRELLA!
Explore the historic streets of Kazimierz, once one of the most important centres of Jewish life in Poland. See the Old Synagogue – the oldest surviving synagogue in Poland – and learn about Jewish culture, religion and traditions. Discover why Poland became home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe and learn about Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews.
Trace filming locations from “Schindler’s List” and hear stories about the people who shaped this unique district. Then cross the Vistula River to Podgórze and explore the former Krakow Ghetto, learning about its residents and the dramatic events of World War II.
The meeting place is in front of the Old Synagogue (24 Szeroka Street, Krakow). LOOK FOR THE ORANGE UMBRELLA!
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Old Synagogue
- Plac Bohaterów Getta
- Remuh Synagogue
- Remah Cemetery
- Schindler's List Passage
- Corpus Christi Basilica
- Fragment of Ghetto Wall
- Wolnica
- Jan Karski Monument
- Professional guide
- History of Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto
- Jewish history, culture and traditions
- World War II and the Holocaust in Krakow
- “Schindler’s List” filming locations
- Local tips and recommendations
Our Guides
Bartek
Sławek
Chris
Matt
Damian
Aga
Magda
Dmitri
On arrival
The meeting place is in front of the Old Synagogue (24 Szeroka Street, Krakow). LOOK FOR THE ORANGE UMBRELLA!
Things to note
Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the tour starts. This is an outdoor walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather. We do not enter paid attractions.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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