Krakow’s Jewish Quarter and WWII Ghetto Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Meet your Licensed Guide in front of 1891 Garni Hotel at Podbrzezie 4, just outside the main entrance. The nearest tram stop is Stradom, served by multiple lines and only a short walk away. Please arrive 10 minutes early and look for the guide.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Begin your walking tour in Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish Quarter. As you walk through its streets, your guide introduces the district’s origins, daily life, and cultural importance, setting the stage for the stories you'll uncover along the way.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Tempel Synagogue

  Pause outside the Tempel Synagogue, a symbol of progressive Jewish life in 19th-century Krakow. Learn how this community balanced tradition with modern ideas during a time of great change. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Stroll along Miodowa Street, once a central artery of Jewish Kazimierz. Your guide highlights how commerce, religion and everyday routines shaped the rhythm of life here.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Remuh Synagogue (Synagoga Remuh)

  See the Remuh Synagogue from outside while learning about Rabbi Moses Isserles, one of the most influential Jewish scholars in Europe, whose legacy is still felt today. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Remuh Cemetery

  Pause near the historic Remuh Cemetery, one of the oldest Jewish burial grounds in Krakow. Your guide explains its significance and the symbolism found within its centuries-old gravestones. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Szeroka Street

  Spend time at Szeroka Street, the heart of Jewish Kazimierz. This wide square, framed by synagogues and historic buildings, is the perfect place to reflect and capture group photos.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Old Synagogue

  Admire the Old Synagogue from the outside and learn how it once served as the religious, social and legal center of the Jewish community. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  High Synagogue

  Pass by the High Synagogue and discover why it was built above ground level, a detail tied to both practicality and historical restrictions. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Market Square

  Walk through Plac Nowy, a lively square known for its market traditions. Your guide contrasts its modern atmosphere with its historical role in Jewish daily life.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  View the impressive Corpus Christi Basilica, a key Christian landmark of Kazimierz, highlighting the close coexistence of cultures within the district. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Father Bernatek Footbridge

  Cross the Bernatka Footbridge on foot, enjoying views of the Vistula River while your guide explains how Kazimierz and Podgórze became historically connected.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Podgorze

  Enter Podgórze, once a separate town and later the site of the wartime Jewish ghetto. The atmosphere shifts as the story moves into the WWII period.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Ghetto Heroes Square

  Spend time at Ghetto Heroes Square, where powerful memorial chairs commemorate the victims of the Krakow Ghetto. Your guide provides historical context and personal stories tied to this place.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Eagle Pharmacy - Museum of Krakow

  Stop outside the Pharmacy Under the Eagle and hear about Tadeusz Pankiewicz, whose pharmacy became a place of aid and resistance during the occupation. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16

  Walk along Lipowa Street, lined with former industrial buildings that played a role during the war, adding depth to the surrounding story.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17

  Conclude the historical narrative near Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, learning how acts of courage and moral choice saved lives during one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Note: Attraction visit will be available from the exterior. No option of going inside the attractions.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• It’s best to arrive 10 minutes in advance, as late arrivals are nonrefundable. Check your phone and email for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator. This

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