Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw
by Warsaw UnDiscovered
Overview
The tour highlights Warsaw's Jewish heritage by visiting key sites connected to the largest Jewish community in Europe before World War II and their experiences during the Holocaust. It lasts about three hours and covers around 4.5 to 5 kilometers on foot. The walk starts at Sienna 53, where a brief introduction takes place. Then the group visits the Nozyk Synagogue, the only synagogue in Warsaw that survived the war and still stands today. Next, participants see a remaining section of the Warsaw Ghetto wall. The longest part of the tour explores the former Warsaw Ghetto area, including the Jewish Ghetto memorial, the courthouse on Solidarności Street, the Muranów district where Ringelblum's archive was found, the Church of St. Augustine, the Heroes of the Jewish Ghetto memorial, and Miła 18, also known as Anielewicz's Bunker. Afterwards, the tour visits Laweczka Jana Karskiego, which features several monuments commemorating the Jewish resistance within the ghetto. The final stop is Umschlagplatz, the site from which approximately 300,000 Jews were sent to the Treblinka extermination camp. Included with the tour are a detailed information pack about Warsaw (including FAQs and useful links), visual aids, and recommendations for additional places to visit as well as dining and drinking options. Entrance fees to any sites are not included. This walking tour is not recommended for people who have difficulties walking long distances.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Meeting Point at Sienna 53
The tour begins with a 5-minute introduction at Sienna 53, located at the corner with Jana Pawla II Avenue.
5 min
Nozyk Synagogue
Spend about 10 minutes at Nozyk Synagogue, the only synagogue in Warsaw to survive World War II and remain standing today.
10 min
Fragment Of Ghetto Wall
See a 15-minute stop at one of the few remaining parts of the Warsaw Ghetto wall.
15 min
Warsaw Ghetto
This extended 125-minute section covers the Jewish Ghetto memorial, the courthouse on Solidarności Street, the Muranów residential district where Ringelblum's archive was discovered, the Church of St. Augustine, the Heroes of the Jewish Ghetto memorial, and Miła 18, known as Anielewicz's Bunker.
125 min
Laweczka Jana Karskiego
Visit for about 15 minutes several monuments commemorating the Jewish resistance efforts within the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto.
15 min
Umschlagplatz
The final 10-minute stop is Umschlagplatz, the location from where around 300,000 Jews were deported to Treblinka.
10 min
Meeting point
We're meeting at Sienna 53, in front of Baguette Mi restaurant. If you travel by metro, go to the station Rondo ONZ (line 2). The closest exit to the meeting point is #7. At the meeting point look for a guide with a white and green umbrella
End point
The tour ends in front of the Umschlagplatz Monument
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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