Krakow World War Two Walking Tour: Jewish Quarter, Ghetto & Schindler's List
by City Walks Krakow
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The tour highlights key locations in Krakow’s Jewish Quarter and the World War Two ghetto, lasting about two and a half hours on foot with a professional guide. It begins with a walk through Szeroka Street, known for its cobbled streets and history as a major Jewish community center. Participants visit the Stara Synagoga, Poland’s oldest and most significant synagogue, where the guide explains its historical role. The walk continues to Plac Bohaterow Getta, where the history of the Krakow Ghetto and the Holocaust memorial with empty chairs is discussed. The route includes a stop at Plac Wolnica, once Europe’s second largest market square, and crosses Father Bernatek Footbridge, considered Krakow’s most attractive bridge. The tour concludes in a lively square known for street food, restaurants, and nightlife. There is no fixed tour price; guides work on donations made after the tour. Gratuities are not included. A moderate level of fitness is needed as the entire tour is on foot.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Szeroka Street
Walk along the Jewish Quarter’s most notable street, known for its cobblestones and history as home to one of Europe’s largest Jewish communities.
30 min
Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga
Visit Poland’s oldest and most important synagogue and learn about its historical significance in Jewish life.
Plac Bohaterow Getta
Spend time at the Krakow Ghetto site, learning about the Holocaust events here and the meaning of the memorial with empty chairs.
20 min
Plac Wolnica
Stop at Kazimierz’s main market square, which was once the second largest in Europe.
5 min
Father Bernatek Footbridge
Cross this bridge recognized as Krakow’s most beautiful, connecting the Jewish Quarter to the rest of the city.
5 min
Lively Square
The tour ends in a busy square known for its street food vendors, variety of restaurants, and active nightlife scene.
10 min
Meeting point
Look for the BLUE City Walks Krakow umbrella. We meet in front of St.Mary's Basilica in the Old Town main square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Krakow World War Two Walking Tour: Jewish Quarter, Ghetto & Schindler's List
by City Walks Krakow
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€5.98Overview
The tour highlights key locations in Krakow’s Jewish Quarter and the World War Two ghetto, lasting about two and a half hours on foot with a professional guide. It begins with a walk through Szeroka Street, known for its cobbled streets and history as a major Jewish community center. Participants visit the Stara Synagoga, Poland’s oldest and most significant synagogue, where the guide explains its historical role. The walk continues to Plac Bohaterow Getta, where the history of the Krakow Ghetto and the Holocaust memorial with empty chairs is discussed. The route includes a stop at Plac Wolnica, once Europe’s second largest market square, and crosses Father Bernatek Footbridge, considered Krakow’s most attractive bridge. The tour concludes in a lively square known for street food, restaurants, and nightlife. There is no fixed tour price; guides work on donations made after the tour. Gratuities are not included. A moderate level of fitness is needed as the entire tour is on foot.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Szeroka Street
Walk along the Jewish Quarter’s most notable street, known for its cobblestones and history as home to one of Europe’s largest Jewish communities.
30 min
Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga
Visit Poland’s oldest and most important synagogue and learn about its historical significance in Jewish life.
Plac Bohaterow Getta
Spend time at the Krakow Ghetto site, learning about the Holocaust events here and the meaning of the memorial with empty chairs.
20 min
Plac Wolnica
Stop at Kazimierz’s main market square, which was once the second largest in Europe.
5 min
Father Bernatek Footbridge
Cross this bridge recognized as Krakow’s most beautiful, connecting the Jewish Quarter to the rest of the city.
5 min
Lively Square
The tour ends in a busy square known for its street food vendors, variety of restaurants, and active nightlife scene.
10 min
Meeting point
Look for the BLUE City Walks Krakow umbrella. We meet in front of St.Mary's Basilica in the Old Town main square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.