Jewish Krakow Walking Tour: Explore Historic Jewish District

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Kraków’s Jewish community on a walking tour. Discover ancient synagogues, learn about World War II, and witness the revival of Jewish culture in contemporary Kraków.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Synagogue - Introduction; the oldest synagogue in Poland, architectural details, the meaning for the community (outside)
  • Szeroka Street - The main street of the Jewish Quarter, the most important people coming from it.
  • Remuh Synagogue (Synagoga Remuh) - The private praying house built for the most significant rabbi of Krakow.
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What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Well-crafted narrative
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Poland was once a home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the world and a center of this thriving civilization was Kraków. Its historical Jewish district is a jewel of Jewish art and architecture. A place where 7 ancient synagogues, that amazingly survived the destruction of World War II and the Holocaust, stand witness to the test of time….

Location
Old Synagogue
Szeroka
We meet on the stairs in fron of the Old Synagogue, on the main street on the Jewish Quarter
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nobile1
Nov 28, 2024
Great walking your! - Great tour. Informative but also kept light by our tour guide Max. Would recommend to anyone interested in seeing the sights and learning more about the Jewish area in Krakow.
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Ebigo
Nov 27, 2024
Jewish Tour - Very informative - Jack our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Started at old synagogue. 2.5 hours well spent. Lots of Jewish history shared.
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Simon
Nov 19, 2024
Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guide. - Excellent morning walking tour with Ania, very knowledgeable and helpful and full of insightful information that made the subject very interesting. Would definitely recommend.
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Farrel_c
Nov 17, 2024
Excellent for understanding Krakow - What a fantastic tour! Full of historical background on Krakow from its beginnings through WW2 and the communist era. Our guide, Natalia, was knowledgeable, easy to understand, and always concerned for our experience. Would 100% recommend.
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142edell
Nov 15, 2024
Very knowledgeable tour guide - Our tour guide was Ania and she was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and captivating when explaining the different points of interest and historical significance on the tour. Some stops were very sad to hear what happened but Ania was very respectful and diplomatic. I would highly recommend this tour if you visit Krakow.
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C4287bkgillians
Nov 9, 2024
Well worth 2.5 hours of your time - We booked this tour after doing the Krakow Old Town tour earlier in our stay in Krakow. Our guide, Jack, was prompt and very knowledgeable of the area. We were in a large group but Jack made every one feel included and answered all our questions honestly and with humour were appropriate. Quite a sobering tour, learning of the awful things that happened during WW11 but important to know.
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W9601amcarlp
Nov 4, 2024
Walk around the Kazimierz district and on to the ghetto area, with information about events and personal stories. - The tour was very informative. The guide was a local and therefore provided excellent knowledge of the history, events and people that were affected in and around the Jewish area and community.
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530nickp
Nov 4, 2024
INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE - Natalia was informative and knowledgeable. Recommend this as a must when visiting Krakow, the tour ends at the Ghetto Hero's square, a must go and see landmark.
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Neilmr4561fn
Oct 30, 2024
Very good tour of Jewish Krakow - Very good tour and background presentation on Jewish Krakow by Damien. He was very knowledgable, clear and well-organized. The tour involves a lot of walking and the sights in the Jewish District are not as impressive as in the Old Town, but the history is compelling.
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Departure25581546781
Nov 10, 2024
Felt forced, did not feel like a well rounded tour - I did not enjoy the tour so much. The guide seemed a bit stressed and did not like too many questions. I felt a lot was left out and what was talked about was drawn out unneccessary. The mood was not enjoyable.
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