Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Polish Jews with a private guided tour of the Polin Museum. Explore over 1000 years of Jewish history, from the Middle Ages to present day, and optionally take a walking tour of the Jewish ghetto. Choose from 2-hour or 4-hour tour options tailored to your interests.
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Palace of Culture and Science - Considered Poland’s highest building, this monumental skyscraper is symbol of Warsaw. Great and interesting architecture outside!
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Pomnik Bohaterow Getta - This is powerful monument to the Polish Jews and the persecution and Germany’s occupation during WWII.
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Jewish Cemetery (Cmentarz Zydowski) - Established in 1799-1806, this scenic and nostalgic cemetery features marble and sandstone tombstones called masebas, which reveal delicately carved symbols and ornaments, and the symbolic grave of the famous writer and teacher Janusz Korczak who died in Aushwitz.
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Fragment of Ghetto Wall - It is the perfect place to begin your exploration of the remains of the Ghetto. See its height, touch the construction and, hear the sounds of life going on as usual on the other side as those imprisoned in the Ghetto
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Warsaw Ghetto - Established in October-November 1940, this small district, comprising only 2.4 percent of Warsaw’s land area, is where more than 450,000 Jews were forced by the Germans to live in crowded conditions.
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Nozyk Synagogue - The only surviving synagogue of the 400 which existed in Warsaw before the war. It has been refurbished and is now a functioning synagogue and is a ‘must see’ for any visitor to Warsaw. Possible to enter for request.
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Jewish Historical Institute - The museum holds records, photographs, videos and artifacts from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Nazi occupation. It’s only related with this tour.
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Prozna Street (Ulica Prozna) - On route to the uprising museum the Prozna Street is located, as a history teacher with a special interest in the Nazi occupation and the Holocaust
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Grzybowski Square - Square in the middle of Warsaw. The area was part of the Jewish Ghetto during WWII. Around the square you may find new Jewish theater and the hidden gem in the middle - the memorial garden and the beautiful fountain
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POLIN Muzeum Historii Zydow Polskich - The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews is the first and only museum dedicated to restoring the memory of the civilization created by Polish Jews in the course of a millennium. There are surprises in drawers you can open, screens and objects you can touch, and much that you can see - artifacts, photographs, documents, and films.
- Private Tour of the POLIN Museum and Warsaw Ghetto
- 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in selected language
- Insightful commentary on Jewish history and the Holocaust in Poland
- Skip-the-line tickets to the POLIN Museum
- Walking tour of Warsaw Ghetto (on the 4-hour tour option)
- Tour attractions vary with selected tour option
- Walking tour of Warsaw Ghetto (in 2-hour tour)
Declared as the top museum in Europe in 2016, accompanied by a Private Guide, delve into more than a millennium of Jewish history in Poland, spanning from the Medieval ages, traversing the Holocaust, to the current day. Addition of Jewish ghetto walking tour is optional.
Select from our top-class tour packages tailored to suit your preferences and curiosities. Pay close attention to the details of each package as they each consist of a unique itinerary.
2-Hours Private Guided Tour
On a 2-hour private guided tour, make a visit to the Polin Museum (entrance tickets are inclusive). Your personal guide will provide insight into areas of your interest.
4-Hours Private Guided Tour
The elongated 4-hour version allows exploration of the Polin Museum along with a stroll through previous Warsaw Ghetto districts to gain a deeper understanding of its history.
The Polin Museum of History of Polish Jews stands as one of Warsaw’s most significant museums. On this exclusive tour of this contemporary cultural establishment, you will get an exhaustive overview of the Jewish history in Poland which spans over a millennium.
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option, you will not see the Warsaw Ghetto on a 2-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the POLIN Museum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance and security checks. Admission is for the main exhibition, the ongoing temporary exhibition, and the “Heritage” Gallery.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
