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Krakow’s Jewish Quarter and WWII Ghetto Walking Tour
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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This walking tour covers approximately 2,5 km (1,5 miles) on foot and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience Krakow step-by-step with Rosotravel. This 2.5-hour guided walking tour through Kazimierz and Podgórze is designed for travelers who want to look closer and truly understand the city’s soul. Led by a Licensed Guide, we blend iconic landmarks with the hidden details most tourists miss.
Starting near the Tempel Synagogue, we explore the lived history of the Jewish community. You’ll walk through the narrow streets of Szeroka, past the Remah Cemetery and the Old and High Synagogues, uncovering centuries of tradition and daily life.
As we cross into Podgórze, the narrative shifts to the years of occupation. At Ghetto Heroes Square and near Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, your guide ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exterior views of key landmarks
Walking Tour of Krakow’s Jewish Quarter Highlights and Hidden Gems
All applicable taxes and service fees
WWII events, Jewish history, WWII events, and local culture
5-Star Licensed Guide
Food and drinks
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
1891 Garni Hotel
Meet your guide in front of 1891 Garni Hotel, Podbrzezie 4, 31-054 Kraków, Poland. Please do not enter the hotel, as it is only a meeting point and the staff are not informed about the tour.
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
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Galeria Kazimierz
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
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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
4
Miodowa
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
10
The New 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
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Corpus Christi Basilica
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
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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
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
14
Plac Bohaterów Getta
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
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
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Lipowa
Walk along Lipowa Street, lined with former industrial buildings that played a role during the war, adding depth to the surrounding story.
5 minutes
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Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera
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
Krakow’s Jewish Quarter and WWII Ghetto Walking Tour
About
Experience Krakow step-by-step with Rosotravel. This 2.5-hour guided walking tour through Kazimierz and Podgórze is designed for travelers who want to look closer and truly understand the city’s soul. Led by a Licensed Guide, we blend iconic landmarks with the hidden details most tourists miss.
Starting near the Tempel Synagogue, we explore the lived history of the Jewish community. You’ll walk through the narrow streets of Szeroka, past the Remah Cemetery and the Old and High Synagogues, uncovering centuries of tradition and daily life.
As we cross into Podgórze, the narrative shifts to the years of occupation. At Ghetto Heroes Square and near Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, your guide ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exterior views of key landmarks
Walking Tour of Krakow’s Jewish Quarter Highlights and Hidden Gems
All applicable taxes and service fees
WWII events, Jewish history, WWII events, and local culture
5-Star Licensed Guide
Food and drinks
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
1891 Garni Hotel
Meet your guide in front of 1891 Garni Hotel, Podbrzezie 4, 31-054 Kraków, Poland. Please do not enter the hotel, as it is only a meeting point and the staff are not informed about the tour.