Krakow's Ghetto: A Walk Through History

Explore Kraków’s former Jewish Ghetto on a 1.5-hour guided tour, revealing stories of resilience and survival during WWII with a knowledgeable local guide.

About this tour

Step into the past on this 1.5-hour guided tour through Kraków’s former Jewish Ghetto, where every street holds a story of resilience, struggle, and survival. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll uncover the heartbreaking yet inspiring history of the people who lived here during World War II.

📍 Route & Highlights:

✅ Begin at Plac Wolnica, crossing the historic Piłsudski Bridge into the ghetto area

✅ Walk through the former ghetto streets, where thousands of Jewish families endured Nazi rule

✅ See remnants of the Ghetto Wall, a haunting symbol of isolation and oppression

✅ Learn about daily life, acts of resistance, and deportations through personal stories

✅ End at Ghetto Heroes’ Square, a powerful memorial honoring those who perished

🔗 Expand Your Experience!

For a deeper dive into history, this tour can be combined with:

🔹 Kazimierz: Kraków’s Vibrant Jewish Heritage Walk – Explore the rich Jewish culture before WWII

🔹 Eagle Pharmacy Museum in the Ghetto – Discover the heroic efforts of Tadeusz Pankiewicz

🔹 Kraków-Płaszów Nazi Camp – Visit the site of a former labor and concentration camp

Choose a group or private tour, and let us help you uncover the powerful history of Kraków’s Jewish community.

🎟 Book now and connect with the past in an unforgettable way.

What's included?
    • Lokal passionate guide
    • Private or group tour
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup/drop-off
      • Gratitudes
      Please note
        • Most travelers can participate.
        • No entry into the building interiors during the tour.
        • Cancellation policy: fully refundable until a day before a tour.
        • The tour takes place outdoors in various weather conditions - please ensure that you have a hat, protection from rain/sun/wind depending on the season, and wear comfortable shoes.
        • When choosing a private trip you can suggest your preferred start time.
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