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.