Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw
Description
There was a time when one third of Warsaw's inhabitants considered themselves Jewish. A time when Warsaw was home to the biggest Jewish population in Europe. World War II brought all of that to a devastating end. Take a journey down the almost 1000-year-old Jewish history of Poland and Warsaw, from their arrival, their expansion, their tragic and heroic struggle, and their remerging, quiet renaissance. Sign up for this walking tour if you would like to find out how and why the Jews settled in Poland, discover the few remaining sites that still remind us about the once thriving Jewish presence in the city, hear the heart-breaking, first-hand accounts of Jews who survived life in the ghetto, understand why Jews incited the Jewish Uprising in 1943 even though they knew they would fail, learn about the current situation of the Jewish community in Warsaw. Don't just visit Warsaw, discover it! Tour duration: approx. 3h Distance: approx. 4,5-5 km
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Itinerary
Let's meet at Sienna 53 on the corner with Jana Pawla II Avenue and start with a short introduction
See the only Warsaw synagogue that survived the war and remains until today
See one of the few remaining parts of the ghetto wall
During the tour we'll also see the Jewish Ghetto memorial, the courthouse on Solidarności Street and Muranów residential district, location of the discovery of Ringelblum's archive, Church of St. Augustine, the Heroes of the Jewish Ghetto memorial, Miła 18 (Anielewicz's Bunker)
See several monuments that remind us of the Jews' heroic struggle within the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto
Visit the place from where 300,000 Jews were transported to Treblinka
Highlights
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who have problems with walking long distances
Reviews(79)
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area, showed us historical pictures to help us understand how much was destroyed and how much it has changed and told stories of survival, starvation and desperation as well as hope and determination. we walked about 5km during the trip and the pace was rather speedy but there were only 3 of us and we were all fit.
It should not be considered a vacation, but if you are in Warsaw and want to learn more about what the grim history has left us... it is essential to retrace the streets of the Jewish ghetto....
I had an excellent, super informative and insightful three-hour walking tour with an excellent guide, Olivia. Olivia was not only prompt, but highly knowledgeable about the history of Warsaw, the remains of the Jewish ghetto and truly enlightened me. While I had read a fair amount about WWII and even seen the film The Piano, Olivia showed me specific sights and areas which I had zero knowledge of. I am a walker and LOVE walking, so we covered a lot of territory (all flat ground, nothing steep) and covered virtually everything imaginable. Olivia's historical background and insights were especially impressive, and her explanations about the Ghetto uprising and the remnants of the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto were quite powerful and I learned a lot. Highly recommended tour!
Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was very prompt and kept us on schedule Would highly recommend
This walking tour was one of the best walking tours I have ever been on. We had such a great time and learned a lot from Olivia. She tailored our tour based on what we were interested in, which included a delicious dessert break, deep conversations about religion and hope, and lots of laughs. There were just 5 of us and Olivia, and we ended as such good friends. Olivia brought a binder of photos to compare with how everything looks like today, which was super interesting and helpful. Her knowledge was excellent and she made the tour an interactive story. Thank you so much Olivia and to those interested in the best Jewish Ghetto Warsaw tour, you must choose this!
This tour was authentic, interesting, and very well done. Olivia was a great guide and related the story of this tragic event in a beautiful way. It’s a story to share, to appreciate and respect. Highly recommend this tour to all.
This was one of the best walking tours we have ever taken. Aga was an amazing guide, and really brought together the history of Jews in Warsaw in a cohesive and meaningful way. Highly recommend!!!
Incredible and knowledgeable tour guide ("Aga") made this "bucket list" experience that far, far exceeded my expectations! "Encourage anyone seeking their Jewish roots in Poland to take the tour and understand the history.
Olivia gave us a very good tour, with lots of information and background history. Highly recommended!
Olivia was the best tour guide ever. She turned the tour into an unforgettable educational and emotional experience!
