Tour of the Warsaw Ghetto
Description
Get to know the turbulent history of the establishment and liquidation of the largest ghetto in Europe. See the real places where the final solution plan has been put into practice
Tour Options
Itinerary
They visit the only synagogue that survived the Second World War and is still in operation.
They explore the last surviving streets and neighborhoods within the ghetto.
They see fragments of the ghetto wall and immerse themselves in the moving history of the Warsaw Ghetto. They learn everything about its origins, everyday life in the ghetto and the uprising in 1943 and learn more
They stop at the point where the connecting bridge between the Small and the Big Ghetto, which became the symbol of the Warsaw ghetto, was located. They see the real places and hear the authentic stories, ia. by Władysław Szpilman, the title hero of the "pianist" by Roman Polański.
They see the real places where the final solution plan has been put into practice. They learn more about the symbolic meaning of the Umschlagplatz and how the plan of the final solution of the Jewish question was put into action.
They move into the times of the heroic uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto. They learn what life was like in the ghetto, why the Jews took up arms and who helped. You will also be introduced to the symbolism of the Ghettohelden Memorial, where Willy Brandt performed his famous Kniefall and the POLIN Museum.
They stop you at the spot where Willy Brandt made his famous knees.
You will see the former location of the bunker at Miła Street. 18 and get to know the eventful history.
Learn more about the Pawiak Prison.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide picks up the guests with the sign PolinTours. a. from the reception of the hotel if your hotel is located in the city center b. wait outside if you are staying in an apartment
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is mixed ie. As a tour and public transport-based tour offered: You are about 2.5 hours on foot and about 30 minutes on the bus / tram / underground
- The order of the visit is adapted to the location of your hotel.
- On Friday afternoons (from 1 p.m.), Saturdays and Jewish holidays, this tour is conducted without visiting the synagogue.
- During this tour there will be no visit to the main exhibition at the POLIN Museum. It is recommended to visit the main exhibition with audio guides available in German. You should allow about 2.5 hours for the visit. Please note the opening hours of the museum: Mo., Do. "Fr.: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, Tue.: closed, Wed., Sa., So... 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- This tour is not suitable for the children.
Reviews(143)
Best excursion in Warsaw Our guide was the best and helped us understand everything that happened during that time.
Dear Visitor, thank you for coming on this tour. It was a great pleasure to show you around. Kind regards, the PolinTours Team
Our tour guide Magena was fabulous. Her ability to walk us through the history of the Warsaw Ghetto was incredible. Thoughtful, detailed and instructive — do not miss the opportunity to learn from her if you are in Warsaw.
Dear Visitor, thank you for coming on this tour and sharing your impressions. Kind regards, the Team
This was one of the best tours we've ever taken. Our guide, Marzena, was excellent - she pitched her tour chronologically: from the creation of the ghetto, tracing its development through the war years and ending with its destruction - with the sights along the way as vivid illustrations of the events. We also liked how she catered to those on the tour who had little knowledge of, as well as those who had previously studied, the Warsaw Ghetto - taking (and answering) all questions. All in all, an excellent, yet sobering, tour.
Dear Visitor, thank you for coming on this tour and for your review. Kind regards, the PolinTours Team
Great tour with Marzena! She had lots of information for us and explained the manipulation of the Jews through the very detailed plans of the Nazis - (Himmler). We walked through many of the historical areas of the Warsaw ghetto and felt we understood much more by the time our tour was over. Marezena had maps and photos which helped us see where we were and who some of the main characters were. Walked at an easy pace, especially as it was during the heat wave. Highly recommend.
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Our guide, Marzena, was amazing — both in showing us the Jewish ghetto with all its current historical markers and its lone remaining synagogue and in describing the history of Jews in Warsaw. A tour not to be missed.
Dear Visitor, thank you for our feedback. It was a pleasure to show you around. Best regards, the PolinTours Team
Our tour guide Marzena was amazing! Very knowledgeable and very concerned with conveying information. And very nice about answering questions.
Dear Visitor, thank you for coming on this tour. It was a great experience to show you around. Best regards, the PolinTours Team
This tour is an absolute must for any visitor to Warsaw. Marzena narrates an impactful, educational and thoughtfully constructed experience. A genuine standout from other tours.
Dear Visitor, thank you for coming on this tour. It was a great experience to show you around. Best regards, the Team
A very worthwhile experience. Marzena is an exceptional guide - passionate and knowledgeable. I get to learn so much from her, not only about the city’s past but also its present. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Warsaw and its history
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This tour was an extremely thorough, educational and impactful tour of the Warsaw ghetto. Our guide was knowledgeable and thoughtful and gave meaningful and important context to the history of the ghetto and World War II as a whole. She pointed out and explained important landmarks of the ghetto. She also had a binder with pictures, maps and information to reference at different stops of the tour. I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Warsaw!
Dear Visitor, thank you for coming on this tour and for your review! Best regards, the PolinTours Team
Our guide, Marzena was terrific. Her knowledge and organization was excellent. She welcomed all questions from participants without rushing. I highly recommend this tour.
Dear Visitor, thank you for coming on this tour. It was a great experience to show you around. Best regards, the PolinTours Team
