World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour
Description
This award-winning tour is the best way to learn the history of Krakow's Jewish Quarter. The small fee paid to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is up to you. What you will see: The tour takes you to the heart of the 700-year-old Jewish Quarter of Krakow including the World War Two ghetto. Kazimierz was the centre of Jewish life in Poland. Wander through its picturesque cobbled streets past historic synagogues and temples and learn how this quaint part of Krakow was forever changed during the Second World War. We visit the former Krakow ghetto, the empty chairs holocaust memorial, and Schindler’s List filming locations. As well as discussing the German Army’s occupation of Krakow. You'll also see how Kazimierz is now a revived hub of street art and food. No trip to Krakow is complete without a visit to the Jewish Quarter.
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The Jewish Quarter's most picturesque street. Learn the history of this area that was once home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe
Learn the history of Poland's oldest and most important synagogue
Here our guests learn of the tragic events of the holocaust in the Krakow Ghetto and the meaning behind Krakow's most poignant Holocaust memorial.
Kazimierz's main market square—once the second largest in Europe.
Pass over Krakow's most beautiful bridge
Finish the tour in one of Krakow's liveliest squares filled with street food, restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a walking tour so a moderate level of fitness is required
Reviews(283)
My second tour of the day. Again Karolina was in excellent form providing an inexhaustible amount of information about the life of ordinary Jews in the city of Krakow. Very sad naturally. But very illuminating. With plenty of suggestions of places to explore. Loved the tour. Thank you Karolina!
We were in Krakow in July 2026 with our 9-year-old daughter. I took this tour alone. We had a Scottish guide who has lived there for a long time. The tour was excellent and touching. The group size could be a bit smaller. In the high season more than 30 people, that is simply too many. It is not worth a point deduction for me, though! Full recommendation!
Maciej is the most wonderful and knowledge guide. The time flew by on this amazing tour. He has a vast knowledge of Krakow & Polish history, all delivered with humour & expertise. I would highly, highly recommend this tour. An absolute must if you are visiting Krakow.
My family and I had an excellent tour with Rudolph. He explained so much polish history to us, as well as WW2. The stops were interesting and informative and well-paced. Rudolph was easy to listen to and extremely knowledgeable. We covered a lot of ground and really enjoyed our time on this tour. We highly recommend.
Amazing! Karolina was amazing. I would recommend mto. He knew mto and was mto charismatic.
AMAZING, a MUST DO tour. Dale has a wealth of knowledge which he delivers in a well thought out route & friendly manner. Such an insightful couple of hours. True highlight of our trip.
Very good tour and history lesson. Carolina was a very good guide. The first part of the tour from the old river to the old square of the Jewish Quarter caught a little storm and we found shelter to get more of the history. It broke before we headed to the ghetto. Then, just as the tour ended was a torrential downpour. Even so it was a tremendous way to understand the history of Krakow and the Nazi decimation of the Jewish population. I would suggest starting at Plac Nowy. There was just a walk, no talk, from the main square to the first stop at the old river that marked the division between Krakow and the island of Kazimierz. It would have been more economical to gather everyone at Plac Nowy.
Absolutely effortless and engaging presentation from Dale! Key facts presented, buildings introduced, legends told and retold.. what else would one want? Do spend a few hours with him as you’ll learn more than plaques on the buildings tell. Especially on such sensitive and complex topic.
A great tour by a very enthusiastic and informative Mathieu
Karolina our guide was friendly and attentive to the group. Explained where we would be walking and for how long and when we would have an opportunity to get refreshments etc. The walk itself was interesting and informative. We were encouraged to ask questions. Although Karolina was knowledgeable and offered sufficient information without the need for questions. If you are interested in hearing about WW2 and the effect on the Jewish community within krakow at that time, this is a must do activity.
