Jewish Krakow Tour: Kazimierz, Former Ghetto & Jewish History

This private Jewish Krakow tour explores the city’s Jewish history through the people whose lives shaped these places. Rather than simply visiting synagogues and landmarks, we uncover the stories of doctors, business owners, artists, families and other Krakow residents whose lives were transformed by the events of the 20th century.

More than a standard Jewish Quarter sightseeing tour

It is a journey through the lives of the people who lived here. We bring Jewish heritage to life through the stories of real people—Jewish and non-Jewish, famous and unknown—whose lives were connected to the places and events we explore.

We begin with Jewish life in Krakow before the Second World War, then follow the dramatic changes brought by Nazi occupation, the Krakow Ghetto, the Holocaust and the post-war period.

Learn about life in the ghetto as you stroll down the streets of Podgorze. Standing on Bohaterow Ghetto square and walking by the remains of the ghetto wall, go back in time to the last period of the ghetto’s existence. Finally, your tour guide will share with you the complicated post-war history. What did the Jews go through when the war ended? How big is the Jewish community now? Join this private Jewish Krakow tour to explore the bright and the most devastating periods of Krakow’s Jewish community.

And of course, we’ll talk about Spielberg’s film “Schindler’s List” – what’s true and what’s fiction? Join us to find out! What’s more, you’ll learn about the Odessan Schindler.

We trace the migration routes of Ashkenazi Jews, building meaningful connections between destinations and communities. We place Jewish history within the broader historical context, uncovering shared influences in food, culture, and lifestyle between Jewish and Christian communities.

A quick stop for drinks/snacks at an authentic local eatery with a Jewish flavor can be included in the tour. This is a walking tour done at a comfortable pace, no steps or walking uphill or downhill is required.

What Makes Our Jewish Krakow Tour Different?

• Stories of Real People. For example, a story of Krakow doctors in the ghetto

• Jewish Communities and Migration 

• Jewish History in a Wider Context 

Tour Itinerary and Price

This is a private walking tour. Tour price depends on the number of people in your party. Contact us at yourjewishheritageguide@gmail.com for the tour itinerary with price.

Here’s a sneak peek into our Krakow Jewish Ghetto tour

Hear our Krakow city guest talk about his tour experience with Your Jewish Heritage Guide