Krakow Jewish Heritage In A Day Tour

This private Krakow Jewish Heritage In A Day tour provides a unique chance to explore the immense and fascinating history of the city’s Jews in one day. From the early settlers to their heyday to the devastating 20th century, you’ll go on a fascinating historical journey that spans several centuries.

You’ll visit the main Jewish sights of Kazimierz. Its old synagogues and a Jewish cemetery take you back in time to the Golden Age of Krakow Jews. Uncover hidden traces of the Jewish presence in the UNESCO-listed Old Town. You’ll learn where the Jews traded and why Jewish street changed its name. During a visit to Podgorze find out why Natzis turned this neighbourhood into a ghetto. Walking down its old streets and squares, you’ll explore the most devastating period of Krakow’s Jewish history. Seeing the traces of war bullets and remains of the ghetto wall and buildings, you’ll learn about life in the Jewish ghetto.

You’ll visit the location of the Plaszow concentration camp and the old Jewish cemetery. Finally, your guide will share with you insights into the post-war period. You’ll also discuss the modern-day Jewish community. This private Krakow Jewish Heritage In A Day tour is perfect if you have limited time in Krakow.

If you’d like to get an idea of Krakow’s Jewish heritage before your visit, join our live-stream tours on Youtube.

TOUR DURATION

5 hrs

TOUR TYPE

Walking tour/Combination of a walking and a by car tour upon request

SIGHTS INCLUDED INTO THE TOUR

*Old Town: former Jewish streets and Grand Market square

*Kazimierz: 7 synagogues and main Jewish sights

*Podgorze: the ghetto route, location of the Schindler’s factory, Płaszów concentration camp and Jewish cemetery

These are just some of the sights included into the tour. Email us for the complete tour itinerary and price.

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