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Overview

Discover Jewish heritage in Krakow on a private tour of Kazimierz and the former Jewish Ghetto. Learn about the Holocaust and see places from the Schindler's List. Optional: visit the Tempel or Old Synagogue, Remah Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 2-hour: Tour of Kazimierz, Jewish Ghetto Explore the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto. See the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, the Jewish Square and many synagogues (outside only). 3-hour: Tour of Kazimierz, Jewish Ghetto & 1 Synagogue Explore the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto and visit the Tempel or Old Synagogue. See also the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory and the Jewish Square. 4-hour: Tour of Kazimierz, Jewish Ghetto & 2 Synagogues Explore the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto and visit the Old Jewish Cemetary and Remah Synogoue, and the Tempel or Old Synagogue.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Miodowa, Województwo małopolskie, 31-055, Poland

Meet your guide in front of the Hotel Kazimierz

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Polish-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish Jewry for centuries.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera
Exhibition Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945 is located in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory. It's possible to entry for request.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Plac Bohaterow Getta
Very special square which showing jewish history. You will see the power of the empty chairs and a memorial to the heroes of the Krakow Ghetto.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Father Bernatek Footbridge
Beautiful bridge with many padlocks attached by diffrent people from all over the world. It's over the Vistuala River between Kazimierz Quarter and Podgorze Quarter.
5. Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga
One of two surviving Gothic synagogues in the world (the other is in the city of Prague) that was restored after World War II and now houses a Jewish Museum.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Galicia Jewish Museum
The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish Galicia, presenting Jewish history from a new perspective. It's possible to entry for request.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Ghetto Wall Fragment
Old walls of ghetto, they are showing the poignant picture of Jewish life years ago.
8. Remuh Synagogue
This small Renaissance synagogue (circa 1557) is named after the famous writer and philosopher Moses Isserles (aka Rabbi Remu'h) and still holds regular services for the small Jewish community in the city.
Duration: 60 mins
9. Szeroka Street
Walking around in the old Jewish neighborhood is calming, interesting. It teases your imagination about the life that was lived here and the history is very clear.
10. Statue of Jan Karski
It's beautiful statue of Jan Karski sitting on a bench carved out of the same metal, complimenting and completing this piece, sit with him and feel the vibe.
11. Market Square
The New Square is one of the best places in Krakow. Full of life, charm, great food, friendly locals and a brilliant atmosphere there really is something for everyone.
12. Tempel Synagogue
Small Synagogue but very stunning inside - stained glass window's, ornate gold etching and lovely interior.
Duration: 50 mins
13. Mrs. Dresner courtyard and stairs (Schindler's List)
The location of one of the most disturbing and moving scenes in Steven Spielberg’s extraordinary film “Schindler’s List”.
14. Krakow New Jewish Cemetery
The combination of peacefulness, the presence of lives lived, and in certain cemeteries, the sense of the flow of jewish history.
Duration: 60 mins
15. Izaak Synagogue
Considered one of the most magnificent of the Kazimierz synagogues, this structure was built in the mid-seventeenth century in a Judaic-Baroque architectural style. It's possible to see for request.
Duration: 10 mins
16. High Synagogue
This synagogue's furnishings and decorations were destroyed and stolen by the Nazis during World War II. The building was renovated during the 1970s and now serves as a workshop for the conservation of historical monuments.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Tickets to the Tempel or Old Synagogue (3 and 4-hour options only)

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language chosen when booking

Private Tour of Kazimierz, the former Krakow Ghetto and Synagogues

Lots of information about the history and culture of Polish Jews

Tickets to the Remuh Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery (4-hour option only)

(number of attractions depends on the seelcted option)

Exclusion

Tickets to the Tempel or Old Synagogue (in the 2-hour option)

Tickets to the Remuh Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery (in the 2 and 3-hour options)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.

The extended 3-hour tour includes tickets to 1 synagogue: the Tempel Synagogue or the Old Synagogue. Which one you’ll visit depends on your sightseeing preferences and the synagogue’s opening hours.

The Temel Synagogue is open Monday - Thursday and Sunday between 10AM - 6PM, and between 10AM - 4PM on Fridays. In the winter season, it is open Monday - Thursday and Sunday between 10AM - 4PM, and 10AM - 2PM on Fridays.

The Old Synagogue is open on Mondays between 10 AM - 2 PM, and between 10 AM - 5PM from Tuesday to Sunday.

The 4-hour tour includes tickets to the Old Jewish Cemetery and 2 synagogues: the Remah Synagogue and either the Tempel Synagogue or the Old Synagogue.

Jewish heritage sites and synagogues are closed on Saturdays, Jewish holidays and during the prayer time.

Supplied by Rosotravel - Wawel Castle and other Tours

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