World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter and Ghetto Tour
ID: GYG611716-1209311
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Learn the fascinating history of Krakow during the Second World War on this insightful tour of the Jewish Quarter and World War Two Ghetto. Including Schindler's List filming locations.
This award-winning tour is the best way to learn the history of Krakow's Jewish Quarter. The small fee paid to Get Your Guide is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join City Walks Krakow's 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.
Highlights
- Visit Krakow's Jewish Quarter and see one of the most charming areas of the city
- See Poland's oldest and most significant synagogues and Jewish buildings
- Feel the lasting impact of WWII at the Empty Chairs memorial in the Krakow Ghetto
- See Schindler's List filming locations and hear of the film's impact on the area
- Soak up the lively and vibrant atmosphere as you walk through Kazimierz
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour does not enter any buildings, but it does visit the grounds outside Wawel Castle
Meet your guide in front of St. Mary's Basilica in the Old Town Main Square. Look for the guide with the Blue City Walks Krakow umbrella.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of Krakow's Jewish Quarter and ghetto
- Exploration of the 14th-century cobbled streets of Kazimierz
- Schindler's List Filming Locations
- Visit to the original buildings of the World War Two ghetto
- Empty Chair Holocaust Memorial
NOT INCLUDED
- Guide gratuity
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
