Jewish Warsaw - Guided Walking Tour

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ID: GYG604599-1014846
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Country: Poland

Duration: 02:30 hours


Description

A tour of the former, completely destroyed Warsaw Ghetto in Muranów district.
Before the Second World War, Warsaw was the second-largest Jewish city in the world. The only place with a larger Jewish community was… New York!

For centuries, Jews played an active role in the city’s life during good times and bad. In the 19th century, Jews joined other Varsovians in their struggles against occupying powers and participated in Polish uprisings. During the Interwar Period, Jewish Warsaw flourished. Hundreds of artists, actors, writers, and journalists called the city home. Its cultural life was incomparable to any other time and place in history.

Learning about the pre-war diversity and richness of Jewish Warsaw helps us understand the scale of the destruction that took place during the Holocaust. But, alongside stories of persecution and death, there are stories of the resilience and unimaginable bravery of those who fought without hope.

The wounds and scars of the Second World War and Holocaust will never heal. But the story of Jewish Warsaw is not only the story of the past, but also the story of today: the young, diverse and energetic Jewish community that optimistically looks to the future.

To discover all of this, just come and join us and be ready for an emotional journey through history!

Highlights

  • Nożyk Synagogue – the only surviving pre-war Warsaw synagogue
  • Waliców street – once the ghetto border
  • Chłodna Street – the footbridge once connecting parts of the Warsaw ghetto

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine, but in case it rains or gets cold, we find cover.
We meet next to the All Saints Church at Grzybowski Square - look for a yellow umbrella.
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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.