Łódź: Jewish History Guided Tour with Cemetery Visit
ID: GYG1406965-2148172
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore the history of Jewish Łódź on a guided tour. Visit the Jewish Cemetery, see Radegast Station, and walk through the former Łódź Ghetto to learn about its history.
Begin your journey at the Jewish Cemetery, one of the largest in Europe, where over 180,000 people are buried. Learn about prominent Jewish families, including the famous industrialist Izrael Poznański, and discover remarkable funerary art that reflects the history and traditions of the Jewish community.
Continue to Radegast Station, the former railway station from which thousands of Jews from the Łódź Ghetto, as well as deportees from other parts of Europe, were transported to the Chełmno extermination camp and later to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today, the station serves as a powerful memorial dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust.
The final part of the tour focuses on the history of the Łódź Ghetto (Litzmannstadt Ghetto), established by the German occupation authorities in 1940. Once the second-largest ghetto in occupied Europe, it became a place of unimaginable hardship, forced labor, hunger, and isolation. Walking through the former ghetto area, learn about the daily lives of its inhabitants, the difficult decisions made by its leaders, and the tragic fate of the community during the Holocaust.
Highlights
- Visit the Jewish Cemetery, one of the largest in Europe
- See Radegast Station, a memorial to Holocaust victims
- Walk through the former Łódź Ghetto and learn about its history
- Discover the stories of the people who lived in the ghetto
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
The tour involves visiting memorial sites, so respectful behavior is expected.
INCLUDED
- Private guided tour of Jewish Łódź
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket to the Jewish Cemetery
- Entrance ticket to Radegast Station
- Photos from the tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Tips & gratuities
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.
