Jewish Warsaw & Stories from the Ghetto - Walking Tour
ID: GYG1186997-1820558
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Step into a meaningful walk through Jewish Warsaw and its history during World War II. This walk will take you into the beginnings of Jewish life in Warsaw and into the story of the Warsaw Ghetto.
Step into a meaningful walk through Jewish Warsaw and its history during World War II. Before the war, the city was home to the largest Jewish community in Europe, but this world was brutally destroyed under Nazi occupation. This walk will take you deep into the very beginnings of Jewish life in Warsaw and later into the story of the Warsaw Ghetto – its creation, daily life, and liquidation.
- At Grzybowski Square, you will be introduced to the history of the Jewish presence and the vibrant pre-war life of the city.
- Moving forward, you will see the Nożyk Synagogue – the only synagogue in Warsaw that survived the war.
- Along the way, you will discover stories of courage – silent heroes like Janusz Korczak and the staff of the Bersohn and Bauman Children's Hospital.
- You will visit the Ghetto Walls and Waliców Street, which remain in today’s city as silent witnesses, where you will learn about the establishment of the Jewish Ghetto and everyday life within it.
- We will end the tour at the site of the wooden footbridge on Chłodna Street, a haunting symbol of separation between the small and large ghettos and between two worlds – Jewish and non-Jewish. Here, you will uncover the story of the “Great Action” of 1942 and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Join me for this walk – a journey through the darkest chapter of Warsaw’s history, a chapter that erased a community and left behind just the memories.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Jewish presence and vibrant pre-war life in the city
- See the only surviving synagogue and forgotten ghetto remnants.
- Learn powerful stories hidden behind the walls of the former ghetto.
- Memory, history, and emotion – an authentic walk through the Warsaw Ghetto.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
By booking this tour, you’ll join my regular pay-what-you-wish walking tour. The listed price covers the booking and guide service, while any additional tip is entirely up to you.
You will find me by the fountain at Grzybowski Square in Warsaw. I'll be wearing a brown flat cap.
INCLUDED
- Walking tour of the former Warsaw Ghetto with a licensed tour guide.
NOT INCLUDED
- The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
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.
