Krakow Kazimierz and Jewish Ghetto Tour with Synagogues

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Wawel Castle and other Tours

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Adults (7–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tickets to the Tempel or Old Synagogue (3 and 4-hour options only)
Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language chosen when booking
Included: Private Tour of Kazimierz, the former Krakow Ghetto and Synagogues
Included: Lots of information about the history and culture of Polish Jews
Included: Tickets to the Remuh Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery (4-hour option only)
Included: (number of attractions depends on the seelcted option)

Not included

Not included: Tickets to the Tempel or Old Synagogue (in the 2-hour option)
Not included: Tickets to the Remuh Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery (in the 2 and 3-hour options)

Itinerary

Kazmierz The Former Jewish District

10 min

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.
Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera

10 min Admission not included

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.
Plac Bohaterow Getta

10 min

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.
Father Bernatek Footbridge

Passing by

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.
Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga

10 min Admission included

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.
Galicia Jewish Museum

10 min Admission not included

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.
Ghetto Wall Fragment

Passing by

Old walls of ghetto, they are showing the poignant picture of Jewish life years ago.
Remuh Synagogue

one hour Admission included

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.
Szeroka Street

Passing by

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.
Statue of Jan Karski

Passing by

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.
Market Square

Passing by

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.
Tempel Synagogue

50 min Admission included

Small Synagogue but very stunning inside - stained glass window's, ornate gold etching and lovely interior.
Mrs. Dresner courtyard and stairs (Schindler's List)

Passing by

The location of one of the most disturbing and moving scenes in Steven Spielberg’s extraordinary film “Schindler’s List”.
Krakow New Jewish Cemetery

one hour Admission included

The combination of peacefulness, the presence of lives lived, and in certain cemeteries, the sense of the flow of jewish history.
Izaak Synagogue

10 min Admission not included

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.
High Synagogue

10 min Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Hotel Kazimierz

End point

Meet your guide in front of the Hotel Kazimierz

Using your ticket

Know before you go:

Please check your email the day before the tour for 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

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.

Options

3h: Kazimierz, Ghetto & 1 Syna

Duration: 3 hours: 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.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLKR027
4h: Kazimierz+Ghetto+2synagogu

Duration: 4 hours: Explore the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto and visit the Old Jewish Cemetary and Remah Synogoue

,: and Remah Synogoue, and the Tempel or Old Synagogue.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLKR027
2-hour: Tour of Kazimierz, Jew

Duration: 2 hours: 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).

EXPERT-GUIDE: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLKR027