Guided Walking Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Krakow

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About this activity

During World War II, the Podgórze district housed a Jewish ghetto, and even today, 75 years after the war's end, traces of those events remain. These reminders serve as poignant symbols, urging current inhabitants to remember the horrors of war and strive to prevent such atrocities in the future. You'll visit the renowned Ghetto Heroes' Square, where Jews were selected for transport to concentration camps, and witness a section of the original ghetto wall, now a solemn monument and pilgrimage site for many Jews. The district still bears witness to the lives of thousands of displaced Jews in its houses, including the historic pharmacy "Under the Eagle." Exploring these streets offers a captivating journey through their rich and profound history.

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Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: German, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Hello Cracow

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

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Included

Included: Professional guide

Itinerary

Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera

10 min

The museum, situated at the site of Schindler's Factory depicted in the Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List" by Steven Spielberg, offers a poignant portrayal of Krakow's wartime history. Through its modern and immersive exhibits, visitors gain insight into the daily life and tragic events that unfolded during World War II.
Ghetto Wall Fragment

10 min

Kraków's most prominent reminder of its ghetto is a 12-meter section of the original ghetto wall. Erected in 1983, a commemorative plaque in Hebrew and Polish bears the inscription: "Here they lived, suffered, and died at the hands of the German torturers. From here, they began their final journey to the death camps."
Plac Bohaterow Getta

40 min

Ghetto Heroes Square, located in Krakow's Podgórze district, served as a gathering point for the Jewish population from 1941 to 1943 before their deportation to concentration camps. Today, the square is adorned with a poignant monument: several dozen cast-iron chairs scattered throughout. These chairs symbolize the possessions of Krakow's Jews left behind on the streets after the ghetto's liquidation.