Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Poland was once a home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the world and a center of this thriving civilization was Kraków. Its historical Jewish district is a jewel of Jewish art and architecture. A place where 7 ancient synagogues, that amazingly survived the destruction of World War II and the Holocaust, stand witness to the test of time.
During our tour we will discover the historical context of the local Jewish community, talk about the death and destruction of World War II but also witness the amazing Jewish culture’s revival in contemporary Kraków.
Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If the tour takes place outside and the weather conditions may pose a threat to the life and/or health of the participants, the Guide has the right to shorten or end the tour.
A maximum of 35 people per tour
Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
What To Expect
Old Synagogue
Introduction; the oldest synagogue in Poland, architectural details, the meaning for the community (outside)
Szeroka Street
The main street of the Jewish Quarter, the most important people coming from it.
Options
Jewish Krakow Walking Tour
What‘s Included
A thoroughly constructed-narrative
Local expert guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
339 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent walking tour
Climber63426735024,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic walking tour of the Jewish quarter. Very interesting and educational. Anya, our guide ,was funny and knowledgeable. She presented the difficult information about the ghetto in a very sensitive way. Highly recommend this activity. We wouldn’t have got nearly as much out of it if we had walked round ourselves.
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Y4555FMrichardm,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful tour with Magda, a very in-depth tour and would highly recommend.
The Polish Jews’ History
GISLEANGELA G,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Joana made the most of our tour with so many details about the Polish Jews’ history. Worthy taking it. I recommend it.
Could have been … friendlier
744justynak,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I have very mixed feeling about this tour. First of all I booked it with Walkative directly and the site shows some confusing information about formula. Website suggest in the address name that the tours are free but the “themed” individual tours are labelled as “pay as you wish” however ….its not as you wish as they suggest that a fair price goes up to EUR 50 per person. When you book there is no payment request that indeed suggest that you will pay as you wish but our guide made it very clear from the minute 2 of the tour that some people on our tour still did not pay and that the rate is PLN 120 per person. Also, I was late one minute and he made a comment that “it’s ironic as i registered with Swiss phone numer”. The tone and comment left a bitter taste in my mouth the whole tour in particular as we finished in 2h 15 min so 15 min ahead of planned end thus 1 min delay did not have any adverse impact on the tour itself. Other than this Max was very knowledgable and passionate about the subject. Still, my experience with previous tours was very friendly and flexible aiming at reiaxed atmosphere and maximum pleasure. Unfortunately, this was the first one that made me question on participation in it.
Interesting city tour.
296wernerb,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable, explained everything in an engaging manner, and conducted the tour without any time pressure. As a Pole, she spoke in German for almost 3 hours. We really enjoyed it and highly recommend it. Learned a lot about Krakow and Judaism.
Great tour with Max
hannanX9884ZG,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really great experience. Max gave us so much information about the historic facts, but also some special linguistic insides. It was a really great experience, which we would totally recommend!
Great informative tour
Camper57716597181,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this tour - really informative and loads of great stops along the way! The guide was fantastic - would recommend to anybody!
Great walkingtourwith Magda
kevingston18,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant 2 1/2 hours with Magda whose knowledge was exceptional. We felt really immersed in the tour with an impression for the residents during the Nazi occupation. You just pay what you think the tour is worth. A must-do on a trip to this great City. We saw loads of areas we wouldn't have visited without the tour. Recommended
Exzeptionell Tour Guide
Z9198TZbarbarab,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on out walking Tour in krakow. Our Tour Guide Maciek was both knowledgeable and funny.
Excellent Insight
anneeJ4418SI,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joanna was an outstanding tour guide - so good that we went again with her in the afternoon on the Old Town and Wawel Hill walking tour! The Jewish tour was excellent, very informative and gave us a detailed insight into the plight of the Jews during WWII. A 2.5 hour walk around the city focusing on the Jewish quarter and the Ghetto finishing at the Heroes Square. Very moving.
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