World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This award-winning tour is the best way to learn the history of Krakow's Jewish Quarter. The small fee paid to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is up to you.
What you will see:
The tour takes you to the heart of the 700-year-old Jewish Quarter of Krakow including the World War Two ghetto.
Kazimierz was the centre of Jewish life in Poland. Wander through its picturesque cobbled streets past historic synagogues and temples and learn how this quaint part of Krakow was forever changed during the Second World War.
We visit the former Krakow ghetto, the empty chairs holocaust memorial, and Schindler’s List filming locations. As well as discussing the German Army’s occupation of Krakow. You'll also see how Kazimierz is now a revived hub of street art and food.
No trip to Krakow is complete without a visit to the Jewish Quarter.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a walking tour so a moderate level of fitness is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Szeroka Street
The Jewish Quarter's most picturesque street. Learn the history of this area that was once home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe
Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga
Learn the history of Poland's oldest and most important synagogue
What‘s Included
Professional guide
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World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour
Reviews
228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Krakow Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
S1265BMrichardn,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best experience on this walking tour. Our guide was so passionate, informative and interesting. Learnt so much about the Jewish quarter and WW11 victims.
The cold couldn't stop me
kennethd42,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karolina gave us a fascinating 2 hour tour of the Jewish quarter. It was freezing cold being outside but it didn't stop me from staying until the tour's end since her tour was so interesting . Every question I asked was explained to my satisfaction in great detail. I would do this tour over again just so I could get more information from this incredible guide.
Nice and touching!
Tour09471519359,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did both tours, the old town and the Wawel Castle during the day, and the Jewish quarter and the ghetto in the evening, with the same guide. We were very pleased, even though the weather was cold but we were lucky not to have rain as it happened later. The guide was an inexhaustible source of information beautifully told in a very clear and concise English language. We even took some breaks and admired all the beauties around us and let ourselves be absorbed by the history told. One of the most successful tours in the beautiful city of Krakow, once a great imperial capital!
A great tour
180emmajj,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour with a friendly and hugely informative guide. Lots of fantastic insights and stories. Would highly recommend.
Informative & sensitively delivered
G5274AQjennyd,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really engaging, interesting & thought provoking tour. Our guide Karolina was so knowledgeable & her approach showed sensitivity throughout. Despite it being freezing, we were fully involved due to Karolina’s presentation. We have done the other Krakow tour with Karolina too and it was also great.
Krakow Jewish Quarter
Jonathan K,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Karolina, was brilliant. Very knowledgeable about Poland's history and past. It was absolutely freezing and we had big group, so we were equally impressed how she kept people engaged.
Fantastic and Meaningful Jewish Quarter Tour
839oskarf,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Maciej — knowledgeable, energetic, and thoughtful. He handled the tragic history with great honesty and sensitivity, while keeping the atmosphere engaging and positive. We learned a lot and didn’t leave feeling overwhelmed. Even though there’s a coffee break in between, there is quite a lot of walking, so definitely dress very warm in winter. Highly recommend!
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ANTONY P,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A dive to understand the origin and reality of what the Jews of Krakow experienced. Terrifying and striking.
Wrap up well and wear very comfortable shoes. I would highly recommend Rudolf and this tour. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
Michelle R,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Walked with Rudolf. It was really enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable and gave very interesting facts. He was entertaining and gave a variety of information relevant to our tour.
Great 2 hours of an excellent tour
908gregoryn,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Dale was excellent and very knowledgeable, great way to spend a couple of hours and gain some great knowledge whole also seeing some locations from the Schindlers List film, can highly recommend
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