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
251 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour!
FarAway53712089729,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing. I did not wright down the name of our tour guide unfortunately.but just a hint - it is a British guy, who is in Krakow for 8 years 😃It took place yesterday, we did both tours with him: the old Krakow (first part of the day) and Jewish quarter after 3 p. m. My husband and I have really enjoyed it. Very informative, great organization and memorable! Highly recommend!
Definitely a must do!!
T2996AMelizabethg,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour in the afternoon of our first day in Krakow, having done the Old Town tour in the morning. Dale was our tour guide (on both tours) and was fantastic - very knowledgeable, clear and interesting in his delivery. He gave us such amazing insight into the Jewish Quarter and the Ghetto. I can't recommend this highly enough as a way to get to understand and know Krakow. The tours are free but you will definitely want to give them a generous tip at the end. Thanks Dale for one of the highlights of our Krakow visit.
Excellent insightful tour led by Dale
Mike H,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour led by Dale, who was friendly, informative and insightful, on what is a very difficult subject. He really took the time to explain not only the history of Krakow leading to the horrific events of WWII but also how this unfolded. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to provide more in depth knowledge on this.
WW2 and Krakow history
Anna1202 12,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dale was very very good guide. He had so much knowledges about history, it made this tour incredibly interesting. We learned so much in 3 hours, made me buy a book about Jan Karski’s life . Highly recommend it .
Excellent walking tour
David B,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very enjoyable and interesting walking tour with Dale. We did this walking in the afternoon after the City walk in the morning. He is an excellent and knowledgeable guide.
Bringing history alive
U6048CFstellab,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thought I book the day of my tour wrongly, I was able to take the tour with Dale , an amazing tour guide guy, who brought the story of the Jewish neighborhood to life. I’m reading a book, after learning the story that it took place there. Excellent and full of knowledge, my visit to Krakow would have been different without the tour.
It was a must do for us!
Departure679091,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rudolph was an excellent, very knowledgeable guide. We thoroughly enjoyed them2.5 tour and redo, mend it to anyone interested in the topic.
WW2 walk
amjb2026,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rudolph was friendly, funny and knowledgeable despite the cold, wet weather, the tour was great
Great
X9919PSsandrar,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rudolph was fab. Very knowledgeable and showed an emotional attachment to his subject. Very interesting 🙂
History Jewish quarter
A j E,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karolina our guide was warm and informative. She explained so much about the history of the area and the harrowing stories
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