Ghetto Heroes Square (Plac Bohaterów Getta) Tours and Tickets

Cover some serious ground and see all sorts of top sites on this group tour where you travel from place to place in an electric golf cart. You have both an English speaking driver and an English audio guide, so you’ll have witty commentary from your driver, and learn even more about each place from your audio guide. Leave with a thorough picture of Krakow.

Discover lesser-known insights into Krakow’s World War II history on this guided walking tour of the Jewish District, Kazimierz, and the former Jewish Ghetto. With a guide leading the way, there’s no need for maps as you stroll past synagogues, memorials, and key landmarks you might miss alone. The route also includes notable filming locations from “Schindler’s List”, adding extra historical context.

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!

Kazimierz, known for its Jewish heritage, is the oldest district of Krakow. Visit the landmark sites here easily and comfortably, regardless of your physical condition or weather, with an ecological electric vehicle. This guided audio tour will help you understand the history of its inhabitants while visiting over 20 important monuments. As you drive through the picturesque streets, you'll see the remnants of the Jewish Ghetto, Ghetto Heroes Square, the historic "Pod Orłem" pharmacy, and more.

This electric golf buggy tour helps you to discover the sights of Krakow at a much faster rate than a walking tour. Ride comfortably between dispersed city landmarks, and stay entertained with onboard audio commentary. Places showcased on the route include Wawel Royal Castle, the former Jewish district of Kazimierz, The Ghetto Heroes Square, and Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory Museum.

Discover the expansive, underground salt mine at Wieliczka on this guided excursion from Krakow without the hassle of navigating unknown roads. Visit the ancient salt mine that has been in production since the Middle Ages and enjoy a guided 3-hour tour through the facility with skip-the-line access. Admire the chapels, chambers, and saline lakes as you walk, and gain insight into the mine's unique history.

Hop on a bike and get ready to see Krakow from a totally different perspective with this info-packed and fun small-group bicycle tour. Pedal around the city at a relaxed pace and stop at as many as a whopping 25 sites and learn all about the history of each place, including the former ghetto, the Old Town, and much more.

This is an ideal choice for travelers with limited time in Krakow. Save time and cover more ground than a walking tour by traveling in an electric golf cart instead. The tour passes a selection of key sights and landmarks, including the Old Town, Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, and the former site of Oskar Schindler's Factory. To help you understand more about the city as you travel, an audio guide is played along the way.

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.

Cycle the scenic streets of Krakow on this small-group bike tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past the city’s top attractions, such as Jagiellonian University, Wawel Castle, the Jewish quarter, and more. Learn about the area’s rich history and architecture as you go, stopping to relax with a traditional Polish lunch. After an afternoon of exploration and a stop for lunch, your tour concludes at your original departure point.

Check off Krakow’s medieval Old Town, the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and the former Ghetto area with this time-saving electric golf cart tour. Reach places that are inaccessible on bus tours and enjoy the perk of having onboard audio narration so you can learn about key landmarks—such as the Cloth Hall, St Mary’s Basilica, the Tempel Synagogue, and the Ghetto Heroes Square.

This is not a general sightseeing tour — it is a focused and powerful WWII and Holocaust experience in Krakow. Unlike standard city tours that combine multiple districts, this experience is dedicated entirely to the Jewish Ghetto and the story of Nazi occupation. By focusing on one area, you gain deeper insight, stronger storytelling, and a more meaningful understanding of what happened here. Traveling by electric golf cart allows you to cover key historical sites comfortably in just 45 minutes — ideal for visitors with limited time who still want a high-impact experience. With immersive audio commentary, you will hear real stories of life inside the ghetto, deportations to Auschwitz, and the extraordinary story of Oskar Schindler. This tour is designed to be short, intense, and unforgettable — offering depth rather than distance.

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory is one of the most important and popular museums in Krakow. Explore it with a professional guide who can walk you through it and provide context to the main exhibit exploring 'Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945.” To further explore the area’s Jewish history, upgrade this experience to enjoy a guided walk through the adjacent Old Jewish Quarter of Krakow (Kazimierz District) and the Jewish Ghetto.

Due to its historical specificity, narrow streets and a closed zone for public transport, Krakow is best explored on foot. But some distances, if you want to see the most interesting things, can be too tedious. Sightseeing on board an ecological, electric vehicle equipped with an audio system is a convenient and quick way to get to know the history of Krakow and its monuments. A quiet, comfortable little car can drive through the Old Town and drive its small and narrow streets. You can enjoy sitting in a comfortable car and admire this wonderful medieval city. During the trip, visitors have a unique opportunity to see the most beautiful places in the Old Town, Kazimierz - the old Jewish district, where you can discover the traces of the Holocaust by walking through the Krakow ghetto to the famous Oskar Schindler's Factory.

Get a wonderful two-wheeled overview of Krakow's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, not to mention the Jewish Quarter and the World War II ghetto area, on this 3-hour bike tour. You'll cycle around 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) at a relaxed pace, making around 25 stops at highlights of the city. Brand new 2023 Dutch E-bikes with comfy seats, 7 speeds and powerful BOSCH assistance sytem.

Our 3-hour tour with a licensed guide of Schindler's Factory and the former Jewish ghetto site provides a splendid occasion to discover the Kraków 2WW history. The tour starts with a visit to Schindler's Factory, the most visited museum in Kraków. While visiting the permanent exhibition we shall become comprehensively acquainted with the history of the war-time German occupation of Kraków. The exhibition brings us up to date with the fate of Poles, Germans, and Jews in occupied Kraków – from the outbreak of war to the questionable "liberation" of the city by the Red Army in January 1945. Equipped with the knowledge acquired at the museum, we will set out for the former Ghetto. The locations and historical events discussed in the museum will be shown by our guide in the authentic surroundings in which they took place. Visiting the "Emalia" Factory and the ghetto in one tour allows you to fully grasp and understand the complicated fate of Kraków and its inhabitants during 2WW.

While in Krakow, learn about the city's turbulent Jewish history. This private tour takes you to Krakow's historic Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, which is now a trendy neighborhood, and to the former Jewish Ghetto. If you choose the longer tour option, you'll also visit the Remuh Synagogue, including the Old Jewish Cemetery.

Learn about the history of Krakow’s Jewish community without spending hours doing your own research, thanks to this comprehensive guided walking tour. Start in Kazimierz—the former Jewish quarter—where you can see synagogues, an old Jewish cemetery, and more. Later, head to the former Jewish Ghetto area where you can see the Ghetto Wall Fragment and The Ghetto Heroes Square.

The former royal capital of Poland is a fascinating, history-drenched city founded in medieval times. Tour its quaint streets, historic Jewish Quarter, beautiful churches, and lively squares from the comfort of a covered golf cart. Enjoy a family-friendly, narrated tour to see its highlights, and understand its history and heritage. Highlights include visits to Old Town, Wawel Castle, the Jewish Quarter, former ghetto, and Schindler's factory.

Visiting the Old Town and the Jewish quarter takes about 1.5-2 hours by electric golf cart. At the request of customers, the driver may stop at any permitted place. The drivers speak very good English. Tours run daily from Monday to Sunday, the first pick-up at 9:30 AM is from Wielopole Street, the second pick-up at 9:45 AM is from Plac Jana Matejki Street, the third pick-up at 10:00 AM is from Szeroka Street. A maximum of 47 people can participate in the tour. All people will be divided into several groups of 6 to 13 people who will be assigned to a specific golf cart with a specific driver.

A fun and informative way to discover the sights of Krakow—this electric golf cart trip also helps you avoid crowds as it’s private and exclusively for your party. Let a private driver take you between a variety of key landmarks—including Wawel Castle, the Old Town, the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory. Don’t worry about missing out on historical commentary, as the tour includes audio narration.

This tour focuses on Krakow’s Jewish history and heritage—with visits to a shortlist of landmarks in Kazimierz, as well as the former Jewish Ghetto area. To help you cover more ground, buggy transportation is included to get between sites quickly, and audio commentary is provided along the way. No need to worry about missing photo opportunities as the driver stops for you to take pictures of key landmarks.

Travel around Krakow in an eco-friendly way—on board an electric scooter. This action-packed tour covers more ground than a walking tour and takes you to places inaccessible by car or bus. Along the way, learn about the history and legends of Krakow and pick up local tips from your guide. Whiz past Wawel Royal Castle, the Cloth Hall, the Vistula River, and more on this comprehensive sightseeing tour.