World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour

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Krakow, Poland

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Shortcut to the highlights of Krakow’s Jewish District
No research required: A guide provides commentary
Ideal way to learn lesser-known stories that many tourists miss
Get your bearings of Kazimierz while learning about its history

What's Included

Professional guide

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rynek Główny 4, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
Look for the BLUE City Walks Krakow umbrella. We meet in front of St.Mary's Basilica in the Old Town main square.

End point

plac Nowy, 31-056 Kraków, Poland

Itinerary

Szeroka Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga (Pass By)

Plac Bohaterow Getta

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plac Wolnica

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Father Bernatek Footbridge

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Okrąglak

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a walking tour so a moderate level of fitness is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 274 reviews

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Susan_F, May 2026

Dale was incredibly informative and easy to listen to. He brought a real depth of understanding and context to the information he shared and was happy to take any questions. We saw many things that we would likely have missed had we tried to self guide

An intersting walk through Krakow's Jewish history

Neil_W, May 2026

Whilst this was an excellent tour with a guide who was passionate about Krakow and its history, I would have liked it to concentrate more on its title: World War II and the Jewish Quarter and Ghetto. We were told a huge amount of Krakow history, with more emphasis on overall history than WWII history. We did not go the Jewish Ghetto per se, but did go to the Jewish Quarter. I was hoping to gain greater insight into these areas before a tour the next day to Auschwitz, so from this point of view, it was a little disappointing. I think it would have been better to have met in the Jewish Quarter rather than the Old City as much time was spent walking between the two - perhaps this is why we didn't make it into the former ghetto site. Nevertheless, I came away from this tour with much knowledge about the city and its history and my guide was extremely professional and well versed to conduct this tour.

Krakow Jewish Quarter

Jonathan_K, Dec 2025

Karolina, 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.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! It’s no small feat to keep a large group engaged when it’s absolutely freezing, so we’re thrilled to hear Karolina did such a brilliant job. We're glad her passion for Polish history kept you motivated despite the temperature. Stay warm and enjoy the rest of your trip!

Brilliant!

Katie_W, Sep 2025

My partner and myself tend to do these “free” walking tours on all city breaks. Brilliant! Super informative and really friendly.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re so glad you joined us and that the tour lived up to your expectations! Thank you for your lovely feedback — we always aim to make our walks both informative and welcoming. Hope to see you again on your next city adventure!