Explore the rich Jewish heritage of Kraków and Kazimierz on a full-day tour from Warsaw. Visit the historic Old Town, Wawel Hill, and the Jewish quarter. Learn about Oskar Schindler’s heroic actions at his factory museum.
Explore the rich Jewish heritage of Kraków and Kazimierz on a full-day tour from Warsaw. Visit the historic Old Town, Wawel Hill, and the Jewish quarter. Learn about Oskar Schindler’s heroic actions at his factory museum.
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - The principal urban space located at the center of the city that dates back to the 13th century.
- Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) - It was once a major centre of international trade, today it’s one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.
- St Mary’s Basilica - It’s a Brick Gothic church located in the…
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - The principal urban space located at the center of the city that dates back to the 13th century.
- Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) - It was once a major centre of international trade, today it’s one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.
- St Mary’s Basilica - It’s a Brick Gothic church located in the Krakow’s Main Market Square. Every hour the trumpet signal, called Hejnał Mariacki is played from the top of one of the towers. It is also one of the symbols of Krakow.
- Wawel Royal Castle - Wawel Royal Castle is a castle residency located in central Kraków, and the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world. We won’t visit the interiors.
- Kazmierz The Former Jewish District - Kazimierz used to be Jewish district. Today Kazimierz is a full of life district with many charming cafes, art studios and cultural events. At every step we come across remains of Jews.
- Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera - We will visit the museum located in the former factory of Oskar Schindler, who during the war saved over 1,000 people from being sent to extermination camps.
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Prior to the onset of World War II, Poland was home to one of Europe’s largest Jewish communities, numbering approximately 3.5 million individuals. Jews first arrived in Krakow in the 11th century, and by the time World War II began, they made up over 25% of the city’s population. Although few survived the Nazi genocide, their religious and cultural…
Prior to the onset of World War II, Poland was home to one of Europe’s largest Jewish communities, numbering approximately 3.5 million individuals. Jews first arrived in Krakow in the 11th century, and by the time World War II began, they made up over 25% of the city’s population. Although few survived the Nazi genocide, their religious and cultural contributions remain evident in Kazimierz, a district in Krakow where the Jewish quarter was situated.
The tour of Krakow will commence in the historic Old Town, featuring the charming main square. From there, the journey will continue to Wawel Hill to admire the medieval castle that overlooks Krakow. Next, the tour will proceed to Kazimierz to explore the Jewish heritage, with a lunch break at one of the many inviting cafes. The day will conclude with a visit to the museum housed in the former factory of Oskar Schindler, who heroically saved over 1,000 people from being sent to extermination camps during the war.
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