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Private Krakow Tour: Explore Historic Jewish Quarter Kazimierz and WWII Ghetto
4.9
23 Ratings
Krakow
Discover the rich history of Krakow's Jewish Quarter and the WWII Ghetto on a private tour. Explore Kazimierz, visit synagogues and the Jewish cemetery, and learn about the Jewish community in Poland. Then, explore the site of the Jewish Ghetto and see remnants of the Ghetto Walls. Finish the tour at the entrance gate of the Oskar Schindler Factory Museum.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wolf Popper Synagogue - Popper Synagogue
- Szeroka Street - Walk along Szeroka Street, the oldest part of Krakow Jewish Quarter
- Remuh Synagogue (Synagoga Remuh) - Remuh Synagogue and Old Jewish Cemetery
- Remuh Cemetery - Old Jewish Cemetery
- Old Synagogue - Old Synagogue
- JCC Krakow - Jewish Community Center
- Kupa Synagogue (Synagoga Kupa) - 17th Century Synagogue
- The New Square - Plac Nowy
- Tempel Synagogue - Reformed Synagogue
- Izaak Synagogue - 17th Century Synagogue
- High Synagogue - 16th Century Synagogue
- Mrs. Dresner courtyard and stairs (Schindler’s List) - Schindlers List Movie Site
- Ghetto Wall Fragment - Ghetto Walls
- Plac Bohaterów Getta - Ghetto Site
- Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera - This tour will finish outside of Schindlers Factory.
What's Included
- Licensed private local tour guide service
What's Not Included
- admission tickets
- Gratuities
Additional Information
We provide private touring services in the Jewish Quarter, guided by locally certified experts. The tour begins with a stroll through Kazimierz, the well-known Jewish district of old Krakow. Your guide will introduce you to Krakow’s Synagogues, ancient Jewish cemetery, and Jewish ritual bath building, also known as the mikveh. You’ll gain insight into the history of Jewish people in Poland and Krakow.
The second segment of the tour takes you to the Krakow Jewish Ghetto, created by the Nazi Germans during World War II. This includes visiting the Heroes of the Ghetto Square, Eagle Pharmacy, and the remnants of the Jewish Ghetto Walls.
The tour concludes at Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum’s entry gate, which you may explore at your leisure once our guided tour concludes.
- comfortable shoes
Location
Wolf Popper Synagogue
ul. Szeroka 16
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Zeromd
May 12, 2024
Highly Recommended! - Chris is an excellent guide. He is very experienced and was knowledgable on everything about Krakow/Poland. He was very reliable and was very easy to communicate with through emails from the initial planning process. The Jewish Quarter is a very nice area to hang out and spend your time while in Krakow - and we were able to appreciate its history better through his guidance. I highly recommend getting Chris as your guide if you will be visiting Krakow or doing day trips from Krakow.
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Jam3f
Apr 15, 2024
Excellent tour guide - Our family of 3 adults took 2 tours with Christopher: this one and his Krakow Old Town tour. Both were great choices. He has many more tour offerings than what is found on TripAdvisor under a different website: just search the words cracowguide and christopher.
Chris hit the right balance of providing interesting historical and background information without being overwhelming. That said, he knows his history. Communication about confirming times & meeting places was thorough. He was friendly, respectful, and punctual and put us at ease. Well worth the reasonable price!
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Getaway50895649152
Dec 10, 2023
Tour of the Krakow Jewish Quarter - Chris led us on a fascinating tour of the Jewish Quarter. He has in depth knowledge of the places and history of the Quarter.
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Pg386
Nov 22, 2023
Great tour guide - Chris took us on an informative and fun tour of the Jewish Quarter during our trip to Krakow. He provided us with extra stops to taste local snacks and was entertaining throughout.
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Lutchmeek
Nov 9, 2023
Jewish Quarters - I had the most incredible experience exploring Krakow's Jewish Quarter with our tour guide., Chris. His knowledge, passionate storytelling, and ability to create a deep connection with the history and culture of the neighborhood made the tour truly unforgettable. From the moment we started, he effortlessly guided us through the winding streets, sharing fascinating stories and pointing out significant landmarks. Chris’s enthusiasm and recommendations added an extra layer of authenticity to the journey, making it a must-do experience for anyone visiting Krakow.
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T
Oct 20, 2023
Knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining! - The tour guide knew great English. He knew both the history of Krakow and the history of Krakow as it related to Jews, from ancient and medieval times to today. He also knew history of the world in general. He was friendly, sincere in his love for his profession, and answered all of my questions, both related and unrelated to Jewish history and Krakow. He is a fountain of knowledge, and you would not know what you are missing until and unless you get this tour! In the end, I understand that his tour was a great introduction to the city, and he has given me other paths to take on our my should I want to learn more, which is great.
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Germie1976
Jul 11, 2023
Informative Tour of Kazimierz - Chris met us at the hotel (Hotel Saski) and we walked to the Jewish quarter (Kazimierz) where we first had a detailed tour of the old synagogue and Jewish cemetery. Afterwards we strolled through the Jewish quarter looking at other cultural and religious sites. Chris provided lots of information, restaurant tops, info about burial practices, Jewish history. We ended the tour in the Krakow ghetto. Overall I highly recommend this 2.5h walking tour.
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Kauri2507
Jun 19, 2023
Great guide - I contacted Christopher a few months before. We booked him for 4 days yet he required no deposit. Very trusting to book himself out on an e-mail from tourists. Christopher is amazing. He’s kind, patient, very knowledgeable and ready to answer any question.
We like to build relationships with same tour guides- Christopher felt like a friend not a guide. Visited a synagogue and cemetery
Book this guide. He goes out of his way to ensure you’re having a good time.
Thanks -
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D8107yxmagdalenad
Nov 27, 2022
The best and the only way to visit Krakow is with Krzysztof - We had an amazing time with our tour guide, Krzysztof. A native Krakow man, Krzysztof knows everything and more. Our tour of the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz, was very well thought through to show us how the place transformed through the centuries. Krzysztof made it interesting and educational, so that we wanted to keep on going and learn more. His passion for Krakow, a vast knowledge of history and easiness to share it with others is super impressive! We got to like Krzysztof so much, that we took another tour with him and will recommend him to all our family and friends. This is the only way to get to know Krakow and its history! Five stars!
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Debra_n
Oct 29, 2023
Nice tour of the city - Saw a lot of the city with a nice guide. I want expecting an prepared audio recording so that was different than other tours.
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