Jewish Krakow Walking Tour: Explore Historic Jewish District

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Kraków’s Jewish community on a walking tour. Discover ancient synagogues, learn about World War II, and witness the revival of Jewish culture in contemporary Kraków.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Synagogue - Introduction; the oldest synagogue in Poland, architectural details, the meaning for the community (outside)
  • Szeroka Street - The main street of the Jewish Quarter, the most important people coming from it.
  • Remuh Synagogue (Synagoga Remuh) - The private praying house built for the most significant rabbi of Krakow.
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What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Well-crafted narrative
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

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….

Location
Old Synagogue
Szeroka
We meet on the stairs in fron of the Old Synagogue, on the main street on the Jewish Quarter
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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0rachaelv
Jul 4, 2025
Must do - Thomasj was an outstanding guide. He was both knowledgeable and a great story teller. Highly recommend his specific tour- book separately to go into synagogues etc
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Livnfit
Jul 2, 2025
Jewish walking tour in Krakow - Damian was a fantastic guide…lots of history and fun facts. Long walk but plenty of opportunities to rest Highly recommend -Lisa
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296juppd
Jun 30, 2025
Jewish History and Life in Krakow - Very informative and good selection of topics and places. Juliusz conveys Jewish history and life in Krakow in a lively, overviewed and always with a common thread. He also shows a lot of sensitivity to the issue - especially in view of the current conflict situation in the Middle East and polarization in Europe as well. Thank you so much!
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Martinso3227nz
Jun 28, 2025
2,5 h well spent in the Jewish part of Kraków - I did the Jewish Krakow walking tour and had an amazing time. The guide Michal has a lot of knowledge, is great in sharing it and adds a bit of humor to the tour. It's really pleasure to listen to him. He is easy to follow, speaks perfect German and has a good voice to speak against the noise in the streets. I can definitely recommend taking the tour with him! Thank you!
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Svbirmingham
Jun 25, 2025
Far exceeded expectations - Maciek was a remarkable guide. He taught us all about Jewish life long before WW2, affirming life despite the reign of death for the few years we tend to focus on. Jewish stereotypes were explained and our understanding expanded. We had a couple of stops to sit down so the 3 hours was easier than 2 70+ year olds anticipated! The 'pay as you feel' element enhanced the whole walk.
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Andreaho8338gp
Jun 14, 2025
5 STARS!!! - Damian was fantastic! If he would have been my history teacher, I would have loved that subject. Damian showed us around in the old town and the Jewish quarters of Krakow. Without his guided tours we would have been totally lost, so many places to explore!
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Kareyl2018
Jun 13, 2025
Fantastic walking tour with Jacob - I would thoroughly recommend this Walkative tour. Jacob was incredibly knowledgeable on his subject with excellent English and a sense of humour, too. He had a really detailed, nuanced grasp of history and human nature. As the tour went on, it was difficult to hear about the systematic cruelty and mass murder. At the same time, there were some wonderful stories of compassion and resistance. It was a long tour, but he stopped in shady areas and there were places to sit down. Really a highlight of our trip. Many thanks!
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Martin
Jun 9, 2025
Great tours! Tomasz („Big Tom“) is a wonderful guide. Highest recommendation. - In the morning we did the Old Town tour with Tomasz („Big Tom“) and because we liked it so much we also went on a tour through the former Jewish Warsaw in the evening - on purpose with him again. Tomasz is a historian, who grew up, went to school and studied history in Kraków and seems to know everything about his city. But he is not only knowledgeable, he also knows how to present it to his audience in the most interesting way.
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Jane
Jun 9, 2025
Walking tour of Jewish district in Krakow - Great tour guide. Very patient and made sure everyone in the group could hear what he was saying. He was very informative and was able to link his stories to people he knew now. He was happy to answer our questions. We came away with a much greater understanding of life for the Jewish people in Krakow during the war.
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Orthotexs
Jun 8, 2025
A Great Tour - I really enjoyed Juliusz’ guided tour. He has a lot of information to share. He projected a strong and loud voice and encouraged questions. Highly recommend you do this at the beginning of your trip so you have time at the end of your trip to explore parts that might intrigue you.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).