Jewish Ghetto Guided Tour
Podgorze, Krakow
Kraków Ghetto Walking Tour – Podgórze
Overview
This guided walking tour explores Kraków’s former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze, ideal for history enthusiasts seeking an in-depth World War II experience.
Highlights
- Visit preserved sections of the original Ghetto Wall
- See Ghetto Heroes Square and the symbolic Chair Memorial
- Learn about the lives, struggles, and resistance of the ghetto’s residents
- Hear powerful accounts of courage, survival, and loss during World War II
- Explore authentic locations with a licensed expert guide
Description
Step back in time to Kraków’s Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze with a licensed guide who reveals the history of the area during World War II. The ghetto was established by Nazi authorities in 1941, confining thousands of Jewish residents within its walls.
As you walk through the district, learn about daily life under oppression, acts of resistance, and the courage shown by both residents and those who helped them. Visit surviving sections of the original Ghetto Wall, one of the few physical reminders of the wartime past.
Continue to Ghetto Heroes Square, the departure point for deportations to concentration and extermination camps. The Chair Memorial here symbolizes the victims of the Holocaust.
Explore the historic Under the Eagle Pharmacy, run by Tadeusz Pankiewicz, a non-Jewish pharmacist who supported ghetto residents throughout the war. The guide shares personal stories and historical details that bring this chapter of history to life.
This tour provides a thorough understanding of Kraków’s wartime history and the resilience of its people.
Includes
- Expert licensed guide
- Walking tour of Kraków Ghetto
Important Information
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Late arrivals cannot join and tickets are non-refundable once the group departs.
- Weather may affect your experience. The tour operates in all conditions, rain or shine, so dress and wear suitable footwear accordingly.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance, wear comfortable shoes, and check the weather before your visit.
