Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour
Krakow Jewish Ghetto, Krakow
Walk through Krakow's Jewish Ghetto and Podgórze district on a guided walking tour. Listen as your guide educates you on WWII history; see Ghetto Heroes Square and the Under the Eagle pharmacy.
Former Kraków Jewish Ghetto Guided Walking Tour
This walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze, Kraków, suits history enthusiasts interested in World War II and Jewish heritage.
Highlights
- See preserved fragments of the former Ghetto Wall
- Visit Ghetto Heroes Square and its memorial
- Learn about resistance at the Under the Eagle Pharmacy (exterior view)
- Walk through original wartime streets and buildings
- Understand daily life and survival in Nazi-occupied Kraków
Description
Explore the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze with a licensed expert guide to gain a personal perspective on Kraków’s World War II history. This tour focuses on how everyday streets became places of fear, resilience, and survival.
The walk starts near Schindler’s Factory, where you receive background on the Nazi occupation and industrial transformation of this area during the war. Your guide explains the connection between industry, forced labour, and daily life in the district.
Next, you visit preserved sections of the former Ghetto Wall, which remind visitors of the boundaries that confined the Jewish population. These fragments provide insight into life under occupation.
You then arrive at Ghetto Heroes Square, the former gathering point of the Kraków Ghetto linked to deportations. The square features the Memorial of Chairs, symbolizing absence and loss.
Opposite the square is the Under the Eagle Pharmacy. From the outside, your guide shares stories of pharmacist Tadeusz Pankiewicz and his staff, who risked their lives to help ghetto residents with medicine and shelter, highlighting acts of courage and moral choice.
By visiting authentic sites and hearing detailed accounts, you will engage deeply with the human side of history and leave with a clearer understanding of Kraków’s past.
Includes
- Expert guide
- Walking tour of Kraków Ghetto
Excludes
- Food and drink
- Entry ticket to the Under the Eagle Pharmacy
Important Information
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Late arrivals cannot join, and tickets will not be refunded.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Check the forecast and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on historic streets.
