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Krakow: Jewish Ghetto Guided Tour

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Krakow, Poland
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1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Walk through the former Kraków Ghetto in Podgórze and uncover the moving stories of life, courage, and loss during WWII, guided by an expert who brings history to life.
Discover one of Kraków’s most powerful historical sites — the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze. Follow your licensed guide through streets that witnessed both tragedy and heroism. Learn about the people who lived, struggled, and resisted here during the darkest chapter of the city’s history.

Highlights:
• Visit the remains of the original Ghetto Wall
• Discover Ghetto Heroes Square and the symbolic Chair Memorial
• Hear stories of bravery at the Under the Eagle Pharmacy
• See authentic wartime buildings and street layouts
• Learn about daily life, deportations, and survival during WWII

This walking tour offers a respectful and emotional look into Kraków’s wartime past. With your expert guide, you’ll explore authentic places that still bear witness to human endurance and compassion amid tragedy.

What's Included

  • Walking tour of Krakow Ghetto
  • Licensed expert guide
  • Tips(Optional)
  • Entrance Fee (Not Required, Walking Tour)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Lipowa 4
32-051 Kraków, Poland

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End point

Plac Bohaterów Getta 18
33-332 Kraków, Poland

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Ghetto Wall Fragment

The first stop on the walking tour of the Kraków Ghetto is the remains of the Ghetto Walls — a stark reminder of the confinement that once separated its residents from the rest of the city.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Square of Ghettos Heroes

From there you continue to Ghetto Heroes Square, the heart of the ghetto, where deportations to extermination camps took place. Today the square is marked by the symbolic Chair Memorial, each chair representing lives lost.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eagle Pharmacy - Museum of Krakow

Across the square stands the Under the Eagle Pharmacy, where Tadeusz Pankiewicz and his staff courageously aided ghetto residents, preserving medicine and hope.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Weather conditions can impact your enjoyment of the tour. Please check the forecast ahead of time and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.
  • The tour goes ahead in all weather, rain or shine.
  • Minimum age required 13 Years old

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Krakow: Jewish Ghetto Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Walking tour of Krakow Ghetto
  • Licensed expert guide
  • Tips(Optional)
  • Entrance Fee (Not Required, Walking Tour)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded.
  • Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
  • Weather conditions can impact your enjoyment of the tour. Please check the forecast ahead of time and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.
  • The tour goes ahead in all weather, rain or shine.
  • Minimum age required 13 Years old
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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