Why choose this tour ?
Explore Krakow’s rich Jewish heritage and culture on a 3,5-hour walking tour with an expert guide. Jews comprised a quarter of Krakow’s population before World War II, and its Kazimierz district was the center of Jewish life. Explore this now resurgent area as your guide charts its prewar and wartime days and how Steven Spielberg used it as a backdrop for his movie ‘Schindler’s List.’ Walk the historic streets among numerous synagogues and visit the Oskar Schindler Factory museum to learn about the darkest hours of Krakow and its Jews.
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What makes Jewish Quarter Kazimierz and Schindler's Factory Guided Tour a unique experience ?
Szeroka Street is the center of old Jewish culture, where you can see old synagogues, palaces and majestic houses from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
The Old Synagogue is the oldest preserved synagogue in Poland and one of the most valuable monuments of Jewish religious architecture in Europe.
The Remuh Synagogue is the second oldest Jewish prayer house in Kraków. The synagogue and the adjacent cemetery form a unique and priceless complex of Jewish architecture and sacred art
The Kupa Synagogue is the last synagogue built during the existence of the Jewish town. It was also called Szpitalna because of its close proximity to the former Jewish hospital and the Poor, because the poorest members of the Jewish community prayed there.
The New Square is a part of Krakow that is part of the Old Town District I. In the years 1859–1951 it was a separate III cadastral district of the city. In 1994, Nowy Świat was recognized as a historical monument.
The Tempel Synagogue is one of the four active synagogues in Krakow, but services are held sporadically, it is also a thriving center of Jewish culture, which hosts numerous concerts and meetings, especially during the Jewish Culture Festival.
The Corpus Christi Church is distinguished by its size, importance and architecture. Its beauty is best shown in the interior of the temple, where the gothic stone walls harmonize with the gold of the baroque.
The Father Bernatek Footbridge is a unique place in Podgórze, built in 2010 on the site of the former Podgórze bridge, it connects Kazimierz with Podgórze
The museum presents the tragic events that took place in Krakow during World War II, they are shown in the Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List" by Stephen Spielberg. The unusual and modern exhibition of the museum will not leave anyone indifferent.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As the tour involves walking for the most part, please be wearing comfortable footwear. Not wheelchair accessible.
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Jewish Quarter Kazimierz and Schindler's Factory Guided Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Kazimierz walking tour (without admission to museums or cemeteries)
- Entrance to the Schindler's Factory
- A professional licensed guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Intercrac Sp. z o.o..
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Warsaw.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 67 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Meeting point: On the steps of the Old Synagogue, ul. Szeroka 24. Look for the guide with "excursions.city" sign. Check-in at this location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Note that when walking around the Kazimierz district, you do not visit any of the museums (synagogues) or cemetery inside.
