World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour
Overview
This award-winning tour is the best way to learn the history of Krakow's Jewish Quarter. The small fee paid to Cool Shore Excursions is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is up to you.
What you will see:
The tour takes you to the heart of the 700-year-old Jewish Quarter of Krakow including the World War Two ghetto.
Kazimierz was the centre of Jewish life in Poland. Wander through its picturesque cobbled streets past historic synagogues and temples and learn how this quaint part of Krakow was forever changed during the Second World War.
We visit the former Krakow ghetto, the empty chairs holocaust memorial, and Schindler’s List filming locations. As well as discussing the German Army’s occupation of Krakow. You'll also see how Kazimierz is now a revived hub of street art and food.
No trip to Krakow is complete without a visit to the Jewish Quarter.
What's Included
- Meet in front of St. Mary's Basilica. Look for the BLUE umbrella.
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Rynek Główny 4
33-332 Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
plac Nowy
31-056 Kraków, Poland
What To Expect
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Szeroka Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga (pass by)
Plac Bohaterow Getta
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plac Wolnica
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Father Bernatek Footbridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Okrąglak
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking tour so a moderate level of fitness is required
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-85612P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Meet in front of St. Mary's Basilica. Look for the BLUE umbrella.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking tour so a moderate level of fitness is required
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for World War Two in Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Meet in front of St. Mary's Basilica. Look for the BLUE umbrella.
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking tour so a moderate level of fitness is required
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
