Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Kraków

If you’re visiting the city of Kraków during your trip to Poland and overwhelmed by the amount of things and places to visit, then you should know that one of the best areas that you can explore is the Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, a picturesque neighborhood that’s packed with trendy shops, bars, cafés, galleries, and creative spaces. Through this ambulatory adventure, you’ll be able to see the daily hustle and bustle of the area and you’ll also get acquainted with the vibrant and hop local culture. You’ll wander the sections that were used as the filming locations for Steven Spielberg’s critically-acclaimed film, “Schindler’s List”. You’ll also see its most celebrated landmarks, like the New Jewish Cemetery and several of its magnificent synagogues. As you cut through its streets and see its marvelous architecture, your tour guide will paint a picture of its dark and tragic history through gripping tales and insightful commentary and you’ll see how far it has come since then. You’ll even visit the harrowing remains of a World War II ghetto in the city’s Podgórze district. This is definitely a must-book tour for history buffs and for those who love exploring cities on foot.
Tour Schedule:
• This tour runs daily at 10:00am from 2 Jan-31 Dec 2019
Itinerary:
• 9:45am meet up with your guide in front of the Church of Sw. Wojciecha (St. Adalbert's Church)
• 10:00am tour begins
• Visit historic tenement houses and pass by artistic coffee chops
• Visit the Old Synagogue, the Tempel Synagogue, and the Izaak Jakubowicz Synagogue
• See the New Jewish Cemetery
• Explore the Podgórze District on the other side of the Vistula River
• Visit a World War II ghetto and the site of Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
• 1:00pm tour ends in front of Schindler's Factory Museum
Insider Tips:
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking, so it's recommended that you wear comfortable shoes on the date of your tour
• Please bring clothing appropriate to the weather (e.g. several layers of warm clothing during the winter or if its cold; jackets and umbrellas if it's raining; hats, caps, sunglasses, and sunscreen if it's hot)
How To Use
• You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity
• The voucher is valid only on the date and time specified