Free Tour Krakow and the Holocaust

The city of Krakow is one of many European cities deeply marked by the Holocaust. The Nazi occupation left a lasting impact on Krakow’s Jewish quarter, especially the ghetto, a neighborhood where Jews were forcibly concentrated and subjected to miserable living conditions. The Krakow ghetto is unique worldwide for being one of the best-preserved ghettos in Europe. It is an essential site for anyone wanting to understand firsthand one of the greatest atrocities committed during World War II.

On this free walking tour Krakow, you will explore the almost intact Jewish ghetto Krakow. The tour begins at Heroes' Square (also known as Chair Square), a memorial that has brought renewed attention to the neighborhood. From there, the Krakow tour guide will lead you through the remnants of the wall and gates, the Zuker Synagogue, the prison, former hospitals, and factories where Jews were forced to work. The tour also highlights key institutional buildings like the Judenrats (governing councils), checkpoints, and employment offices. The route ends back at the meeting point, concluding near the famous Pharmacy of the Eagle.

This free walking tour Jewish quarter Krakow offers a comprehensive explanation of life in the ghetto, revealing the harsh realities faced by Jews during Nazi occupation and their acts of resistance.

If you are looking for a meaningful city tour Krakow, this free tour Krakow is an essential experience to connect with history and the memory of Krakow’s Jewish community.

• Connect with the life of Jews during the Nazi occupation.
• Explore the essential sites of the best-preserved ghetto in Europe.
• An essential tour if you are visiting Krakow.