Free Tour Krakow and the Holocaust

Free Tour of the Jewish Ghetto of Krakow

Krakow is one of the European cities that most deeply experienced the consequences of the Holocaust during the Nazi occupation. In the old ghetto, the Nazis confined the Jewish population under extreme conditions, forever marking the city's history. Today, this space is preserved as one of the most important and best-preserved examples of a ghetto in Europe, becoming a key place to understand one of the darkest stages of the 20th century.

A tour of the ghetto, its remnants, and historical memory

On this Free Tour, you will walk with a expert guide through the main points of the old ghetto of Krakow. The itinerary begins at the Heroes' Square, also known as the Chairs Square, an emotional memorial symbolizing the deportation of the Jewish community. Along the way, you will see remnants of the ghetto wall, old access doors, the Zuker Synagogue, hospitals, factories, and spaces where Jews were forced to work. You will also learn about institutions like the Judenrats, checkpoints, and the old employment office. The tour ends at the iconic Eagle Pharmacy, a symbol of help and resistance during that period.

Why choose this tour?

• Explore the best-preserved Jewish ghetto in Europe and its real history.
• Understand daily life, repression, and resistance during the Nazi occupation.
• Discover one of the most important places of Krakow's historical memory.