Free Tour of the Jewish Quarter in Krakow

Free Tour of the Jewish Quarter in Krakow: Kazimierz and the Old Ghetto

Krakow maintains a deep historical connection with the Jewish community, especially through the neighborhood of Kazimierz, one of the most important Jewish enclaves in Europe. This district, which became a key center for the development of European Jewish culture, preserves a unique heritage that combines medieval history, cultural life and the memory of the most tragic events of the 20th century.

A tour between Kazimierz and the Old Ghetto of Podgorze

In this Free Tour, you will discover the origins of the Jewish quarter from the Cross of Katyń Square, near the surroundings of Wawel Castle. You will stroll through Kazimierz to learn about its medieval legacy, its most representative synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery, one of the most striking places on the tour. Afterwards, you will cross to the other bank of the Vistula to delve into the old ghetto of Podgorze, where some of the harshest episodes of the Nazi occupation unfolded. There, you will visit the Bernatek Bridge, the old factory of Oscar Schindler and the Ghetto Heroes’ Square, a memorial space dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust.

Why choose this tour?

• Discover Kazimierz, one of the most important Jewish neighborhoods in Europe.
• Learn about the history of the Podgorze ghetto and the Nazi occupation in Krakow.
• Visit key places of Jewish memory like synagogues, cemeteries, and the Schindler factory.