World War II Tour in Krakow

The Nazi occupation during World War II destroyed most European cities, especially those in Poland. Krakow was not spared from the Nazi yoke. Although physically it is one of the least damaged—since it served as the seat of the Nazi General Government—this dark chapter in history continues to linger in the imagination and culture of the city's inhabitants.

On one of the most insightful walking tours Krakow has to offer, an expert guide will help you understand the beginnings and organization of the Nazi occupation in the Polish city that served as the administrative capital for the regime. Starting from Krakow St Mary's Basilica, one of the most iconic landmarks in the city, you’ll explore sites that bore witness to the horrors of the Holocaust: the Ordnungspolizei headquarters, the Main Market Square, and a former Gestapo prison. You’ll also visit locations where the Polish resistance (Armia Krajowa) fought back through a series of daring actions, and places where tragic events forever marked the lives of Krakow's residents—such as the Collegium Novum.

The tour concludes at the Grunwald Monument, a symbol of Polish resilience.

• Discover the darkest era of one of the world's most popular cities.
• Get in touch with the harsh life of a city under Nazi occupation.
• A must-do experience among the many walking tours Krakow offers.