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Private guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the former Jewish Quarter
Kraków
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The former Jewish quarter in Kazimierz (district of Kraków) is one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Europe. Kazimierz (name after Kazimierz the Great, the last Piast and one of the greatest rulers in Polish history) used to be an independent city and from 15th century, a flourishing centre of Jewish religion and culture. The policy of religious tolerance allowed diverse groups of Jewish refugees from all over Europe to come and settle in Poland. Kazimierz became a safe paradise, dominated with the Jews. Today, however very few Jews live in Kazimierz, the district plays role of the artistic centre of Krakow and lots of bars, cafes and Jewish style restaurants help to feel its atmosphe...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide service, private tour
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
plac Wolnica
At the monument of three musicians. Your guide will hold a sheet with your name.
Return
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Private guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the former Jewish Quarter
Kraków
About
The former Jewish quarter in Kazimierz (district of Kraków) is one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Europe. Kazimierz (name after Kazimierz the Great, the last Piast and one of the greatest rulers in Polish history) used to be an independent city and from 15th century, a flourishing centre of Jewish religion and culture. The policy of religious tolerance allowed diverse groups of Jewish refugees from all over Europe to come and settle in Poland. Kazimierz became a safe paradise, dominated with the Jews. Today, however very few Jews live in Kazimierz, the district plays role of the artistic centre of Krakow and lots of bars, cafes and Jewish style restaurants help to feel its atmosphe...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide service, private tour
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
plac Wolnica
At the monument of three musicians. Your guide will hold a sheet with your name.
Return
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Itinerary
1
Plac Wolnica
Formerly the market place of Kazimierz
10 minutes
2
The New Square
Where the Jewish market place used o be. Today center of local entertainment.
5 minutes
3
Tempel Synagogue
The reformed synagogue in Krakow.
15 minutes
4
Izaak Synagogue
The largest synagogue in Krakow.
5
Szeroka Street
The heart of the former Jewish Quarter.
25 minutes
6
Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga
The oldest synagogue in Poland.
30 minutes
7
Remuh Synagogue (Synagoga Remuh)
The only active synagogue in the region. Old historic Jewish cemetery.
20 minutes
8
The Ghetto Heroes Square
Where the ghetto monumnet stands.
10 minutes
9
Eagle Pharmacy - Museum of Krakow
Tadeusz Pankiewicz's pharmacy, today a museum.
10
Ghetto Wall Fragment
A remainder of the ghetto wall.
11
Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera