Krakow Old Jewish District Tour

The walking tour down the narrow streets of Kazimierz is a journey in the footsteps of Jewish inhabitants of the district, showing the artistic spirit of this place. The unique nature of Kazimierz lies in the twists and turns of its history. The milestone for the district was 1495, when king John I Albert banned all Jews from living in Krakow. As Kazimierz was situated in the area of the former Bawół village, it became the place of gradual resettlement of the Jews. The walled district was transformed into a separate town, directly subordinate to the king. It was not until the 18th century when Kazimierz was incorporated into the city of Krakow – the wall was dismantled. The future, however, brought great pain and suffering to the Kazimierz inhabitants. The tragic events of Nazi occupation and Holocaust took away people who loved and built this unique place for centuries. Today, Kazimierz is reliving its golden days – thanks to the determination of Cracovians, the history of the former town has been preserved, offering people an opportunity to learn about the European legacy in melting pot meetings.

Duration
3 hours

Highlights

• See Kazimierz, the former Jewish district with a dark history
• Step inside the district used as the set for Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List
• Explore the remnants of the World War II ghetto in Podgórze
• Licensed Professional Guide service included

What’s Included

• Expert, English-speaking tour guide

What’s Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food/Beverage
• Optional Entrance tickets to objects along the route

Location / Starting point

Meeting point : KrakowTIP – Tourist Information Point, Grodzka 18, 30-001 Kraków, Poland (Meeting Point: KrakowTIP – Tourist Information Point, Grodzka 18, 30-001 Kraków, Poland End point: Kazimierz/Podgórze District Help Desk Phone Number +48 506 379 678)

Additional information

Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.
It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point at correct meeting time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
For help with meeting point or other urgent issues, please phone +48 506 379 678
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Tour Operator reserves the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or staff.Child & Student Ticket 0-25 years old with proof of age and a valid Student ID for Students 18-25 years old