Old Synagogue (Stara Synagoga) Tours and Activities

Explore the resilient history and local culture of Krakow’s old Jewish district on a 3-hour walking tour of Kazimierz. Learn about the area’s 14th-century founding by King Kazimierz the Great and its modern emergence as the artistic heart of Krakow. Hear how the neighborhood was shaped by the devastating events of World War II, and visit important Jewish landmarks including the Old Synagogue, the New Cemetery and the factory of Oskar Schindler.

Discover the stories of Krakow’s Jewish community on a walking and minivan tour. Led by a local guide, explore the Kazimierz district, depicted in Steven Spielberg’s film ‘Schindler’s List’, and home to a thriving Jewish community previous to World War II. Pass the Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery, the Old Synagogue, and learn about how many Jewish lives were saved at Oscar Schindler’s Factory Museum.

Explore Krakow’s medieval and modern attractions the fun and eco-friendly way on an X2 Segway tour. Choose from different routes and durations, from a 15-minute teaser ride to a 3-hour off-road adventure. Glide through the historic city streets on a self-balancing electric scooter, and see landmarks such as Wawel Castle, the Barbican fortress, Szeroka Square, and the Kazimierz district with a guide.

Zip around Krakow in an electric car on this sightseeing tour. Led by a private driver, soak up the city's rich history as audio commentary offers background on the passing attractions. Travel through the Jewish district of Kazimierz, see the Barbican and Cloth Hall in the Old Town, and experience a poignant piece of World War II history in the former Jewish Ghetto of Podgórze. Your private tour concludes back at your original departure point.

Whether you’re short on time, prefer not to walk, or both, check off Krakow’s highlights in less than half a day, all from the comfort of a private, climate-controlled minibus. Choose one, two, or all three hour-long audio-guided tours. They cover Krakow Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, bohemian Kazimierz, once the city’s Jewish quarter, and Podgorze, site of the Jewish ghetto.

Seize the Krakow Jewish Quarter with professional guide. Within 2 hours you will discover the second most popular district of Krakow. Amazing architecture, several synagogues, many historical facts and legends are just some of what awaits you during this excursion.

Delve into Krakow’s Jewish heritage on a private, 3-hour tour of Kazimierz, once the largest Jewish community in Europe. See all seven of the area’s synagogues and the hear tales from Kazimierz’s long history, from its 14th-century founding to its current renaissance as a contemporary center of art and culture. Learn about the expulsion of Jews and the creation of the Jewish ghetto during World War II, and visit several sites used in the filming of ‘Schindler’s List.’

Enjoy complimentary access to Krakow’s top museums and its bus and tram network with the Krakow Museums and Transport Pass. Choose from a 2- or 3-day pass and gain entrance to 38 museums, including the impressive Rynek Underground, with its original medieval market stalls; Oskar Schindler’s Factory. • Admission to attractions is possible upon presentation of our Card at the ticket office (valid for 1 day starting from the day of issuing the card) • Discounts: restaurants, car rental, cinema • Free and unlimited city’s public transport for 1 day (zones I & II) • The card doesn't need to be validated, in the event of an inspection, it is enough to show it to the person checking the tickets • 13 Card collection points within the city center

Enhance your experience of Krakow’s top sights on a 5-hour walking tour of Poland’s second city. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour covers Krakow Old Town, home to the cobblestone Main Square (Rynek Glowny), and Kazimierz (Jewish District). Plus, you’ll ascend Wawel Hill to take a guided tour of Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Wawelski), the symbol of Poland’s national identity and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk around the Jewish heritage of Cracow, Kazimierz - our favourite district - where we talk about Jewish culture, art, local stories and how it became trendy and famous for the nightlife. Photograph spots: Wolnica square, New Square, Szeroka street, Józefa street, a few synagogues and churches.

During this 3 - 3,5 hour tour with the assist of the city guide you visit 3 historical places and meet with different periods of the Jewish history, life and culture in the best price.

In the beginning we go to see the very well preserved medieval Jewish quarter in Kazimierz, with its most interesting, ancient streets: Meisselsa, Józefa and Szeroka. Having this background we go over the Wisła (Vistula) River to find out the history of the Closed Jewish District (ghetto) in Podgórze. We also see the remaining parts of the ghetto wall in a very striking "matsevah-like" shape. Then we visit the historical museum in the former Schindler's Factory in Zabłocie. The new (opened in 2010), interactive exhibition shows how Kraków looked like days before WWII started and how WWII affected its people. Finally we visit the area of the concentration and labour camp in Płaszów, the monument and a villa where infamous commandant SS-Hauptsturmführer Amon Goeth (Ralph Fiennes in the movie) used to live.

Krakow Jewish District private walking city tour. History of Krakow Jews in a pill, perfect way to do city tour for people who have not got much time in Krakow. Private walking tour includes Old Jewish Quarter, Ghetto Site and Schindlers Factory Museum from outside. . Tour with private tour guide.

Enjoy complimentary access to Krakow’s top museums with the Krakow Museums and Transport Pass. Gain entrance to 40 museums, including the impressive Rynek Underground, with its original medieval market stalls; Oskar Schindler’s Factory; and a wealth of art galleries, churches and more. THis card offers generous discounts at select restaurants, shops and on other activities, and it’s a money-saving way to enjoy Krakow.

Within 2 hours you will discover the second most popular district of Krakow Jewish Quarter with professional guide. Amazing architecture, several synagogues, many historical facts and legends are just some of what awaits you during this excursion.

Seize the Krakow Jewish Quarter with a professional guide. Within 2 hours you will discover the second most popular district of Krakow.  Amazing architecture, several synagogues, many historical facts, and legends are just some of what awaits you during this excursion.

As part of this 3-day package of excursions, we offer, first of all, to get acquainted with the monuments of Jewish culture in Krakow. A guided walk around the Kazimierz district will be the best opportunity for this - see authentic streets, houses, cafes and synagogues, feel the atmosphere of the former Jewish district. In the following points of the program, we will reach the times of the German occupation and the tragedy of the Jewish inhabitants of Krakow - it will be illustrated by a visit to the Schindler Museum and the former ghetto in Podgórze. The culmination will be a trip to Oświęcim and a visit to the complex of Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz-Birkenau in which millions of lives were murdered.

Explore Kazimierz during 3 hours tour and discover the Jewish/Polish side of Krakow to learn more about the historic equilibrium of two different cultures. For many centuries, .Later, see the place where during The Second World War ghetto was and visit Oskar Schindlers factory to see what Krakow was like under Nazi occupation.explore Plac Bohaterów Getta, Heroes of the Ghetto Square, and Apteka Pod Orlem (Pharmacy Under the Eagle). For the highlight of your tour, make a stop in the former Oskar Schindler's factory, and discover the history of this eerie place with the ticket we provide you. After a break for a lunch on your own expense start your tour on a comfortable coach and visit the largest Nazi concentration camp complex from World War II Auschwitz and Birkenau ( 2-hour visit to the Auschwitz I camp and afterwards, spend 1,5 hour at Auschwitz II Birkenau. See ruins of the crematories, the unloading ramp, remaining barracks and the monument dedicated to the victims of the camp.

We prepared with high precision and special for you special unique program of tour. During this tour we will deliver you a big portion of knowledge about Jewish history and culture. Also you will experience the life of Jews in authentic Jewish Quarter. So you can explore Jewish culture and as well compared how it looks like especially in Poland. You will be led by licensed guide who has many-years of experience and they are the best in all country! All of it will make this tour very unforgettable.

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 atmosphere. Your guide will also help you to recognize some of the sights that appeared in the Oscars winning "Schindler's list" movie which was shot in this area.

You have probably ridden on a big bus called “double-decker” in any European capital at least once. Kraków, due to its historical specificity, narrow streets and a closed zone for public transport will not offer them. However, we have a real pleasure to offer you something similar, but much more comfortable and easier. Sightseeing on board of an eco-friendly, electric vehicle equipped with an audio system is a convenient and fast way of learning about Kraków's history and its monuments. A quiet, comfortable small car is permitted to go through the Old Town and drive its small and narrow streets. You can enjoy sitting in a comfortable car and adore this magnificent medieval city. During the tour, visitors have the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful places in the Old Town, Kazimierz – the old Jewish district, where you can explore traces of the Holocaust by going through the Kraków ghetto to the famous Oskar Schindler's Factory.

Tick through Krakow’s top sights in an eco-friendly electric car. Hop aboard with a driver, and admire the landmarks as you glide around Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and other districts. An English speaking driver will assist you during the whole tour. You can pick the audioguide in one of the 26 languages. Explore the main square, Rynek Główny, see the Cloth Hall and Barbican, view the haunting sites associated with the Holocaust of World War II, and delve into areas closed to normal traffic.

Visit one of the most important and most popular museums in Krakow. Schindler’s Enamel Factory, located on 4 Lipowa street, is a part of the Historical Museum of Krakow. The main exhibition title is ''Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945'.  You are invited to join the tour with a professional guide who will explain to you all aspects of the exhibition, including the story of Oskar Schindler. Thanks to this tour, you don't have to wait in a long line to purchase your tickets. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a guided walk through the Kazimierz district, the Old Jewish Quarter in Kraków.

As part of this 3-day package of excursions, we offer, first of all, to get acquainted with the monuments of Jewish culture in Krakow. A guided walk around the Kazimierz district will be the best opportunity for this - see authentic streets, houses, cafes and synagogues, feel the atmosphere of the former Jewish district. In the following points of the program, we will reach the times of the German occupation and the tragedy of the Jewish inhabitants of Krakow - it will be illustrated by a visit to the Schindler Museum and the former ghetto in Podgórze. The culmination will be a trip to Oświęcim and a visit to the complex of Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz-Birkenau in which millions of people were murdered.