Jewish Warsaw

There was a time when one third of Warsaw's inhabitants considered themselves Jewish. A time when Warsaw was home to the biggest Jewish population in Europe. World War II brought all of that to a devastating end. Take a journey down the almost 1000-year-old Jewish history of Poland and Warsaw, from their arrival, their expansion, their tragic and heroic struggle, and their remerging, quiet renaissance. Sign up for this walking tour if you would like to find out how and why the Jews settled in Poland, discover the few remaining sites that still remind us about the once thriving Jewish presence in the city, hear the heart-breaking, first-hand accounts of Jews who survived life in the ghetto, understand why Jews incited the Jewish Uprising in 1943 even though they knew they would fail, learn about the current situation of the Jewish community in Warsaw. Don't just visit Warsaw, discover it! Tour duration: approx. 3h Distance: approx. 4,5-5 km

See Warsaw’s top sights and more on this informative 4-hour private tour by retro Fiat 125p. Chauffeured by a private driver-guide, board an über-hip, communist-era Fiat and explore the city’s must-sees, including the Old Town, Castle Square and Soviet-period architecture. Choose to add a museum visit and to explore districts of particular interest to you, such as bohemian Praga and the former Jewish Ghetto, as your guide regales you with quirky stories and insights into Polish life and culture today. Finish with a snack or meal (own expense) at a milk bar, one of the government-subsidized cafes that thrived in communist time. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this private tour. The route might be changed a bit accordingly to current traffic situation. Please note that groups over 4 people will be driven around in blue vintage minivan – check it out in our photos.

Trace the story of Warsaw’s Jewish community on this 4-hour private tour, by chauffeured vintage Fiat 125p. With insightful running commentary from your driver-guide, board your car and explore the World War II Jewish Ghetto district to visit the Ghetto Wall, Nożyk Synagogue, Jewish Cemetery and, if you wish, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Ask to see any places of particular interest. This private tour ensures the full attention of your guide. Please, be aware that the Synagogue and Cementary are closed from Friday evening thorough the whole Saturday due to Sabbath. Therefore the guide might propose you some other historical places instead. Please note that groups over 4 people will be driven around in blue vintage minivan – check it out in our photos.

The excellent solution to explore Warsaw, if you don’t have much time. Join the walking tour with a professional local guide. Learning about the pre-war diversity and richness of Jewish Warsaw helps us understand the scale of the destruction that took place during the Holocaust. But, alongside stories of persecution and death, there are stories of the resilience and unimaginable bravery of those who fought without hope.

Hop aboard your own personal Segway for a 3-hour small-group romp through Warsaw's historic highlights, led by a certified local tour guide. You'll see the Presidential Palace, Royal Castle, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Multimedia Fountain Park, Saxon Garden, St. John's Cathedral, the site of the Nazi-era Jewish Ghetto, and more.

Warsaw, an unconquered city, in the past the premises of dukes and kings, today the capital of Poland. The city, which was taken from the face of the earth during World War II and was reborn from the ruins like a phoenix from the ashes. A city full of contrasts, vibrant, international, open and friendly – a place that surprises with diversity at every turn. The route might be changed a bit accordingly to current traffic situation. Get to know it from the seat of the historic Fiat 125p – legend of Polish motorization. Please note that groups over 4 people will be driven around in blue vintage minivan – check it out in our photos.

Discover the traces of WWII in Warsaw on this 3 hours private tour. Ride the retro minibus and find out more about the international situation on the eve of war, the invasion of Poland, the birth of local resistance, the 1943 Ghetto Uprising, the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and the arrival of the Soviet army. This tour is a choice for those primarily interested in the history of World War II. You'll learn about the battles, heroes and everyday life in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation, the political situation in the region that has changed diametrically throughout coupe years of WWII and the consequences that war has brought to Poland and Europe. Find buildings that may be considered war memorials due to the bullet holes and ricochets, pieces of the Jewish Ghetto wall and hidden hills of rubble. Travel through time thanks to stories you'll hear, combined with archival photographs and our Zuk retro vintage minibus.

Take a journey to pre-war Warsaw, one third of which was inhabited by Jews. Discover the places that were important to this community: streets, garden and squares; find out how everything changed for them with the start of the WWII. As we will walk beneath the former Jewish quarter of Muranów, we will pay tribute to its given inhabitants. We will stroll along the quiet, green streets that once bustled with the life and bustle of Jewish shops and manufactories. We will visit memorials created in the past and more recent ones, such as a mural on one of the walls of a rebuilt building. It will be a real journey into the past. Looking forward to meet you in Warsaw!

Step into the heart of Jewish Warsaw and uncover stories of life, resilience, and loss in the Warsaw Ghetto. Explore powerful sites like Muranów, with options to visit the Jewish Cemetery and the thought-provoking POLIN Museum for a deeper journey. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Warsaw Ghetto Tour Explore the streets of the former Warsaw Ghetto and see the ghetto boundry markers, the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, a memorial to Jewish people who died in Treblinka, and more. 3-hour: Warsaw Ghetto & Jewish Cemetery Tour Book an extended 3-hour tour to explore the former Warsaw Ghetto and its monuments and visit the old Jewish Cemetery (via public transport). 5-hour: Warsaw Ghetto, Jewish Cemetery & POLIN Museum Tour Book a 5-hour tour to explore the former Warsaw Ghetto and its monuments and visit the POLIN Musuem of the History of Polish Jews and the old Jewish Cemetery (via public transport).

The only in-depth walking tour in Warsaw which covers all the Big Ghetto (area where the 1943 Uprising was taking place) and which thematically covers the entire 700-year-long span of existence of the Warsaw Jews. This tour is much more than Holocaust memorial tour.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 2-hour: Old Town Tour Discover Warsaw's highlights as you see its top attractions, such as the Market Square, St. Anne’s Church (outside), and the Royal Castle (outside) with a visit inside St. John’s Archcathedral. 3-hour: Old Town & St Anne’s Church Join this tour to discover more about Warsaw, see the Market Square and the Royal Castle (outside), and visit St. John’s Archcathedral and St. Anne’s Church. 4-hour: Old Town, St Anne’s Church & Royal Castle Choose this option to explore Warsaw’s Old Town in depth and visit St. John’s Archcathedral, St. Anne’s Church, and the Royal Castle. 6-hour: Old Town, St Anne's Church, Royal Castle & PKiN Enjoy the complete Warsaw Old Town experience with visits to St. John’s Archcathedral, St. Anne’s Church, the Royal Castle, and the Palace of Culture and Science.

Learn Jewish Warsaw on a 3-hour tour with a local guide. Visit the synagogue and the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw.! Learn more about the symbolism of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews and Jewish life in Warsaw today!

The only in-depth tour about World War 2 in Warsaw, covering the entire WW2 period, from the 1939 siege of Warsaw to the Soviet liberation in 1945. You will see the bombed and reconstructed historical city centre, the former Nazi district as well as part the of the Jewish Ghetto. Our guide, WW2 history geek, the family of whom was envolved in the WW2 events, will make this tour a trully unique experience.

Voted the best European museum in 2016, with a Private Guide. Explore over 1000 years of Jewish history in Poland, from the Middle Ages, through the Holocaust, to present day. Optional: Jewish ghetto walking tour. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program. 2-Hours Private Guided Tour During a 2-hour private guided tour, visit Polin Museum (tickets are included). Your private guide will tell you all about the things you’re interested in. 4-Hours Private Guided Tour During extended 4-hours version you will explore Polin Museum and take a walk through former Warsaw Ghetto areas and get to know its history. The Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews is one of the most important museums in Warsaw. On this private tour of this modern cultural institution you will get a detailed review of the over 1000 years long history of Jewish people in Poland.

– Tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum included – Pick up drop from your hotel/apartment – Lunch included – Highly experienced tour operator specializing in Holocaust, WWII, and Jewish-related tours

Discover the cultural richness of Warsaw’s Praga. That district located just across the Vistula river from Warsaw’s Old Town, has a centuries old history and escaped the major devastation during World War II. Meet me in front of the St. Florian`s Church and start discovering this exceptional Warsaw neighborhood. Walk along 19th century tenements that haven't changed since WWII, and sneak in to their backyards. Find courtyard shrines with Virgin Mary, and cool street art. Discover pre-war Jewish heritage, and walk through revitalized former industrial complex. This tour will show you a completely different face of Warsaw, more local, hip, and authentic. It offers a special vibe and charm while walking its streets among locals who have been living here for many generations.

Begin by immersing yourself in the solemnity of the Jewish Ghetto area, paying homage to the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes and reflecting on the bravery of those who resisted the Nazi oppression during the Ghetto Uprising. Traverse the Umschlagplatz monument, a solemn reminder of the countless lives lost to the horrors of extermination camps. Follow the Memorial Route of the Martyrdom and Struggle of Jews, pausing at the Ghetto Heroes Monument to honor the memory of Holocaust victims. Journey to Okopowa Street to visit the Jewish Cemetery, a repository of illustrious figures' legacies, including Ludwik Zamenhof and Ischok Leib Perec, and pay tribute to Janusz Korczak at his symbolic grave. Marvel at the Footbridge of Remembrance, a poignant symbol of the ghetto's division, now adorned with a multimedia installation commemorating its tragic past.

Auschwitz – the scene of one of the worst crimes in human history, where over a million people were killed by the Nazis during World War 2. Krakow is the most popular tourist destination in Poland because of its iconic landmarks and fascinating history. Join our ALL-INCLUSIVE Krakow&Auschwitz day tour. Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau camp and the most important sites in Krakow. – Tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum – Pick up and drop off at your hotel/apartment – Lunch included – Guided tour in Krakow – Highly experienced tour operator specializing in Holocaust, WW2, and Jewish-related tours

Each tour is unique because You are unique! We will take You for Guided Walk around the most important sites of Warsaw and its major tourist attractions. Its historical Old Town was inscribed on the first UNESCO Heritage List. It was among the cities that suffered most during World War II and is an extraordinary example of a reconstruction of the history. During this experience You will feel the spirit of this amazing city, it will inspire and surprise You by its contrasts and atmosphere. We will show You the most significant objects and places as well as some hidden treasures. We pride ourselves in arranging outstanding Tailor-made Tours to even most remote spots of our beautiful region according to our Clients Wishes. We are not just a tour, we are real experience designed especially for our unique Guests! And wherever You wish to travel, we will take You there with great care and will make Your experience unforgettable.

Look for the artefacts, relics and remains of the Jewish culture in Warsaw. This 3 hours private tour with the retro minibus lets you explore much more than the typical walking one. The tour covers all of the essential sites from the Jewish Ghetto, the story of the Uprising in 1943, main scenes like the Ghetto Heroes memorial, and the places off the regular tourist path. Just after NYC, Warsaw was the most significant Jewish city in pre-war Europe and second on the planet. World War II took its toll – Nazis flattened the Jewish district and most of Warsaw. From many places en route, especially worth mentioning are Grzybowski Sq. with Prozna St., the piece of the ghetto wall, Umschlagplatz, Mila 18, POLIN museum neighbourhood and Janusz Korczak monument. Visit to the Synagogue and Cemetery is optional. Many things on this private tour are up to you, but you can rely on the guide regarding preparation, experience, and historical knowledge.