Uncover the history of the Jewish people of Krakow as you walk through the Ghetto and Jewish Quarter. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7, on our location aware (GPS) smartphone guided walking tour.
You'll walk in the footsteps of history through the sites of the Ghetto and hear about its survivors and horrific tales of the liquidation of the Ghetto and what happened during WW2.
You'll also hear tales of courage, honor and triumph. Learn about the brave souls that risked their lives to save others. See the sites of Schindlers list movie filming and hear his story. See and hear about the Jewish quarter and the history of the Jewish people that lived here for more than 500 years.
The tour is professionally produced with pro themed narration and music. It guides you step by step telling you what to look at and the story.
The tour ends at the Galicia Museum, a bookstore and museum with a great mural.
You are now standing in the Krakow Ghetto on the site where 1000s were brutally murdered. You'll hear the story of the Ghetto, how the people were trapped, killed and tortured.
The tour starts here, you'll hear the story of the autrocities that happened here, the bright lights of hope of the people that met here, and the story of the holocaust and much more.
The tour stops outside this museum and you'll hear the story of the person that ran this pharmacy and how he did all he could to save the people.
You'll see the Robot Mural, and hear it's connection to the Krakow Ghetto and it's story.
You'll see the mural Blu "Never Follow" and learn it's story and why it was painted here. You'll also learn the story of how many Jewish people were targeted and myths.
You'll see the statue of the old Mayor and learn his role in developing Krakow.
You'll cross over the Wisla River on the Father Bernatek’s Bridge, and you'll hear the story of the bridge, the figures that hang on it as you cross to the Jewish Quarter.
You'll explore Plac Wolnica and hear the story of the the square, how it was founded, and it's history
The Jewish Quarter, on the tour you'll explore many locations, some hidden gems, some of the most popular and you'll learn the story of the Jewish people that lived and live here.
You'll see Schindler's List Passage, the site that Schindler's List was filmed. You'll learn the story of the film, where it was filmed, the story of Schindler, how he saved so many, and how he did it.
You'll see the outside of the Tempel Synagogue, Kraków, and learn it's history and how it impacted the community in the past and present.
Founded by the current King of England, learn the story of how this JCC unites the community, and welcome visitors.
Explore the historic Szeroka street, you'll discover the story of the Jewish people that lived here, the Mikveh, the synagogues,, the history and much more.
Over 500 years old, it's one of the oldest, and historic. The tour stops outside where you'll hear it's story, the story of what happened to it in WW2 and what the Nazi's did with the headstones.
The spy that risked his life to spy on the Nazi's.
The building was rebuilt in 1570, by the Italian architect Mateo Gucci. No relation to the fashion icon. The Old Synagogue is also a rare surviving example of a Polish fortress synagogue. Learn it's story and hidden 'sunken' history.
Your tour starts in Ghetto Hero's Square, Plac Bohaterów Getta. You are now standing in the Krakow Ghetto on the site where 1000s were brutally murdered. You'll hear the story of the Ghetto, the Nazi's, and the hero's. From here the WalknTours app will guide you step by step through Krakow.
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GMT+1 (CET), GMT+2 (CEST during daylight saving time)
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