Overview
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
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Full info pack about Warsaw prior to your tour (FAQ, useful links, and more!)
Visual aids
Recommendations about more places to visit, where to eat, drink, etc.
Entry fee to the Nozyk Synagogue (20 PLN)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We're meeting at Sienna 53, in front of the BeKeF restaurant. If you travel by metro, go to the station Rondo ONZ (line 2). The closest exit to the meeting point is #7.
At the meeting point look for a guide with a white and green umbrella
End point
The tour ends in front of the Umschlagplatz Monument
What to expect
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5 min
Let's meet at al. Jana Pawła II 11 and start with a short introduction
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Nozyk Synagogue
10 min
See the only Warsaw synagogue that survived the war and remains until today
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Fragment Of Ghetto Wall
15 min
See one of the few remaining parts of the ghetto wall
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Warsaw Ghetto
2 hours 5 min
During the tour we'll also see the Jewish Ghetto memorial, the courthouse on Solidarności Street and Muranów residential district, location of the discovery of Ringelblum's archive, Church of St. Augustine, the Heroes of the Jewish Ghetto memorial, Miła 18 (Anielewicz's Bunker)
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Laweczka Jana Karskiego
15 min
See several monuments that remind us of the Jews' heroic struggle within the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto
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Umschlagplatz
10 min
Visit the place from where 300,000 Jews were transported to Treblinka
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Warsaw).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers who have problems with walking long distances
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw
Can I cancel Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
We're meeting at Sienna 53, in front of the BeKeF restaurant. If you travel by metro, go to the station Rondo ONZ (line 2).
What's included?
- Full info pack about Warsaw prior to your tour (FAQ, useful links, and more!)
- Visual aids
- Recommendations about more places to visit, where to eat, drink, etc.
What's not included?
- Entry fee to the Nozyk Synagogue (20 PLN)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Nozyk Synagogue, Fragment Of Ghetto Wall, Warsaw Ghetto, Laweczka Jana Karskiego, Umschlagplatz.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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