Jewish District Kazimierz Walking Tour

General information

Destination
Krakow, Poland

Program details

An easy going two-hour walk around Krakow's favourite district - Kazimierz with a local guide. You will get to know the most important places in the district and those hidden ones, and the amazing stories of people who created its atmosphere for centuries. A walk to the Jewish Quarter is an experience of a completely different architecture, atmosphere and history compared to the Old Town. The Jewish Quarter is a favorite meeting spot for Krakow residents, where Krakow's nightlife takes place. We will start our walk with meeting a guide in a fixed place and walk along the oldest street in Krakow to the local market of the Kazimierz district - Plac Wolnica, where you will find out who and when brought Jews to Poland. We will go through the most beautiful hidden spots of the district, where Steven Spielberg made the film Schindler's List. We will visit Plac Nowy with its flea market. We will take a look at the world's most mini museum - Merdohaj Gebirtig, where you will have the opportunity to see what life was like in pre-war Poland. The walk will end at Szeroka Street, where the district's cultural life is vibrant and the world-famous Jewish Culture Festival takes place every year. It is in this square that 3 of the 7 former synagogues of the Kazimierz district are located. We will visit one of them - the Popper Synagogue, where there is a cosy bookstore and it is a great place to buy unique souvenirs from Krakow. After the walk, you can go for dinner to many lovely restaurants to choose from. The grand walking tour is a story about the city and our local guide will make sure you have a great time.