Jewish Warsaw & Stories from the Ghetto - Walking Tour
Osiedle Za Zelazna Brama, Warsaw
Step into a meaningful walk through Jewish Warsaw and its history during World War II. This walk will take you into the beginnings of Jewish life in Warsaw and into the story of the Warsaw Ghetto.
Jewish Warsaw Ghetto Walking Tour
This guided walking tour in Warsaw explores Jewish history and the World War II ghetto, suitable for adults interested in history and culture.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Jewish presence and pre-war life in Warsaw
- See the Nożyk Synagogue, the only surviving synagogue from before the war
- Discover stories of courage behind the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto
- Experience an authentic walk through former ghetto sites, memory, and history
Description
This tour takes you through Jewish Warsaw and its history during World War II, when the largest Jewish community in Europe was devastated under Nazi occupation. You will start at Grzybowski Square, learning about Jewish life before the war.
You will visit the Nożyk Synagogue, the only synagogue in Warsaw to survive the war. Along the way, the guide will share stories of silent heroes such as Janusz Korczak and the staff of the Bersohn and Bauman Children's Hospital.
The tour continues to the remaining Ghetto Walls and Waliców Street, where you will learn about the establishment of the Jewish Ghetto and day-to-day life within it. The walk ends at the wooden footbridge on Chłodna Street, symbolizing the separation between the small and large ghettos and Jewish and non-Jewish worlds. Here, stories of the 1942 “Great Action” and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising are revealed.
Includes
- Walking tour of the former Warsaw Ghetto with a licensed tour guide
Excludes
- No additional entry fees or expenses required
Important Information
- This is a pay-what-you-wish tour. The listed price secures your booking and guide services; tipping is optional.
- Not suitable for children under 16 years old.
- The walking distance is approximately 3 km. Bring sun protection on sunny days.
- The duration may extend up to 30 minutes depending on group size.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds available for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the tour.
