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Jewish Krakow Private Tour. Personalities, Art and Food

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Overview

This immersive tour invites you to discover Kazimierz and Podgorze Krakow’s historic quarters through the lens of remarkable personalities, traditional cuisine, and rich artistic expression. Begin in the Old Town, tracing the footsteps of early Jewish settlers and uncovering legends of royal swords and Esterka. As we explore hidden courtyards and synagogues, you’ll hear stories of the prominent Fiszel and Isserlis families, of Helena Rubinstein and rabbi Dow Ber Meisels. Along the way, you’ll discover local galleries, murals, and religious art. Continue to Podgórze, the WWII-era Jewish ghetto. Learn about the life in the ghetto through the stories of its Jewish residents, the Schindler Jews and the Christians who helped the Jews. Along the tour, get introduced to the traditional Polish Jewish cuisine in historic eateries. Whether your passion is history, food, or culture, this immersive tour offers a heartfelt journey into Krakow’s living Jewish legacy.

  • Entrance fees to the Old and Remu Synagogues
  • Not included: Coffee and/or Tea

The guide will be with Your Jewish Heritage Guide sign

If you'd like to be picked up from the hotel, please provide us with the name of the hotel. Alternatively, we can pick you up from any point in the Old Town,. Kazimierz or Podgorze

Meeting and Pickup

  1. You'll get introduced to Krakow's general history and the medieval history of the community, uncovering Jewish heritage of Krakow's old Town on this square

  2. Highlights of Wawel general history and connections with the Jewish community

  3. The history of the synagogue and its 'modern Jewish art' on the tour of the synagogue's interior and exterior

  4. The history of the synagogue and Krakow's chief rabbis on the tour of the synagogue's interior and exterior

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

Russian, English

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From US$57.26