Free Holocaust Tour of Krakow + Ghetto

On this free Holocaust Tour of Krakow, we'll visit the city's Jewish ghetto to learn about World War II's tragic history and see the iconic Eagle's Pharmacy.

Description

Meet at Plac Bohaterów Getta to begin our free Holocaust tour of Krakow. This plaza reflects the 1940s when Germans showed hostility towards the Jewish population. We'll explore complex topics such as racism, grief, and acts of heroism for a deeper understanding of this historical period.

As we observe the numerous seats in the plaza and their significance, we'll arrive at the remains of the Krakow Ghetto Wall, an imposing structure that isolated the Jewish community from the city.

Walking through the ghetto streets, we will see the spirit of this district in the facades of historic hospitals, the prison, and the employment office headquarters. Jewish residents were forced into labor in workshops like Optima and Madritsch, which will be featured stops on our tour.

We will continue to the location of the gates that once served as entrances to the ghetto, including the Zuker Synagogue, a testament to the area's history and the ghetto government, the Judenrat.

The last stop will be the renowned Eagle's Pharmacy, now a museum. Our tour will conclude approximately two hours later.