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 commence our free Holocaust tour of Krakow. This plaza recalls the 1940s when German control displayed hostility towards the Jewish population. The tour covers topics such as racism, grief, and acts of heroism to provide a deeper understanding of this historical period.

We will explore the significance of the numerous seats in the plaza and arrive at the remains of the Krakow Ghetto Wall, which isolated the Jewish population from the city.

Walking through the ghetto, we'll observe the spirit of the district through the facades of historic hospitals, the prison, and the employment office headquarters. Here, Jewish residents were forced into labor in workshops like Optima and Madritsch.

Our journey will take us to the gates that once served as entrances to the ghetto, including the Zuker Synagogue, significant to the area's history and the Judenrat.

The tour concludes at the Eagle's Pharmacy, now a museum, where we will discuss its history, finishing approximately two hours after we begin.