OLD SYNAGOGUE (STARA SYNAGOGA)

Discover Jewish heritage in Kazimierz with a visit to the Tempel or Old Synagogue, Remah Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Learn about the turbulent history of Polish Jewish.

Bringing together the three most important places in Krakow’s Jewish history, this tour is almost like stepping back into time. You start with Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter, complete with synagogues, indie galleries, cafes, and quirky shops. Explore Szeroka Street and see the famous synagogues here including the Old Synagogue - the oldest preserved synagogue in Poland, the Remuh Synagogue, known for its stunning architecture and sacred art, and the Kupa Synagogue, where the poorest members of the Jewish community prayed. Feel the pulse of the city as you enter Plac Nowy, surrounded by cafes and bars, as well as antique, vegetable and craft bazaars. See the Tempel Synagogue, the Corpus Christi Church and the Father Bernatek Footbridge, which connects Kazimierz with Podgórze. Your guide will tell you all fascinating stories about these places as you pass by them. At the Schindler Factory Museum discover the horrors of World War II and Oskar Schindler's exploits. In the Jewish ghetto, listen to your guide as they narrate stories and show you how the Jewish community lived during the Nazi occupation in Krakow. You will get to see a part of the undestroyed wall around the ghetto, houses where thousands of displaced Jews used to live, the pharmacy "Under the Eagle," as well as a monument with 68 chairs at the Heroes' Square in the ghetto. Itinerary Old Synagogue in Krakow (24 Szeroka Street) 2-hour tour of Kazimierz district 1.5-hour tour of Museum of Oskar Schindler`s Emalia Factory 1-hour walking tour of the former Cracow Ghetto

Experience the emotional weight of Krakow's dark past as you journey through Schindler's Factory Museum and the former Jewish Ghetto. With a guide fluent in your preferred language, discover tales of bravery, survival, and tragedy etched into the fabric of these historical landmarks. The Schindler's Factory Museum, brought to global attention through Spielberg's Oscar-winning ‘Schindler's List’, allows you to encounter the impact of Oskar Schindler's heroic actions during the Second World War. Glimpses of a forgotten past Venture into the once-enclosed Jewish Ghetto, where remnants of the brutal past are still visible. See the undestroyed wall, explore the houses that became unwilling homes for displaced Jews, and behold the poignant monument in Heroes' Square. Enhance your experience with a guided tour of Kazimierz, the original Jewish quarter. With centuries-old synagogues, trendy cafes, and quaint shops, this district marries past and present in a unique blend.

Explore Krakow's Jewish Quarter on a guided walking tour. Visit Schindler's Factory with your guide, see the historic Old Synagogue, and learn about Nazi-occupied Krakow during World War II.

Join a guided tour to explore Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter, on an electric scooter. Discover its rich history and see major landmarks including the 16th-century Old Synagogue.