World War II in Kraków - Free Walking Tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on July 05, 2017

We are Walkative! Our goal is to promote our cities across Poland, Germany, France, Ukraine and Israel and cooperate in promoting our partners across all of Europe - no matter what your budget is! Since 2007 we have guided more than 3 million people. We provide tours in English, Spanish, Polish and German mostly.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Despite undeniable charm of Kraków, the city still bears scars of the horrors of the Second World War. Traces of the German occupation still remain on the walls and streets of the city, but most of all they remain in the memories of our parents and grandparents, still haunting some of them at night.

World War II was a moment of the greatest trials and tribulations, a time that awoke the best in some and the worst in others. This was a time of courage and sacrifice, fear and treason. It was a moment in history when even the smallest decision could bear grave consequences.

Walk with us through the streets of Kraków, hear about the most brutal officers of the Nazi machine, and learn about the deadly tools they used to repress their victims. Hear about ordinary people facing the Nazi regime and rising up to become silent heroes. Let us surprise you with the most spectacular resistance actions taken by individuals and organised groups. Confront some of the most difficult decisions people had to make and try to answer: what would you do? Some of these questions remain valid even today, as they touch the very core of human nature.
We guarantee you will never see the city the same way after hearing these stories.

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  • Meeting point:
    Grodzka 64, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
    Grodzka 64, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
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    You will meet us at the Katyń Cross at the end of Grodzka Street with a view of the Wawel Castle. Look for the yellow umbrella.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Stephen 10 Sep 2023
Liverpool

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
He knew his subject so well.
Sally 07 Aug 2023

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Travelled alone - Aug 2023
An excellent tour very well delivered. Learnt a lot and really enjoyed it.
Dave 29 Jul 2023
Russell

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Travelled alone - Jul 2023
Very professional, excellent English, great mix of humour and information. Highly recommended!
Jonathan 02 Jun 2023
Barranquilla

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Travelled alone - Jun 2023
no fui
Mona 29 May 2023
Rostock

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Big Tom war ein toller Guide mit so so gutem Englisch. Wunderbar zu verstehen. Er hat sehr viel wissen, was er gerne weiter gegeben hat. Super interessant. Danke!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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