Free tour
Jewish Ghetto - Free walking tour
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Guru: Orange Umbrella Warsaw
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Registered on 14 March 2023
We are the oldest free walking tour company in Warsaw, showing Warsaw to international tourists since 2011. We’re a local Warsaw-based company. Our guides are true Varsovians. They love their city and they want to share their passion with you. On each tour, you will get an original, different, local perspective. We’re a top-rated walking tour in Warsaw on Google.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Discover the turbulent history of the Warsaw Jews since the Middle Ages. Explore the remnants of the famous pre-war Jewish District which in 1940 was turned by the Nazis into the Ghetto and then completely destroyed in 1943.
We’ll show you the fascinating yet dramatic story of the Jews in Warsaw and tell you how the present Jewish community is making its way back to Warsaw after all the turbulent times.
You will visit the following places related to the Warsaw Jews:
- the former medieval Jewish quarter
- Krasiński Park
- relic of Nalewki Street
- memorial of the Ghetto Wall
- Monument to the Heroes of the Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto
- Mordechaj Anielewicz Bunker
- Umschlagplatz Memorial
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
plac Zamkowy, 00-267 Warszawa, Poland
By the Sigismund's Column in the Castle Square look for a guide holding an orange umbrella with a British flag
In case of a mass event such as parade/protest/concert happening at our usual meeting point (Sigismund's Column), the tour will be starting from beneath the red-brick medieval defensive wall situated 100 meters north of the Column.
1
Outside visit
Castle Square
Introduction to the history of Warsaw Jews
2
Outside visit
Wąski Dunaj
Medieval Jewish Quarter
3
Outside visit
Krasiński Garden
Favourite park of Warsaw Jews in the 19th century.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour reviews
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Professionalism
4.87
Fun
4.32
Communication
4.70
Quality
4.82
Route
4.55
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
