Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Memorial FREETOUR

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:

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

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Orange Umbrella Warsaw

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Guiding since 2023

Meet Orange Umbrella Team - together since 2011, we are a group of independent guides, true Warsovians (born and raised in Warsaw), history enthusiasts, language nerds, but first and foremost, local patriots, proud of our city and eager to share our passion with tourists, whom we often become during our frequent international journeys.

6 stops

2.1 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Castle SquareBy the Warsaw Uprising Monument in Krasinski Square look for our guide with the Orange Umbrella.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Krasiński GardenFavourite park of Warsaw Jews in the 19th century.

Outside visit

NalewkiRemnants of the main street of the prewar Jewish District.

Outside visit

Ghetto Wall MemorialThe memorial of the Ghetto Wall and the place where there was the main gate leading to the Ghetto.

6 stops

2.1 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Castle SquareBy the Warsaw Uprising Monument in Krasinski Square look for our guide with the Orange Umbrella.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Krasiński GardenFavourite park of Warsaw Jews in the 19th century.

Outside visit

NalewkiRemnants of the main street of the prewar Jewish District.

Outside visit

Ghetto Wall MemorialThe memorial of the Ghetto Wall and the place where there was the main gate leading to the Ghetto.

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 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.