Free tour

“Jewish Essentials: Weekday Kazimierz Quarter & Weekend Experience Including the Ghetto and Schindler’s Factory”

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Kraków

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Languages: English and Polish

Guru: Katarzyna

Registered on 10 November 2022

Hi everyone! My name is Kasia — it’s so nice to meet you, and welcome to the tour. Before we begin, I’d love to say a few words about myself. I’m originally from Poland, born and raised here in Kraków. I spent several years living in London, where I worked mainly in tourism-related fields — gastronomy, hospitality, and even in a museum. I graduated from Middlesex University in London with a degree in International Tourism Management. While studying, I discovered the idea of free walking tours, and I absolutely loved it. Even back then, I dreamed of becoming a tour guide. My tutors and friends often told me I had a natural way with people and a real passion for sharing stories. Still, I decided to first build my professional experience in the hotel industry. Tourism and connecting with travelers have always been very close to my heart. That’s one of the reasons I spent so much time abroad — to learn languages, experience different cultures, and meet people from all over the world. I also love travelling myself. At one point, I lived in Spain, near Barcelona, in a town called Sant Cugat del Vallès, where I worked in the automotive industry for about seven months. When I moved back to Poland — I truly amazed by how much the country has changed and how quickly it’s developing. I started reading more, exploring my surroundings, and attending history classes. Kazimierz has always been a very special place for me, and during the tour, you’ll understand why. Before we start, just a quick note about the tour format. This is a donation-based tour, which means you decide the value of the experience at the end. 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.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hello! I’m Katarzyna (Kasia).

Together, we’ll explore synagogues, hidden courtyards, moving memorials, and untold stories that shaped this incredible part of the city. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, I promise you’ll see Kraków through new eyes — with warmth, meaning, and local insight.

Come walk with me — and feel the soul of Kraków come alive.

Important information, the tour only begin with min 2 people. 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.

Meeting Spot:

Right in front of the Old Synagogue!
If it rains, no worries — we’ll gather inside.
And don't forget your umbrella!

Tours Stops ( April until end of November)

1)Introduction to Kazimierz in the front of Old Synagogue

2)Remuh Synagogue

3)Jan Karski Bench

4)Photo Stop: Panorama of Historic Jewish Businesses

5)Kazimierz Ritual Bath (Mikveh)

6)Helena Rubinstein’s Former Home & Story

7)Popper story

8)Walls of Kazimierz and Old Synagogue

9)Study Room of Tora and Talmud and Quiz

10) New Square (Plac Nowy)

11)Schindler’s List Passage

12)Wolnica Square (Plac Wolnica)

We finish the tour at Plac Wolnica during a week that is why the tour is shorter.
Podgórski Market Square (Rynek Podgórski) -Getto hospital and Judenrat
Schindler’s Enamel Factory Museum (Schindler’s Factory)we do it only at the weekend.

Conclusion of the tour. For morning groups, consider purchasing a museum ticket afterward—Schindler’s Factory is well worth a visit!. Tours after 17:30 we wont go to the factory.

Important information for this tour.

In case of heavy rain or snow, we will start our tour either in the museum or a coffee shop which will might add additional cost.

Only from December until end of March during week days tour is shorter and include only Kazimierz Quarter+ stop for a complimentary free hot drink.

From April everything is coming back to normal. Changes are implemented due to a winter time.

During my tours I play videos, follow presentations and pictures. So, for those who expect only a speech, this tour my not meet your expectation. We talk about us and ensure that we are a strong team. Sometimes, we go for a coffee or a drink:)

Duration & Coverage
Tours last approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute break.

Week tours during winter Tours last approximately 2 hours

Animals are welcome.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Meeting Point - In the front of the Old Synagogue

We'll meet in front of the entrance to the Old Synagogue and I'll be holding an umbrella as the guide marker. Hopefully , see you soon.

Outside visit

Remuh Synagogue

The Remuh Synagogue was built in 1553 by the banker Israel Isserles ben Josef at the back of his property as a private house of prayer for his family and friends. It was the second Jewish synagogue established in Kazimierz—after the Old Synagogue—which is why it was often called the "New Synagogue." That’s why its history is well worth knowing.

Outside visit

Jan Karski Monument

Jan Karski (1914–2000) was born in Poland (Lodz) and was a Polish diplomat, soldier, and courier for the Polish Underground State during World War II. He is recognized as one of the most important witnesses of the Holocaust, being among the first to deliver detailed reports to the Allies about the Nazi extermination of Jews.

Outside visit

Picture Time

STOP for us to take a picture of the landscape of jewish businesses presenting old times. Here, you will travel back in time over 100 years – it’s like stepping into a real-life time machine! The famous jewish businesses's signs represent old Jewish shops and the workplaces of local merchants.

How much does this tour cost?

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.