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Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw

4.9(87)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 87 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Warsaw UnDiscovered
Historical Walking Tour of Jewish Warsaw

About this activity

There was a time when one third of Warsaw's inhabitants considered themselves Jewish. A time when Warsaw was home to the biggest Jewish population in Europe.

World War II brought all of that to a devastating end.

Take a journey down the almost 1000-year-old Jewish history of Poland and Warsaw, from their arrival, their expansion, their tragic and heroic struggle, and their remerging, quiet renaissance.

Sign up for this walking tour if you would like to find out how and why the Jews settled in Poland, discover the few remaining sites that still remind us about the once thriving Jewish presence in the city, hear the heart-breaking, first-hand accounts of Jews who survived life in the ghetto, understand why Jews incited the Jewish Uprising in 1943 even though they knew they would fail, learn about the current situation of the Jewish community in Warsaw.

Don't just visit Warsaw, discover it!

Tour duration: approx. 3h

Distance: approx. 4,5-5 km

What's included

  • ✓Full info pack about Warsaw prior to your tour (FAQ, useful links, and more!)
  • ✓Visual aids
  • ✓Recommendations about more places to visit, where to eat, drink, etc.

Not included

  • ✕Entry fee to the Nozyk Synagogue (20 PLN)

Meeting and pickup

  • We're meeting at Sienna 53, in front of Baguette Mi restaurant. If you travel by metro, go to the station Rondo ONZ (line 2). The closest exit to the meeting point is #7. At the meeting point look for a guide with a light blue umbrella

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers who have problems with walking long distances

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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