Walking Tour of Jewish Quarter Kazimierz with Optional Old Synagogue Tickets

Discover Kazimierz

Visit the district of Kazimierz on the eastern bank of the glorious Vistula river with your tour guide. Travel back in time as your guide lets you in on stories of the past, of lives lived by the Jewish inhabitants of Krakow. Visit a time that was as you explore this mesmerizing district. Visit the old shops, synagogues and cemeteries that have been well-preserved and bring out the essence of how Polish and Jewish cultures co-existed here. This tour focuses on giving an overview of the history and traditions of the Jewish people in Krakow.

Know more about the closed life of the first settlements, the assimilation of the nineteenth century and the tragic death of inhabitants during World War II. Get acquainted with the history that inspired the film by Steven Spielberg "Schindler’s List ".

The Old Synagogue Museum

You can upgrade your ticket and enter the popular landmark, the Old Synagogue Museum and witness the oldest synagogue building still standing in Poland. It is an orthodox Jewish synagogue in Krakow built in 1407 or 1492. The exhibits here focus on Kraków's Jews and are divided into themes dealing with birth, prayer rituals, diet, divorce, and death. The women's prayer room or Ezrat Nashim, dating back to the 17th century, is used to hold temporary exhibitions.