3 hours
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Overview
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
Operated by
Warsaw UnDiscovered
Ratings & Reviews
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Outstanding tour and tourguide
Mark S, May 2026
Incredible and knowledgeable tour guide ("Aga") made this "bucket list" experience that far, far exceeded my expectations! "Encourage anyone seeking their Jewish roots in Poland to take the tour and understand the history.
Top-notch guide & tour! 🙏🏻
D9187CNrolandm, May 2026
Olivia gave us a very good tour, with lots of information and background history. Highly recommended!
Emotional Warsaw tour
georgeg150, Apr 2026
Olivia was the best tour guide ever. She turned the tour into an unforgettable educational and emotional experience!
A great tour
Helen_M, Mar 2026
The tour was a great experience. Olivia the tour guide had excellent knowledge and made the entire tour interesting.
Itinerary
Let's meet at Sienna 53 on the corner with Jana Pawla II Avenue and start with a short introduction
5 minutesNozyk Synagogue
See the only Warsaw synagogue that survived the war and remains until today
10 minutesFragment Of Ghetto Wall
See one of the few remaining parts of the ghetto wall
15 minutesWarsaw Ghetto
During the tour we'll also see the Jewish Ghetto memorial, the courthouse on Solidarności Street and Muranów residential district, location of the discovery of Ringelblum's archive, Church of St. Augustine, the Heroes of the Jewish Ghetto memorial, Miła 18 (Anielewicz's Bunker)
2 hoursLaweczka Jana Karskiego
See several monuments that remind us of the Jews' heroic struggle within the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto
15 minutesUmschlagplatz
Visit the place from where 300,000 Jews were transported to Treblinka
10 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- 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.
Exclusions
- Entry fee to the Nozyk Synagogue (20 PLN)
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.