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Tour of the Warsaw Ghetto: Delving Into Europe's Largest Ghetto History
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Warszawa
Discover the tumultuous past of the creation and annihilation of Europe’s biggest ghetto. Visit the actual sites where the plan for the final solution was executed.
Discover the tumultuous past of the creation and annihilation of Europe’s biggest ghetto. Visit the actual sites where the plan for the final solution was executed.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nozyk Synagogue - They visit the only synagogue that survived the Second World War and is still in operation.
- Próżna - They explore the last surviving streets and neighborhoods within the ghetto.
- Waliców - They see fragments of the ghetto wall and immerse themselves in the moving history of the Warsaw Ghetto. They learn everything about…
- Nozyk Synagogue - They visit the only synagogue that survived the Second World War and is still in operation.
- Próżna - They explore the last surviving streets and neighborhoods within the ghetto.
- Waliców - They see fragments of the ghetto wall and immerse themselves in the moving history of the Warsaw Ghetto. They learn everything about its origins, everyday life in the ghetto and the uprising in 1943 and learn more
- Chlodna Street - They stop at the point where the connecting bridge between the Small and the Big Ghetto, which became the symbol of the Warsaw ghetto, was located. They see the real places and hear the authentic stories, ia. by Władysław Szpilman, the title hero of the “pianist” by Roman Polański.
- Umschlagplatz - They see the real places where the final solution plan has been put into practice. They learn more about the symbolic meaning of the Umschlagplatz and how the plan of the final solution of the Jewish question was put into action.
- POLIN Muzeum Historii Zydow Polskich - They move into the times of the heroic uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto. They learn what life was like in the ghetto, why the Jews took up arms and who helped. You will also be introduced to the symbolism of the Ghettohelden Memorial, where Willy Brandt performed his famous Kniefall and the POLIN Museum.
- Pomnik Willy’ego Brandta - They stop you at the spot where Willy Brandt made his famous knees.
- Memorial at Mila 18 - You will see the former location of the bunker at Miła Street. 18 and get to know the eventful history.
- Pawiak Prison Museum - Learn more about the Pawiak Prison.
What's Included
- City center hotel pick-up
- Licensed city tour
- City center hotel pick-up
- Licensed city tour
What's Not Included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
- This tour is mixed ie. As a tour and public transport-based tour offered: You are about 2.5 hours on foot and about 30 minutes on the bus / tram / underground
- The order of the visit is adapted to the location of your hotel.
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On Friday afternoons (from 1 p.m.), Saturdays and Jewish holidays, this tour is conducted without visiting the synagogue.
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- This tour is mixed ie. As a tour and public transport-based tour offered: You are about 2.5 hours on foot and about 30 minutes on the bus / tram / underground
- The order of the visit is adapted to the location of your hotel.
- On Friday afternoons (from 1 p.m.), Saturdays and Jewish holidays, this tour is conducted without visiting the synagogue.
- During this tour there will be no visit to the main exhibition at the POLIN Museum. It is recommended to visit the main exhibition with audio guides available in German. You should allow about 2.5 hours for the visit. Please note the opening hours of the museum: Mo., Do. “Fr.: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, Tue.: closed, Wed., Sa., So… 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- This tour is not suitable for the children.
Location
Próżna 11
Próżna
The guide will be waiting for you at Prózna st. 9 (between Bistro Charlotte Menora and Restaurant Strefa) with the PolinTours sign on it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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G8fh6tvf8g
Jun 17, 2025
Incredible, moving and important to experience - Incredibly informative and moving. Your guide was wonderful, well informed and knowledgeable. I can’t imagine visiting Warsaw and not doing this tour.
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Robertsa9608pr
May 30, 2025
Excellent picture and story of such a gut-wrenching event. - Our guide was exceptionally well informed . She was kind in adapting to my physical challenges, and passionate in telling this remarkable story. More people need to learn this history.
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Winnie
May 19, 2025
Great guide - An inspiring, very knowledgeable and well-prepared tour guide who led us through the Warsaw of the Jews. Very educational and absolutely recommendable.
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Heather_t
May 12, 2025
Excellent guide covering a tough topic - Wow! Marzena is an amazing tour guide! This is a tough subject to spend about 4 hours walking and listening to but she handled it beautifully. Was very empathetic, filled to the brim with knowledge and was one of the better tour guides we’ve had.
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N1622cm_
Apr 30, 2025
Incredible hours with guide Marzena - It was a great experience! I highly recommend the guide Marzena to everyone! This is a great competent experienced knowledgeable fun guide who will show you Warsaw with its sights, secrets and peculiarities! It was an incredible hours spent with her! Marzena, thank you one more time!
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Amy_n
Apr 29, 2025
An Excellent Tour of the dark history of the Jewish Ghetto - An excellent in-depth tour of the sombre history of the Jewish Ghetto. Marzena, our guide, was passionate & detailed in giving us the background and history of the events that led to the annihilation of the 3 million Jews in Poland. She covered the answers to many questions on various issues ~ why the well educated & wealthy Jews in Poland/ Europe did not resist the Nazis, how the Nazis were methodical, logical & thorough in their plans of deceit & manipulation each step of their implementation.
A very engaging & educational tour, highly recommended.
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Tinamillman
Apr 28, 2025
Great learning experience! - Great tour and tour guide. Marzena explained a lot about the history of the Warsaw Ghetto. In addition to the historical portion we had the opportunity to ride two forms of public transportation and walked through a farmers market.
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Janine_s
Mar 8, 2025
A worthwhile experience - Insightful and informative sobering walk through Warsaw's dark history. The guide was well-prepared.
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Juliewp7322if
Jan 15, 2025
Learned so much. - Such a heavy but important day. So much information. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. There were 4 of us in our group so we could ask all the questions we had and she seemed grateful to be sharing her knowledge and the knowledge that was passed down from her grandmother. Definitely a worthy trip.
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771nerissaa
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing look at Warsaw Ghetto history! - Amazing tour!! My guide was so well informed and engaging. I left the tour with a much better understanding. Highly recommend!
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