The history of Warsaw Jews begins in the medieval times. For centuries they were important inhabitants of Warsaw and its surroundings – before the World War II Jews constituted 30 percent of Warsaw citizens. Choose one of the tours to visit Jewish sights in Warsaw and learn about their turbulent history. In every case the starting point can be chosen by you (including Chopin airport).
Highlights
During this tour you will:
- get familiar with the history of Jews in Poland
- pay your respects in places related to Jewish genocide
- visit the newest Jewish museum in the world – POLIN
- hear stories about famous Jews who left their traces in Warsaw
- be accompanied by expert guide with extensive knowledge on the subject
From 150€ per group /
4.87 95 opinions
You will see:
Former Warsaw Ghetto
The Warsaw ghetto existed from November 1940 to May 1943 (when the Ghetto Uprising was put down) in the area of today's Northern Srodmiesc... [ read more ]
Grzybowski Square
Before World War II, Grzybowski Square was the heart of Jewish culture in Warsaw. It was a part of the Warsaw Ghetto from 1940 to 1942. ... [ read more ]
Remains of the Ghetto wall
You can see two characteristic fragments of the Ghetto wall (Sienna street and Zlota street), from which some of the bricks were removed and... [ read more ]
Umschlagplatz
From the Umschlagplatz mass transportations to Treblinka extermination camp took place – over 300 000 people were deported. ... [ read more ]
The Ghetto Heroes Monument
The Ghetto Heroes Monument (Pomnik Bohaterów Getta) located in front of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN) was built fr... [ read more ]
Jewish Cemetery in the Okopowa Street
In the Jewish Cemetery in the Okopowa Street you can see memorials of such figures as famous rabbi Szlomo Lipszyc, Jewish writter Icchak Lej... [ read more ]
Warsaw Old Town
Warsaw Old Town was almost completely destroyed during World War 2 and later rebuilt with great attention to details. Colourful tenements an... [ read more ]
Jewish Historical Institute
This place is an important research institution concerning Polish and Central European Jews. The institute possesses a rich collection of do... [ read more ]
Zabinski Villa Possible alternative
Zabinski Villa – the house located in Warsaw zoo where Jan Zabinski and his wife Antonina rescued around 300 Jews during World Wa... [ read more ]
Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN) Extension
The museum presents the 1000 years of Jewish life in Poland, including the history of the Holocaust. ... [ read more ]
Tour plan
We offer 3 tour options:
3-hour walking tour
The most essential tour of Jewish sites in Warsaw. You start next to the tenement house at 14 Prozna Street, which is the only remaining street of the Warsaw ghetto and Grzybowski Square. You walk around the former Jewish district to visit the most important places: Nozyk Synagogue, the only Jewish house of prayer that survived the war and is still in use today, the remains of the Ghetto wall – there are two characteristic fragments from which some of the bricks were removed and transported to the Jewish museums in the USA, Australia, and other countries, the Walicow Street with ruins of the Jewish tenement house and Chłodna Street where "The Bridge of Sighs” - a wooden footbridge connecting the small ghetto with the big ghetto existed. You will see the street named after the Polish Jew Ludwik Zamenhof – the creator of Esperanto international language and the Route Recalling the Martyrdom and the Struggle of the Jews – it is designated by blocks of black stone with the names of the heroes fighting in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Also, you will have a chance to see a building for Jewish orphans that was moved here in 1942 from the city’s outskirts. Janusz Korczak (Henryk Goldszmit) was the director of the orphanage and now in its yard, there is a monument of him with children. The “Gesiowka” concentration camp was founded on the ruins of the Ghetto. Almost 5000 Jews whose origins were Greek, French, and Hungarian were transported from here to Auschwitz.
From the Umschlagplatz mass transportations to Treblinka extermination camp took place – over 300 000 people were deported. Also here you will see the engraved verse from the Book of Job (16:18): ‘O earth, cover not thou my blood, And let my cry have noresting-place’. The Ghetto Heroes Monument (Pomnik Bohaterów Getta) located in front of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN) was built from the rocks that were supposed to be used by Germans to build monuments commemorating Hilter’s victories. You will see the POLIN Museum from the outside and get to know the double meaning of the POLIN word. After the 3-hour tour, we suggest visiting this postmodern structure in glass, copper, and concrete that was designed by Finnish architects. We can book tickets for you. Also, there is a possibility to buy an audio guide.
5-hour walking tour
During a 5-hour walking tour, you visit all the places listed in the 3-hour tour and move on to the see Jewish cemetery in Okopowa street.
It is one of the few Jewish open cemeteries in Poland. You will see memorials of such figures as famous rabbi Szlomo Lipszyc, Jewish writer Icchak Lejb Perec, actress Ester Rachel Kaminska or the creator of Esperanto language Ludwik Zamenhof.
7-hour walking tour
This route is enriched by the Jewish Historical Institute. This place is an important research institution concerning Polish and Central European Jews. The institute possesses a rich collection of documents regarding Polish Jews, an online library, and a central Jewish library. Every day there are projections of the film ‘92 days of Warsaw Ghetto’.
From point to point you move with a guide on foot (a lot of walking involved, so we suggest wearing comfortable shoes!) or, if you wish, by local transport (buses and trams). If you do not want to walk a lot, we recommend choosing our tour by car. Details can be found below.
Prices
Walking tour
English | Spanish/ Italian/ Russian/ German/ French | Portugese | Chinese/ Turkish/ Arabic |
Other languages | |
3h | 150EUR | 160EUR | 170EUR | 270EUR | On request |
5h | 180EUR | 190EUR | 200EUR | 310EUR | |
7h | 210EUR | 220EUR | 230EUR | 350EUR |
Prices include our professional licensed guide and apply to groups of 1-10 people. The price for groups of more than 10 people is quoted on request.
Entry tickets are not required in most of the places you will visit and they are not included in the tour price (but can be added to the final recepit/invoice).
Price includes
- Service of guide/driver
- Taxes
Complimentary services:
- 10% off on outlet prices at Designer Outlet Warsaw (Piaseczno)
Jewish heritage tour by private car
3-hour tour by car
The program is like a walking tour but it is enriched by the Jewish sites in the Old Town. You start there and see where the first Jewish district in Warsaw was located. You will visit the former cultural and commercial heart of the district with Great Synagogue and Nalewki Street.
5-hour tour by car
An extended version of the basic Jewish tour. Apart from the places mentioned above, you visit a beautiful Jewish Cemetery, where the tombstones have witnessed a poignant history.
7-hour tour by car
In addition, you will visit the Jewish Historical Institute.
Alternatively, the guide can take you to Zabinski Villa.
Prices
Tour by car
The price includes transportation and guide services. Entrance fees are extra paid (but they can be added to the final receipt/invoice).
If you require a lunch break during the tour, please note that the lunch break is included in the duration of the tour and it is not included in the price.
Below you can find prices for different languages. Prices for groups of more than 8 persons are quoted on request.
ENGLISH:
1-3 persons | 4-5 persons | 6-8 persons | |
3h | 220EUR | 240EUR | 280EUR |
5h | 280EUR | 300EUR | 340EUR |
7h | 350EUR | 370EUR | 420EUR |
SPANISH / ITALIAN / RUSSIAN / GERMAN:
1-3 persons | 4-5 persons | 6-8 persons | |
3h | 250EUR | 270EUR | 290EUR |
5h | 290EUR | 310EUR | 330EUR |
7h | 330EUR | 350EUR | 370EUR |
PORTUGUESE:
1-3 persons | 4-5 persons | 6-8 persons | |
3h | 280EUR | 300EUR | 340EUR |
5h | 340EUR | 360EUR | 400EUR |
7h | 410EUR | 430EUR | 480EUR |
CHINESE / TURKISH :
1-3 persons | 4-5 persons | 6-8 persons | |
3h | 370EUR | 390EUR | 410EUR |
5h | 410EUR | 430EUR | 450EUR |
7h | 450EUR | 470EUR | 490EUR |
Price includes
- Transportation by car/minibus
- Pick-up from your hotel/apartment in the Warsaw city centre
- English-speaking guide (other languages are possible on request and extra paid)
- Parking fees
- Taxes
Complimentary services:
- 10% off on outlet prices at Designer Outlet Warsaw (Piaseczno)
- Child seat free of charge (must be requested in advance)
Extensions
After the tour our driver can drop you off at the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN Museum). We suggest visiting it. We will be pleased to book the entry tickets for you. Also, there is a possibility to buy an audio-guide or to visit the museum with the certified guide (please contact us for more details).
Transportation
Skoda Superb / VW Passat
1 - 3 passengers
Included in the price
Skoda Superb / VW Passat
1 - 3 passengers
Opel Vivaro
4-8 passengers
Included in the price
Opel Vivaro
4-8 passengers
Mercedes Vito
1 - 7 passengers
+ 80 EUR
Mercedes Vito + 80 EUR
1 - 7 passengers
individually regulated backrests of each seat, more space
Mercedes V-class
1-7 passengers
+ 120 EUR
Mercedes V-class + 120 EUR
1-7 passengers
- luxurious option, diplomatic standard
- leather seats, backrest regulation, comfortable suspension
- ambient lighting system inside
- the most leg space
- soft drinks
Useful
It is possible to arrange an individual route of the tour. Please contact us for more details.
Tour map
Reviews
Garey57 posted 2019-07-05 on TripAdvisor
A great travel agency
AB Poland worked with me to completely customize my three days in Poland and make the most of my time. They answered all of my questions, made great suggestions and built the perfect itinerary all at reasonable enough prices. Plus, my guides Jacek in Warsaw and Kinga in Krakow were knowledgeable and friendly hosts, making conversation easy. Have nothing bad to say at all. I would highly recommend AB Poland.
StotheN posted 2020-09-09 on TripAdvisor
Recommended
I have done multiple tours with this company and found all of them to be excellent. Very good
communication and customer support. Recommended!
Robert H posted 2020-07-04 on TripAdvisor
Top class tour operator!
I participated in a few events organized by AB Poland Travel - Tours. They are extremely professional and trustworthy. Everything was organized perfectly. Piotr and his crew are very friendly, helpful and patient. I highly recommend this company! You will not be disappointed.
dcamargo posted 2020-08-18 on TripAdvisor
Highly recommended
Fair price, excellent customer support, guide had full knowledge and nice transportation. Would do a
trip with them again.
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