Jewish Warsaw Walking Tours with Walking Warsaw
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly flat walking on city sidewalks
Overview
Walk through the historic sites of the former Warsaw Ghetto on this compelling 2.5-hour private tour. Led by local experts, discover monuments and stories that reveal Jewish Warsaw’s resilient past.
Jewish Warsaw • Private Tour
2,5 hours • 4,6 km • Walking tour with local city guide
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About This Adventure
Explore the profound history of Jewish Warsaw on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Discover the remnants of the former ghetto, significant monuments, and the inspiring stories of resilience. Led by knowledgeable guides, this experience offers a deep connection to the city’s rich Jewish heritage and the enduring legacy of its community.
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Duration
- 2,5 hours
Language
- English or German
What you will visit
Warsaw was the cultural capital of Judaism in the world in 1939. With 390 thousand Jews, the Jewish community in Warsaw was the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world (only in New York lived more Jews). The Nazi reign of terror resulted in the complete annihilation of Jewish culture in Poland and Warsaw. But important voices survived who were able to lift the heavy legacy. We would like to tell this story, which continues to this day. The walking tour takes place throughout the area of the former Warsaw ghetto. Here is what the guide will show you on the tour:
- steel plates showing the boundary of the ghetto wall
- a piece of the ghetto wall that has become part of a new building
- Monument to the wooden bridge that connected the small ghetto with the large one
- Monument and story about Irena Sendlerova
- Prefabricated housing estate on the site of the Great Ghetto
- Monument to the Heroes of the 1943 Jewish Uprising, where Chancellor Willy Brandt knelt in 1970
- Umschlagplatz | assembly point for the transports to the Treblinka extermination camp
- POLIN Jewish Museum
Meeting point (when no hotel pick-up chosen)
Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warszawa The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Palace of Culture, which is accessible from the Marszalkowska Street.
How to recognise our guides?
The guide will have a white umbrella.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers approximately 4.6 km on paved urban streets with some standing time.
Bring a bottle of water
Stay hydrated throughout the tour, especially during warmer months.
Prepare for sensitive content
The tour discusses difficult historical events respectfully and candidly.
Look for the white umbrella
Your guide will carry a white umbrella as a meeting point identifier at plac Defilad.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban city birds such as pigeons and sparrows
- Occasional squirrels in nearby city parks
History
Before WWII, Warsaw housed Europe’s largest Jewish community, decimated during the Nazi occupation; today, its legacy is honored through memorials and museums in the city.
Conservation
Efforts focus on preserving historical sites sensitively within an evolving urban landscape to honor memory while accommodating modern life.
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Adventure Hotspots in Warsaw
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Durable footwear ensures comfort over the 4.6 km walking route on paved streets.
Layered clothing
Weather in Warsaw can be variable—layers let you adjust to changing temperatures.
spring|fall|winter specific
Sun protection
Bring sunscreen and a hat to guard against sun during warmer summer months.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle
You'll want to stay hydrated throughout the tour regardless of the season.