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Gdansk Jewish History Tour with Synagogue and Cemetery

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2 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the traces of Jewish heritage in Gdansk (Danzig). Learn about the local Jewish history and culture and visit the New Synagogue and the Jewish Cemetery. Find out the gruesome details of Kristallnacht and about the persecution of Jews during WWII.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

Tour is available in following language:
English,Germany, Polish
French, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Norwegian, Swedish

2-hour: Jewish-themed Tour
Learn about the Jewish history in Gdansk and see the New Synagogue, University of Technology and the Jewish Cemetery (outside).

3-hour: Jewish-themed Tour & Synagogue
Join this tour to learn even more about the Jewish heritage in Gdansk, see the University of Technology and the Jewish Cemetery (outside), and visit the New Synagogue.

3,5-hour: Jewish-themed Tour, Synagogue & Cemetery
Choose this tour to immerse yourself in the history of Gdank’s Jews and visit the New Synagogue and the Jewish Cemetery in Chelm.

What's Included

  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Private Jewish-themed Tour of Gdansk with New Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery
  • Free admission to the Jewish Cemetery in Chelm (3,5-hour option only)
  • Entrance fee to the New Synagogue (in 2-hour option)
  • Free admission to the Jewish Cemetery in Chelm (in 2 and 3-hour options)
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Meeting Location

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Jaśkowa Dolina
80-244 Gdańsk, Poland

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What To Expect

Fontanna Jaśkowa Dolina

Meet your guide in front of the Jaskowa Dolina Fountain, Jaskowa Dolina, 80-980 Gdansk
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Synagogue

You will see the only remaining synagogue in the city, the New Synagogue, but you will also learn about the Great Synagogue, which was completely destroyed under the Nazi regime. The guide will share interesting stories about the local Jewish history and culture, from the Middle Ages, through the General Privilege, World War Two, to present day.Visit the New Synagogue and learn more about the local Jewish community. Built in 1926-1927 based on the design by Berlin architects Imberg and Friedman, the synagogue is a simple and practical place of worship. Inside, you will learn about the activities aimed to keep the Jewish heritage alive in the city, and see a small exhibition on the history of 20th century Jews of Gdansk.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Gdańsk Politechnika

Another point of interest will be the University of Technology, whose architect and the first vice-chancellor was Albert Carsten. The scholar worked at the university until 1933 when he was fired due to his Jewish origin. Through stories like this, you will be able to understand how the Nazi ideology spreading across Poland has severely damaged the local Jewish community even before the official beginning of WWII, forcing many Jews to emigrate.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kindertransport memorial

You will also learn about the Kindertransport, a rescue effort that saved some of Gdanks’s Jewish children from persecution.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gdansk

Enrich your Jewish experience tour with a visit to the Jewish Cemetery in Chelm. Datin back to 1694, it is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Poland. It survived WWII intact but has suffered from mindless mindless vandalism and destruction after 1956. Nevertheless, it is an important place of Jewish heritage with a few sandstone headstones that tell the story of Gdansk’s Jews.Your Private Guide will show you around Wrzeszcz district, which is a cultural center for the local Jewish community.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gdansk Jewish History Tour with Synagogue and Cemetery?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-65617P223

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What's Included

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  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Private Jewish-themed Tour of Gdansk with New Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery
  • Free admission to the Jewish Cemetery in Chelm (3,5-hour option only)
  • Entrance fee to the New Synagogue (3 and 3,5-hour options only)
  • Lots of information about the history of the Jewish community in Gdansk
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
  • Entrance fee to the New Synagogue (in 2-hour option)
  • Free admission to the Jewish Cemetery in Chelm (in 2 and 3-hour options)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the synagogue is closed on Saturdays, Jewish holidays, performances and prayer time. Entrance fee in the form of a donation is included.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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