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Krakow: Short Vistula River Walk and Guided Tour in the Former Jewish Ghetto

New To The Site! Krakow, Poland

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

See the royal city from the river from the deck of a modern catamaran, embarking on a short panoramic cruise on the Vistula River. As you pass Wawel, churches and other monuments, hear information about them from the boat's modern sound system and enjoy beautiful views from the open platform in fine weather. A heated deck and comfortable leather sofas will make you feel at home even on cold days.
After reaching your destination, meet your guide and walk along the streets of the former Jewish ghetto, which existed in Podgórze during the war and which still bear traces of those terrible events. See a fragment of the undamaged wall around the ghetto, houses where thousands of displaced Jews lived, the historic pharmacy "Pod Orłem" and the monument with many chairs at the Ghetto Heroes Square.

What's Included

  • Live guide (at the former Ghetto)
  • One way ride on the Vistula River on a catamaran (without a guide)
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Bulwar Inflancki
31-065 Kraków, Poland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Plac Bohaterów Getta
Kraków, Poland

The tour ends at a location other than the starting point (return boat trip and other transport are not included).

What To Expect

Vistula River

Sailing on a catamaran on the Vistula River on a small one way cruise, you will get to know Krakow's monuments, visible from the side of the river. Admire all the most important places in Krakow from the Vistula River. See Krakow from a new perspective as you follow the flow of the queen of Polish rivers.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kosciuszko's Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki) (Pass By)

The Kościuszko Mound in Krakow, one of the five mounds located in Krakow, was erected in honor of Tadeusz Kościuszko - a great patriot and leader of the national uprising.
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Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters (Pass By)

Fortified like a castle, this mighty monastery, founded in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The most important Krakow traditions are also associated with it: here, on Monday after Easter, the annual Emmaus festival is celebrated. Hence, the Lajkonik procession - the most important symbol of Krakow - sets off every June.
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Wawel Royal Castle (Pass By)

The limestone hill rising above the Vistula River is the former center of power, the legendary (associated with the mythical founder of Krakow and his descendants) and historical: princely, episcopal and royal. Wawel is a complex of castle and sacred buildings - a symbol of the city, but most of all a museum presenting the most valuable monuments of Polish material culture. Take a good look and you will also notice the silhouette of the famous Wawel dragon breathing fire towards onlookers.
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Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology (Pass By)

The original, modern form of the building housing the museum of art and technology is perfectly seen from the river level. The wavy line of its roof is to refer directly to the waves of the Vistula River.
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Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce) (Pass By)

The baroque church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Stanislaus on Skałka rises above the boulevards, right on the Vistula River, on a small hill made of white Jurassic limestones. The basilica is also a national pantheon (many distinguished painters, musicians and poets are buried here) and a library with priceless documents, books and incunabula.
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Ghetto Wall Fragment

See a small fragment of the original wall around the former ghetto, preserved to our times, with a plaque commemorating the fate of the inhabitants
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Ghetto Heroes Square

Situated in the Podgórze district, which in 1941 was turned into the Krakow Ghetto, the former Plac Zgody [Concord Square] was designated 'Umschlagplatz' under the Nazi occupation, the place where the Jews had to congregate to be deported. Right next to the square there are symbolic places of those times - the Eagle Pharmacy (acting as an asylum, providing shelter during deportations, delivering messages or parcels in and outside the ghetto) and the Enamel Factory (employing Jewish residents of Krakow).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note that part of the tour is walking and operated by a live guide. The rest of the tour with a boat captain /host.
  • Please note that this is a group tour (other people will participate) that starts at the specified time (please be on time at the meeting point).
  • The tour ends at a location other than the starting point (return boat trip and other transport are not included).

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Krakow: Short Vistula River Walk and Guided Tour in the Former Jewish Ghetto?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • Live guide (at the former Ghetto)
  • One way ride on the Vistula River on a catamaran (without a guide)
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Note that part of the tour is walking and operated by a live guide. The rest of the tour with a boat captain /host.
  • Please note that this is a group tour (other people will participate) that starts at the specified time (please be on time at the meeting point).
  • The tour ends at a location other than the starting point (return boat trip and other transport are not included).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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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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