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Jewish heritage in Warsaw

3 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Warsaw, Poland

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5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This tour focuses on visiting places connected with lasting for centuries Jewish presence in Poland. You can see still functioning Jewish cemetery; Nozyk Synagogue which survived WWII; remaining part of the ghetto wall; installation of the bridge connecting small and big ghetto; Umschlagplatz memorial at the former station from which Jews were deported to the death camp; Rappaport monument dedicated to heroes of the ghetto; and Polin, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Also visit Jewish Historical Institute in original building of former Judaistic Library.

In Prague site (across the Vistula river) we can see pre-war mykveh, former nursery and shelter for Jewish children, and Jewish students' dormitory. Stroll along unchanged streets where "The Pianist", film by Polanski was made.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to museums
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria Hotel
ul. Krolewska 11, Warsaw 00, Poland

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Usual and the most convenient place to pick up the clients is in the lobby of the hotel where you stay.

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Warsaw
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Warsaw Ghetto

Former Warsaw ghetto was totally destroyed after the collapse of Uprising in ghetto, but now it is marked with Rappaport monument deduated to Heroes of ghetto, Mila 18, Umschlagplatz and Shmul Zygelbojm memorial.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Jewish Cemetery (Cmentarz Zydowski)

Looking at the preserved matzevots you can learn a lot about the history of Jews in Warsaw and their input to Polish literature, science and art. Closed on Saturdays.Mass graves from WWII and symbolic stones dedicated to those who perished in extermination camp in Treblinka.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Umschlagplatz

It is located in the site of former railway station from which 300 thousands Jews from Warsaw ghetto were deported to death camp in Treblinka in summer 1942. On walls of it 300 first names in alphabetical order of thoses who started their last journey make symbolic inscription.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nozyk Synagogue

It is the only synagogue in Warsaw which survived WWII. It was built at the beginning of 20th c., still functioning. On Saturdays (Sabbath) opened only for prayers, then no admission fee charged.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praga Polnoc

Since Praga site was not so much destroyed as Warsaw downtown, there are preserved some Jewish edifices like students' dormitory where Menachem Begin lived as a student, and shelter for poor people and orphans, now puppet theater. Former mykveh also survived even though as a high school now.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jewish Historical Institute

Former Judaistic Library, which survived WWII. Because of the vicinity of the Great Synagogue and its being blown up, the traces of the fire can be seen on the floor. The map of prewar Poland with former shtetles. Exhibition of Ghetto archives, which miraculously survived are on desplay.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Jewish heritage in Warsaw?

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-101091P4

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to museums

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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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