Jewish Warsaw and Stories from the Ghetto - Walking Tour
Description
Step into a meaningful walk through Jewish Warsaw and its history during World War II. Before the war, the city was home to the largest Jewish community in Europe, but this vibrant world was brutally destroyed under Nazi occupation. This walk will take you back to the very beginnings of Jewish life in Warsaw and later into the story of the Warsaw Ghetto — its creation, daily life, and liquidation. Along the way, you will visit the remains of the Jewish Ghetto. You will see monuments, the Nożyk Synagogue, the preserved Ghetto Walls, and Waliców Street — places that still exist in today’s city as silent witnesses to history. There, you will hear the stories connected to these sites. We will end the tour at the site of the former wooden footbridge on Chłodna Street — a haunting symbol of separation between the small and large ghettos, and between two worlds: Jewish and non-Jewish. Here, you will uncover the story of the “Great Action” of 1942, Treblinka, and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
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At Grzybowski Square, you will be introduced to the rich history of the Jewish presence and the vibrant pre-war life of the city.
Moving forward, you will see the Nożyk Synagogue—the only synagogue in Warsaw that survived the war. You will learn about its history and about the Jewish community in Poland today.
Along the way, you will discover stories of courage—silent heroes like Janusz Korczak—and learn about the history of the last orphanage in the Warsaw Ghetto.
You will see the largest remaining fragment of the Ghetto Wall and learn about the beginning of World War II, the establishment of the "Jewish Residential District in Warsaw," and the conditions there.
You will see the former building of the Bersohns and Baumanns Jewish Children's Hospital, and you will hear testimonies from its staff from the time of the Ghetto.
You will visit Waliców Street, where many tenement houses from the Ghetto still remain, and you will hear the stories hidden behind their walls.
We will end the tour at the site of the wooden footbridge on Chłodna Street, a haunting symbol of separation between the small and large ghettos and between two worlds – Jewish and non-Jewish. Here, you will uncover the story of the “Great Action” of 1942, Treblinka and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Just what we wanted in learning about the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw. The guide was passionate about the topic and supplemented the narrative with photos. Easy meeting point. Nice guide. Lots of walking and different end point than start. Recommend it if interested in this topic.
You walk through Warsaw, through what was the Jewish ghetto... remnants of the wall symbolizing the horror of the Holocaust... It definitely deserves a visit.
Well told story of a terrible time in human history. The passion of the guide was always appropriate. If you know, find out more. If you don’t then this is a requirement.
Guide with incredible knowledge.
One of the best walking tours I’ve ever been on. Robert is very knowledgeable and his telling of the stories left me feeling a deep sadness for the Jewish/Polish victims of the holocaust, but also a great respect and appreciation for the selflessness of those brave individuals who stood up to the Nazi oppressors. I was very impressed by how he concluded the tour, reminding us not to forget that before the horror these victims were people just like us with dreams, ambitions and hope for the future.
