The quarter where Jewish and Christian Kraków meet. Synagogues, narrow streets and places that carry centuries of memory.
Kazimierz with a guide: what you will see
Kazimierz, which was founded by King Casimir the Great in the 14th century as a separate city, is now one of Krakow’s most interesting districts. For centuries two diverse cultural and religious communities coexisted here – the Jewish and the Christian one. While walking along the streets of Kazimierz you will see, among others, many synagogues, the old Jewish cemetery and the house where Helena Rubinstein, the so-called queen of cosmetics, was born. We will also find out what mikveh was and visit some of the places where Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List was filmed. And most importantly, you will feel the unique atmosphere of this district!
Selected places and monuments: ul. Szeroka, the Old Synagogue, Remuh Synagogue and cemetery, Helena Rubinstein’s family house, the New Temple Synagogue, the backyard between Meiselsa and Józefa streets.
Who this tour is for
This is one of the routes we are asked for most often. It works as a first meeting with Kraków, and just as well as a return after some years away.
- Independent travellers and families
- Organised groups, school parties included
- Visitors from abroad, since we also guide in English
How long it takes and what to know
Duration
The route normally takes 2 – 3 h. We adjust the pace and the scope to the group, so if you have less time we will shorten it without dropping what matters most.
Admission tickets
The guiding fee does not cover admission to museums and ticketed sites. Several of them sell timed entry and are often booked out days ahead in season, so it is worth mentioning them when you book.
Booking a date
Tell us how many of you there are, when you plan to come and roughly how much time you have. We normally reply the same day, with a suggested route and a price.
