Jewish Krakow Walking Tour. Golden Age

Jewish Krakow walking tour

This Jewish Krakow walking tour will take you to the Golden Age of Krakow’s Jewry. Why did Krakow become a major place of residence for the Ashkenazi Jews of Europe? Who were the early Jewish settlers? Why were the Jews called ‘the servants to the kings”?

On this 2.5-hour Jewish Krakow walking tour we talk about Krakow’s Jewry from the city’s founding till the late eighteen hundreds. How did Kazimierz get the image of Krakow’s Jewish quarter and was it really such? You’ll hear a fascinating legend of Esterka, a great Jewish beauty, and the prominent king Kazimir the Great. On a visit to the old synagogues, learn about distinguished rabbis and learned men who made Krakow a major Jewish scholarly center.

The first pogroms, the Reformed and Polonized Jews. We discuss how the local Jewish community evolved and became more than “Krak”.

Moreover, you’ll uncover interesting connections between the Krakow and Regensburg Jews. Learn what made Galicia Jews move to the Ukrainian port city of Odessa in the eighteen hundreds.

You’ll visit the Old and Remu Synagogues. At the oldest Jewish cemetery, learn why it has become a major pilgrimage place for the Orthodox Jews. Uncover the secrets and splendors of the main square of the old Jewish quarter and listen to the amazing story of the most imposing synagogue of Kazimierz.

Ready to explore the fascinating Golden Age of Krakow Jews? Join us!

 

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TOUR DURATION

2.5 hrs

TOUR TYPE

Walking tour

SIGHTS INCLUDED INTO THE TOUR

*Krakow’s Old Town: Grand Market Square, former Jewish streets

*Stradomska street

*Kazimierz

*Old Synagogue

*Remu Synagogue

*Old Jewish Cemetery

*Kupa Synagogue

*Popper Synagogue

*Temple

 

These are just some of the sights included into the tour. Email us for the complete tour itinerary and price.

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