Krakow: Kazimierz Old Jewish Quarter Walk with Remuh Synagogue Entry

Discover Kraków’s Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter, on a guided walk with an expert local guide. The tour begins by the Old Synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in Poland, and continues to the courtyard of the Popper Synagogue. See Helena Rubinstein’s birthplace and hear about the Jewish families who shaped the district.
The highlight is entry to the Remuh Synagogue, an important active house of prayer in Kraków. Next door is the historic Jewish cemetery, viewed from the outside while your guide explains its history and symbols, from old headstones to traditions of remembrance.
From there the walk continues past the baroque Isaac Synagogue, the Kupa Synagogue, and the elegant Tempel Synagogue, once the center of reform Jewish life. Along the way your guide points out traces of Jewish heritage and stories of everyday life before the war—markets, crafts, and community life. You will also explore lively Nowy Square, the beating heart of modern Kazimierz with its cafés and street food.
The route leads through Spielberg Passage, known from the film Schindler’s List, site of the stairway scene, before reaching the Gothic Corpus Christi Basilica, a reminder of Kazimierz’s Christian heritage. The tour concludes at the Lovers’ Bridge (Father Bernatek Footbridge) on the Vistula River, which historically divided Kazimierz from the wartime ghetto in Podgórze.
Guided by an expert, this route reveals synagogues, streets, and stories that shaped Jewish Kraków, blending history, culture, and daily life. It offers a moving insight into one of the city’s heritage-rich districts.

Meeting point: ul. Szeroka 24 (on the steps of the Old Synagogue) (click to go to the Google maps)
Endpoint: ul. Mostowa 14, 31-053 Kraków
Length: ~2.5 km
Duration: 2 h