About this activity

Before World War II, Warsaw was one of the largest and most important Jewish cities in the world, second only to New York. During the Nazi occupation, this vibrant community was almost completely destroyed. The Warsaw Jewish Ghetto was erased, and much of the city was reduced to rubble.

This private Warsaw Jewish Ghetto tour focuses on the history of World War II in Warsaw, including daily life under Nazi rule, mass deportations to extermination camps, and the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Traveling by retro Żuk minibus allows you to visit a wide range of historically significant sites that are difficult to reach on foot.

The route includes locations such as Grzybowski Square and Próżna Street, preserved fragments of the Ghetto Wall, Waliców Street, Mila 18, the POLIN Museum area, and the Umschlagplatz, the former deportation point to Treblinka.

As this is a private and flexible tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to your interests. Visits to the synagogue and Jewish cemetery are optional. Throughout the experience, your knowledgeable local guide provides historical context and insight into one of the most tragic and defining chapters of Warsaw’s and Europe’s history.