Highlights
- Seven historic synagogues within walking distance
- Renaissance-era Remuh cemetery
- Guides specialised in Judaica and Jewish history
Thematic — Jewish heritage · TH-J1
Kazimierz Jewish quarter
Five centuries of Jewish Kraków in the streets of Kazimierz: Remuh, Old and Tempel synagogues, the Renaissance cemetery and today's revived community life.
Step-by-step agenda
- 0:00
Szeroka Street
Introduction to the history of the Jewish town of Kazimierz.
- 0:25
Old Synagogue
The oldest surviving synagogue building in Poland, now a museum.
- 1:00
Remuh Synagogue & cemetery
Active synagogue and the 16th-century cemetery with the wailing wall.
- 1:45
Tempel Synagogue
Progressive synagogue with its rich 19th-century interior.
- 2:20
Community life today
JCC, kosher venues and the annual Jewish Culture Festival.
- 2:50
Close
Questions and recommendations for further reading.
Requirements & notes
- Head covering for men in synagogues (kippot provided)
- Modest dress; no visits on Shabbat and Jewish holidays
- Synagogue entry donations included in the rate
Sample schedule
| 10:00 | Meeting on Szeroka Street |
|---|---|
| 10:25 | Synagogues and cemetery visits |
| 12:20 | Jewish community today |
| 13:00 | End of tour in Kazimierz |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How long does Kazimierz Jewish quarter take and what group size does it fit?
- The module runs 3 h and is designed for 10–45 pax. Larger groups are split into parallel guided sub-groups so the pacing and audibility stay the same.
- What is included in module TH-J1?
- Remuh, Old and Tempel synagogues; Jewish cemetery visit; Guide specialised in Judaica. Everything is quoted as a net trade rate per person, with transport, guiding and entrance fees itemised in the proposal.
- Which languages can Kazimierz Jewish quarter be delivered in?
- Standard guiding languages are English, German, Polish, French, Italian and Spanish. Other languages are available on request when booked with enough lead time.
- What should we know before confirming this module?
- Head covering for men in synagogues (kippot provided); Modest dress; no visits on Shabbat and Jewish holidays; Synagogue entry donations included in the rate
- Can this module be combined with other programme blocks?
- Yes — every module is built to a fixed duration so it can be slotted into a day plan alongside other FORTravels modules. We confirm feasibility of the exact sequence and transfer times when we cost the programme.
- How do we request a quote and how quickly do you reply?
- Send the date, pax number, guiding language and any programme preferences through the enquiry form on this page. We come back with a costed proposal within two working days.
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Enquire about TH-J1 — Kazimierz Jewish quarter
Tell us your date, group size, guiding language and programme preferences — we reply with a costed proposal within two working days.