Krakow: Vistula River Cruise & Former Ghetto Walking Tour
ID: GYG410209-744198
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Sail on the Vistula River aboard a modern catamaran and admire views of Krakow on a city cruise. Listen to the WWII history behind the former Jewish ghetto on guided walking tour.
Experience the beauty of Krakow's river banks and skyline on a city cruise on the Vistula river. Dive into the past on a walking tour through the former, Nazi-instituted Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze where you can see Ghetto Heroes Square.
Start by boarding the boat for a river cruise. Hear about the attractions you pass with your audio guide. Snap pictures of Wawel castle, churches, and other monuments from the boat's open platform.
Disembark in Podgórze and meet your local guide. Stroll through the streets of the former Jewish ghetto and pause for reflection as you find traces of this tragic past. Let your guide provide context for the sights you see.
View a fragment of the undamaged wall around the ghetto, houses where thousands of displaced Jews lived, and the historic "Pod Orłem" pharmacy. Admire the monument with many empty chairs at Ghetto Heroes Square.
Highlights
- Walk through WWII history as you tour the location of the former Jewish ghetto
- Immerse yourself in local stories as you hear tale behind empty chair statues
- Stop at the historic Pod Orłem pharmacy and stroll through Ghetto Heroes Square
- See the panoramic views of Krakow as you cruise down the Vistula River
- Soak up the atmosphere of the city as sail on the deck of a modern catamaran
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Look for someone holding a "Cracow Boat" sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
