The Pianist's Warsaw - walking tour with Szpilman
ID: GYG748509-1234045
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in pre-war Jewish Warsaw, discover places related to the most famous ghetto Pianist - Władysław Szpilman. Learn about his life, music and book that become a script for for a film.
In November 1940 the biggest Jewish ghetto in occupied Europe is finally closed with about 350.000 people inside. One of them is Władysław Szpilman, a young pianist and composer.
In 1942 in the so-called "Great Deportation" action, Szpilman loses his family. Himself he has a chance to escape the ghetto and survive the War.
In 1946 he publishes a book with his memories from the times of WWII.
In 2001 a Polish director and Holocaust surviver Roman Polański shots his Oscar winning movie based on the book.
80 years after those events I invite you for a special tour through the Warsaw ghetto where we will see the original former Jewish houses, preserved part of the ghetto wall, the location of a wooden footbridge and Janusz Korczak related places. We will finish in the Umschlagplatz memorial (Stawki Street).
We start by the Warsaw Philharmonic where the last scene of the movie was made.
Please remember to watch "The Pianist" before the tour. The narrative will be based on the film and the Szpilman's book.
Highlights
- Maps, photos, movie stills for better understanding
- Authentic places, streets and addresses from Szpilman's life
- Comprehensive tour for those who watched and who want to watch the movie
- Local tour guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We will meet up by the main entrance to the house of the National Philharmonic (Filharmonia Narodowa) in Sienkiewicza St.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
