Overview
Discover the history and cultural heritage of Jewish people in Wroclaw, former Breslau. Explore the Four Denominations District and visit the White Stork Synagogue. Optional: visit the Old Jewish Cemetery the Museum of Cemetery Art.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Four Denominations District Tour
Join this tour to explore Jewish heritage sites in the Four Denominations District, see the Small Synagogue and the memorial to the New Synagogue, and visit the White Stork Synagogue.
4-hour: Four Denominations District & Cemetery
Choose this tour to see the highlights of the Four Denominations District, and visit the White Stork Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery.
It is a little known fact that the Jewish community in Wroclaw is one of the oldest in today’s Poland, dating back to the 12th century, with over 30,000 Jews residing in the city right before the beginning of World War II.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
Pickup from accommodation (Old Town only)
Tickets to the White Stork Synagogue
Private Walking Tour of the Jewish Quarter, District of Four Denominations in Wroclaw
Tickets to the Historic Jewish Cemetery and public transport tickets (4-hour tour only)
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Pickup from accommodation located outside Wroclaw Market Square
Tickets to the Old Jewish Cemetery and public transport tickets (in 2-hour tour)
Admission to Small Synagogue
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your guide next to the statue of Kryształowa Planeta, Świętego Antoniego, 50-074 Wrocław
End point
The walking tour will end at the Polish Theater, which operated as a Jewish Theater for a few years after the war.
Good to know
Information for the customer (Know before you go)
• Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
• The Old Jewish Cemetery is not included in a 2-hour tour.
• The White Stork Synagogue is closed on Saturdays, Jewish holidays, during the performances and prayer time
• The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transport, tickets are included. Admission is for the synagogue only, without temporary exhibitions.
• Pickup service is available only for accommodations / hotels located within 1,5 km from the designated meeting point (Kryształowa Planeta, Świętego Antoniego, 50-074 Wrocław).
What to expect
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10 min
Meet your guide next to the statue of Kryształowa Planeta, Świętego Antoniego, 50-074 Wrocław
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White Stork Synagogue
1 hour
You will explore the Jewish heritage sites in the District of Four Denominations. This includes the prominent 19th century White Stork Synagogue. Inside, you can learn about the 800 years long history of the local Jewish community, as well as about their deployment to the camps during WWII and the anti-minority politics during the communist era. Hidden from view in the same courtyard is also an older and more traditional Small Synagogue (Sznul).
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30 min
Follow your Private Guide along the narrow streets of the Four Denomination District to learn more about the religious diversity and cultural tolerance of Wroclaw. In this quiet neighborhood you will find a variety of places of worship, including a Catholic church, Evangelical church, Orthodox cathedral and the Jewish synagogue.
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1 hour
Continue along the Old Town Promenade to see the memorial to the New Synagogue torched on Kristallnacht, which was the second largest synagogue in Germany, back when Wroclaw was known as Breslau.
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1 hour
Enrich your Jewish experience tour with a visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery, now serving as the Museum of Cemetery Art. For your comfort, we include public transport tickets. At this historical graveyard, you will learn even more about the local Jewish community and marel at the ruins of unique tombs of many famous Jewish doctors, scientists, social activists and artists. It is a mysterious place full of historical and cultural heritage.
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20 min
The walking tour will end at the Polish Theater, which operated as a Jewish Theater for a few years after the war.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Warsaw).
Additional Information
- Pickup service is available only for accommodations / hotels located within 1,5 km from the designated meeting point (Kryształowa Planeta, Świętego Antoniego, 50-074 Wrocław).
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Wroclaw Jewish History Tour with Synagogue and Cemetery
Can I cancel Wroclaw Jewish History Tour with Synagogue and Cemetery for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Meet your guide next to the statue of Kryształowa Planeta, Świętego Antoniego, 50-074 Wrocław Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Pickup from accommodation (Old Town only)
- Tickets to the White Stork Synagogue
- Private Walking Tour of the Jewish Quarter, District of Four Denominations in Wroclaw -
- Tickets to the Historic Jewish Cemetery and public transport tickets (4-hour tour only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
What's not included?
- Pickup from accommodation located outside Wroclaw Market Square
- Tickets to the Old Jewish Cemetery and public transport tickets (in 2-hour tour)
- Admission to Small Synagogue
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish.
Operated by Explore Wroclaw - Wroclaw Tours
