Jewish Warsaw Ghetto in WWII and Today – From Tragedy to Rebirth - small group
I hold a degree in History from the University of Warsaw and spent 13 years working as a flight attendant. This unique combination of academic background and global experience has shaped my perspective and deepened my appreciation for culture, storytelling, and human connection. Born and raised in Warsaw, I’m passionate about sharing my beloved city with you. A city that was almost completely destroyed during World War II, yet rebuilt with resilience and pride. Every corner holds a story of survival, memory, and hope, and I’d love to help you discover them.❤️
Pickup
We’ll meet at Bankowy Square by the Blue Skyscraper, in front of the Rossmann drugstore. I’ll be holding a pink folder. A few minutes before the tour starts, I’ll send you my live location. The coordinates of meeting point are: 52.2436281, 21.0024402
Description
Join me on a thought-provoking journey through the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto.
We'll walk in the footsteps of history, from the tragic past of WWII to the modern face of Muranów – a neighborhood built on rubble and resilience. You’ll learn how it was built, why some buildings stand on small hills, and why local residents believe in ghosts.
In addition to this, you'll discover powerful monuments, forgotten streets, and learn how Warsaw honors its Jewish heritage today. This tour is a respectful, informative, and deeply moving experience for anyone interested in Jewish history, WWII, and Warsaw's urban transformation. We will also address difficult topics, such as antisemitism in Poland and Jewish pogroms.
Main points along the route:
- Tłomackie Synagogue
- Stare Nalewki Street, once a commercial heart of Muranów
- Pawiak Prison, used by the Nazis to detain and torture members of the resistance and civilians – many of them Jews
- POLIN Museum and powerful Ghetto Heroes Monument, where world leaders like Willy Brandt, Barack Obama, and others paid their respects
- Anielewicz Bunker - a grassy mound that hides the ruins of the bunker where Mordechai Anielewicz and his comrades from the Jewish Combat Organization made their last stand
- Umschlagplatz - the former deportation point from where nearly 300,000 Jews were sent to Treblinka.