Wroclaw Jewish History Tour: White Stork Synagogue & Cemetery

Walk the streets where four faiths stood side by side

A private walking tour of Wroclaw's Jewish heritage, led by a licensed guide fluent in your language, covering the Four Denominations District, the White Stork Synagogue, and optionally the Old Jewish Cemetery. You meet near Kryształowa Planeta and explore sites tied to 800 years of Jewish life in the city, from medieval times through the post-war era. The 2-hour option focuses on the district and synagogue. The 4-hour adds the cemetery and uses public transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Wroclaw Jewish Heritage

• Meet guide by Kryształowa Planeta statue
• Tour Four Denominations District
• Visit White Stork Synagogue
• See Small Synagogue in courtyard
• Walk through Four Denominations District streets
• Visit New Synagogue memorial
• Explore Old Jewish Cemetery and Museum
• End tour at Polish Theater

The experience

The White Stork Synagogue sits at the heart of this tour: a 19th-century building that survived when so much else did not. Your guide walks you through the courtyard where the Small Synagogue (Sznul) stands hidden, then takes you into the streets of the Four Denominations District itself, where Catholic, Evangelical, Orthodox, and Jewish places of worship sit within blocks of each other. This layout tells the story of Wroclaw's long history of religious diversity before the city's Jewish community faced deportation and loss during World War II.

The Four Denominations District holds memorials to what was destroyed, including the site of the New Synagogue, once the second-largest in Germany when the city was known as Breslau, torn down during Kristallnacht. Your guide traces this history through the winding streets and explains how the community rebuilt and endured through the communist era. If you choose the 4-hour option, you'll travel by public transport (tickets included) to the Old Jewish Cemetery, now a Museum of Cemetery Art, where tombs of doctors, scientists, activists and artists from Wroclaw's Jewish past are preserved. The tour ends at the Polish Theater, which served as a Jewish Theater after the war: a marker of resilience.

Pickup from your accommodation in the Old Town is included, and your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of three other languages. The White Stork Synagogue closes on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, so check the dates before booking. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• A 5-star licensed guide fluent in your chosen language.
• pickup from your accommodation in the Old Town.
• entry to the White Stork Synagogue.
• a private walking tour of the Four Denominations District. On the 4-hour option, you also receive entry to the Old Jewish Cemetery and public transport tickets.

Options for this experience

2 options

2H: Four Denominations DistrictGuide in 7 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00Duration: 2 hours. Join this tour to explore Jewish heritage sites in the Four Denominations District. Visit the Small Synagogue and the memorial to the New Synagogue, and see the White Stork Synagogue. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. Pickup is included.

4-hour tour: District & CemeteryGuide in 7 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00Duration: 4 hours. Pick this tour to see the highlights of the Four Denominations District and visit the White Stork Synagogue, plus the Old Jewish Cemetery. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks the chosen language fluently. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Saturday6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel Wroclaw - Wroclaw Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 2-hour tour if you want to focus on the Four Denominations District and the White Stork Synagogue in a morning or afternoon. Pick the 4-hour option if you have time to travel by public transport and want to see the Old Jewish Cemetery, where the preserved tombs offer a deeper look at the individuals who shaped Wroclaw's Jewish cultural life.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Polish.

What exactly is the White Stork Synagogue and why does it matter to Wroclaw's history?

The White Stork Synagogue is a 19th-century building that stands as a centerpiece of the Four Denominations District and represents the height of Jewish cultural life in Wroclaw before World War II. It survived the war when many other synagogues in the city were destroyed, making it a rare physical link to the community's 800-year presence in the city.

What's the difference between the 2-hour and 4-hour tours?

The 2-hour tour covers the Four Denominations District and the White Stork Synagogue. The 4-hour tour includes all of that plus a visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery and Museum of Cemetery Art, which requires travel by public transport (tickets included in the price).

Will I see the Small Synagogue on this tour?

Yes, the Small Synagogue (Sznul) is hidden in the same courtyard as the White Stork Synagogue and your guide will show you this more intimate space as part of the Four Denominations District walk.

What happened to the New Synagogue, and will I see where it stood?

The New Synagogue was once the second-largest synagogue in Germany (when Wroclaw was called Breslau) but was destroyed during Kristallnacht. Your guide will take you to its memorial site in the Old Town Promenade and explain its significance to the community.

Is the Old Jewish Cemetery worth the extra time on the 4-hour tour?

The Old Jewish Cemetery is now a Museum of Cemetery Art and holds the preserved tombs of some of Wroclaw's most influential Jewish figures: doctors, scientists, activists and artists. It's described as a peaceful and awe-inspiring space that shows the community's cultural contributions to the city.