Lviv: World War II and Jewish History Walking Tour
History of Jewish Lviv and WWII. We begin with centuries of Jewish presence before turning to the 20th century — from the Soviet occupation (1939–41) to the Nazi period (1941–44). The tour highlights the Lviv Ghetto, prison sites, and occupation regimes, and concludes at the Territory of Terror Museum with its archives and exhibitions.
Basic Information
Total time
2h 30m
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
Neptun Statue next to the Town Hall, Information Center at Market Square Nearest public transport: Площа Ринок tram stop; Руська tram stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Lviv guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
During World War II & Jewish Lviv tour you will discover the full, nearly 700 year-old history of its Jewish community. This is an ambivalent story about looking for identity, happiness and good life as well as many challenges and atrocities. We will talk about the biggest ghetto in the USSR – located in Lviv, occupational administrations, Lviv prisons, witnesses’ testimonies and totalitarian regimes.
Destruction of the city and the discovery of Jewish past and present – makes this tour a must-join one!
Highlights
- 1
Jewish Lviv History
Explore the nearly 700-year-old history of the city's Jewish community, its identity and challenges.
- 2
Lviv Ghetto
Learn about the 3rd largest ghetto in Europe, a tragic chapter of World War II history.
- 3
Totalitarian Regimes
Understand the impact of occupational administrations and totalitarian regimes on Lviv and its inhabitants.
- 4
Lviv Prisons
Hear about the role of the city’s prisons during the turbulent times of the 20th century.
- 5
Witness Testimonies
Listen to moving personal accounts from those who lived through the city's darkest historical moments.
6Terror Museum
Visit a modern museum with a huge digital archive dedicated to the victims of occupations.
Map
Neptun Statue next to the Town Hall, Information Center at Market Square Nearest public transport: Площа Ринок tram stop; Руська tram stop
