Lviv: World War II and Jewish History Walking Tour

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

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• Ending point

  The memorial complex and museum entrance are situated at 45G Viacheslava Chornovola Avenue, next to the railway bridge.

  Nearest public transport: Palats kultury im. Hnata Khotkevycha; 700-richchia Lvova Square

• 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

Highlights

1. 1

   Neptune's Fountain

   Our meeting point is the Neptune's statue, one of four fountains adorning the Rynok Square.

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2. 2

   Jewish Lviv History

   Explore the nearly 700-year-old history of the city's Jewish community, its identity and challenges.

3. 3

   Lviv Ghetto

   Learn about the 3rd largest ghetto in Europe, a tragic chapter of World War II history.

4. 4

   Totalitarian Regimes

   Understand the impact of occupational administrations and totalitarian regimes on Lviv and its inhabitants.

5. 5

   Lviv Prisons

   Hear about the role of the city’s prisons during the turbulent times of the 20th century.

6. 6

   Witness Testimonies

   Listen to moving personal accounts from those who lived through the city's darkest historical moments.

7. 7

   Terror Museum

   Visit a modern museum with a huge digital archive dedicated to the victims of occupations.

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