Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour, Krakow
Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour, Krakow
Duration: Varies (3 hours to 5 hours)
Varies (3 hours to 5 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Krakow, Poland with this engaging guided tour at Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto. This 3-hour journey offers skip-the-line entry as you explore the history of Nazi-occupied Krakow by visiting significant sites like Oskar Schindler's Factory and the Jewish Ghetto. Your exploration begins near the main entrance or a designated meeting point in Podgórze, where your guide will provide an introduction and outline the route for this educational experience.
Explore Krakow, Poland with this engaging guided tour at Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto. This 3-hour journey offers skip-the-line entry as you explore the history of Nazi-occupied Krakow by visiting significant sites like Oskar Schindler's Factory and the Jewish Ghetto. Your exploration begins near the main entrance or a designated meeting point in Podgórze, where your guide will provide an introduction and outline the route for this educational experience.
Experience Schindler’s Factory & Krakow’s Jewish Ghetto with a knowledgeable local guide who speaks your preferred language: English, French, Spanish, or German.
Gain priority access to Schindler's iconic factory and explore the legacy of Oskar Schindler alongside narratives that inspired 'Schindler’s List.'
Stroll through Podgórze’s historic avenues while exploring poignant sites like Heroes’ Square, home to the symbolic 68 Empty Chairs.
Visit the renowned pharmacy ‘Under the Eagle,’ a significant locale for Krakow's Jewish community during wartime. Notice the remnants of a wall that withstood WWII destruction.
Your guide will elucidate the intricate relationship between life at Schindler’s Factory and in the Ghetto, highlighting how personal and professional lives were threatened under Nazi rule.
Access with an English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Entry to Schindler's Factory without waiting in line
Tour of the Jewish Ghetto at Podgórze on foot
Guided walking tour through the Kazimierz Jewish district (as per option selected)
Catering and beverages
Accommodation shuttles
Guide explaining historical exhibits inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, Poland.
Your Experience
This 3-hour guided journey offers skip-the-line access as you explore the history of Krakow’s Jewish Ghetto and Schindler's Factory. Located in Podgórze, near Oskar Schindler’s historic site, it provides an insightful look at significant wartime events.
Getting Started
Your adventure begins with a meeting either by the main entrance of Schindler’s Factory or another designated spot within Podgórze. Following ticket verification and introductions, your guide will share key historical insights before setting off on the exploration route.
What to Expect
The tour explores you in the narrative of Nazi-occupied Krakow as you visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory—a pivotal location known for saving Jewish lives during World War II. You'll traverse the historic streets of Podgórze, once central to the Jewish Ghetto, encountering landmarks that define Krakow's wartime story.
Features
- Schindler’s Factory: Discover this preserved site where Oskar Schindler employed and shielded Jewish workers. Learn about his impactful legacy through personal artifacts, photographs, and the 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45' exhibition.
- Heroes’ Square: Pay respects at the poignant memorial of 68 Empty Chairs dedicated to both victims and survivors of the ghetto.
- Podgórze Ghetto: Walk along remnants of the original ghetto wall and former residences, offering a glimpse into life under occupation.
- Pharmacy Under the Eagle: Explore this pharmacy's vital role in supporting the Jewish community during wartime.
- Multilingual live guide: Choose from English, French, German, or Spanish to gain complete historical context throughout your tour.
- Optional upgrade: For a more profound understanding of Jewish life prior to relocation to the Ghetto during Nazi occupation, consider adding a walking tour in Kazimierz—the former prosperous Jewish quarter.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, viewing historical exhibits.
Oskar Schindler's vintage desk and chair in Schindler's Factory, Krakow, with a large map on the wall.
Guide explaining historical exhibits inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, Poland.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, viewing historical exhibits.
Oskar Schindler's vintage desk and chair in Schindler's Factory, Krakow, with a large map on the wall.
Tour group exploring Oskar Schindler’s Factory area in Krakow.
What to bring
- A valid photo ID that matches the name on your ticket.
Comfortable walking shoes, as extensive walking is part of this tour.
Accessibility
- The attraction can be accessed by wheelchair users.
This experience may not suit individuals with claustrophobia.
What’s not allowed
- Large bags, including suitcases and oversized luggage.
- Pets are prohibited except for registered service animals.
- No food or drinks permitted on the tour.
The use of alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication is strictly forbidden.
Krakow Jewish Ghetto square with empty chair sculptures and historical buildings.
Guide holding a historical newspaper during a tour at Oskar Schindler's Factory in Krakow.
Tour group exploring Oskar Schindler’s Factory area in Krakow.
Krakow Jewish Ghetto square with empty chair sculptures and historical buildings.
Guide holding a historical newspaper during a tour at Oskar Schindler's Factory in Krakow.
Bring a valid photo ID that matches your ticket name for smooth entry.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be on your feet exploring historic sites and streets throughout the tour.
This experience is not suitable for people with claustrophobia, so consider this before booking if it's a concern.
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