Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour, Krakow
Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour, Krakow
Duration: 4.5 hours
4.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Krakow's poignant history with this Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour, where you'll delve into the stories of Nazi-occupied Krakow over a comprehensive 3-hour journey. This tour offers skip-the-line entry and begins with an informative introduction by your guide at either Schindler’s Factory or Podgórze's designated meeting point. As you walk through Oskar Schindler’s Factory, learn about its significant role in saving countless lives during World War II.
Explore Krakow's poignant history with this Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour, where you'll delve into the stories of Nazi-occupied Krakow over a comprehensive 3-hour journey. This tour offers skip-the-line entry and begins with an informative introduction by your guide at either Schindler’s Factory or Podgórze's designated meeting point. As you walk through Oskar Schindler’s Factory, learn about its significant role in saving countless lives during World War II.
Experience Schindler’s Factory and Krakow’s Jewish Ghetto with an expert guide who will narrate in English, French, Spanish, or German.
Gain priority access to Schindler’s Factory where stories of Oskar Schindler's legacy unfold, including the real events that inspired 'Schindler’s List.'
Discover moving memorials such as the 68 Empty Chairs at Heroes’ Square while strolling through Podgórze’s historic streets.
Visit ‘Under the Eagle,’ a significant site for Krakow’s wartime Jewish community, and observe part of a wall that withstood WWII destruction.
Learn about the intertwined lives of Jews in the factory and Ghetto during Nazi occupation from your knowledgeable guide.
For an enriched understanding of Jewish history, consider upgrading to explore Kazimierz district, once known as the 'rich' quarter before its inhabitants were displaced.
Admission includes a guide who speaks English, German, French or Spanish based on your choice.
Access to Schindler's Factory is granted with skip-the-line entry included in the ticket price.
Entry covers a walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto at Podgórze as part of this package.
Ticket includes an optional guided walk through the Kazimierz Jewish district, subject to your selection.
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Guide explaining historical exhibits inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, Poland.
Your Experience
Begin your journey by tracing Krakow’s historic sites with this 3-hour guided tour, featuring skip-the-line access. Located in Poland, explore both Schindler's Factory and the Jewish Ghetto to uncover a poignant chapter of World War II history.Getting Started
Your adventure begins at Schindler’s Factory or Podgórze. After verifying your ticket and receiving an introduction from your guide, you'll learn about the tour route and important historical context before embarking on your exploration.
What to Expect: Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Jewish Ghetto Tour
Dive into in Krakow's past during Nazi occupation as you visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory. This site is renowned for its role in saving numerous Jewish lives during World War II. Walk through Podgórze, once the epicenter of the Jewish Ghetto, and discover landmarks that have shaped Krakow’s wartime history.
Key Highlights
At
Schindler's Factory
, explore where Oskar Schindler employed Jews to protect them from Nazi persecution. Learn about his heroic actions and view personal artifacts along with photographs in the permanent exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45.'Visit
Heroes’ Square
and pay your respects at the 68 Empty Chairs memorial, honoring both victims and survivors of the ghetto.Stroll through remnants of the original Podgórze Ghetto wall to gain insights into life during occupation. Discover
Pharmacy Under the Eagle
, a significant support point for Krakow's Jewish community throughout the war years.Tours are conducted in multiple languages including English, French, German, and Spanish by live guides who provide rich historical context.For an extended experience, consider upgrading to include a walking tour of Kazimierz. This was once a thriving Jewish district before its inhabitants were moved into the Ghetto during Nazi occupation.
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.
When preparing to visit this attraction, there are several important things you need to know.
What to Bring
Ensure that your photo ID is valid and matches the name on your ticket. Additionally, it's advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves extended periods of walking.
Accessibility
The site is accessible for wheelchair users; however, please note that this experience may not be suitable for individuals with claustrophobia.
What’s Not Allowed
Keep in mind the following restrictions: large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are prohibited. Pets are only allowed if they're registered service animals. Bringing food and drinks is also not permitted, along with alcohol, drugs, or any form of intoxication.
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.
Make sure to bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your ticket for smooth entry.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be exploring Krakow’s historic sites by foot during this 3-hour tour.
If traveling with wheelchair users, note that while Schindler's Factory is accessible, some parts may not suit those with claustrophobia.
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