Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour
Krakow
Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour
4.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Take a guided tour of Schindler’s Factory and Krakow’s Jewish Ghetto, led by an expert local guide in your chosen language (English, French, Spanish, or German).
Get priority entry to Schindler’s Factory, and listen to stories of Oskar Schindler’s legacy and the real events that inspired “Schindler’s List.”
Walk through Podgórze’s historic streets and discover moving memorials like the 68 Empty Chairs in Heroes’ Square.
Explore the pharmacy “Under the Eagle,” a key site for Krakow’s wartime Jewish community. Spot the still-standing part of a wall that survived destruction of WW2 damage.
Your guide plays a key role in demonstrating the connection between Jewish life at the factory and the Ghetto, and how the community's personal and professional lives were at stake under Nazi occupation.
To understand the full gamut of Jewish experience, upgrade for a walking tour of Kazimierz district, the 'rich' quarter of the Jews before they were displaced to the Ghetto under Nazi occupation.
English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to Schindler's Factory
Walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto at Podgórze
Walking tour of Kazimierz Jewish district (as per option selected)
Food and drinks
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Trace the history of Krakow’s Jewish Ghetto and Schindler’s Factory on this 3-hour guided tour with skip-the-line entry.
Getting started
Meet your guide near the main entrance of Schindler’s Factory or the designated meeting point in Podgórze. After a quick ticket check and introduction, your guide will outline the route and share essential background before you begin exploring.
What to expect
Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Jewish Ghetto
Step into the story of Nazi-occupied Krakow as you visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory, a site made famous by its role in saving Jewish lives during World War II. Walk through the historic streets of Podgórze, once the heart of the Jewish Ghetto, and encounter sites that shaped Krakow’s wartime legacy.
Features
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Schindler’s Factory: Explore the preserved factory where Oskar Schindler employed and protected Jewish workers, learning about his legacy and the events that inspired “Schindler’s List.” See personal artifacts, photographs, and the permanent exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.
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Heroes’ Square: Visit the 68 Empty Chairs memorial, a powerful tribute to the victims and survivors of the ghetto.
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Podgórze Ghetto: Walk past remnants of the original ghetto wall and former residences, gaining insight into daily life under occupation.
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Pharmacy Under the Eagle: Discover the story of this pharmacy, which served as a crucial support point for the Jewish community during the war.
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Multilingual live guide: Tours are available in English, French, German, or Spanish, ensuring an in-depth historical context.
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For deeper insight into Jewish life, upgrade to a walking tour of Kazimierz — the once-prosperous Jewish quarter before the community was relocated to the Ghetto during Nazi occupation.
Know before you go
What to bring
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Valid photo ID that matches the name on the ticket
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Comfortable walking shoes (the tour involves extended periods of walking)
Accessibility
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The attraction is accessible for wheelchair users.
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This experience is not suitable for people with claustrophobia.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage
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Pets, except for registered service animals
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Food and drinks
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Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication
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