Schindler’s Factory, Kazimierz & Krakow Ghetto Guided Tour

Trace Krakow’s Jewish heritage and Holocaust history on a powerful guided tour of Kazimierz, the Ghetto, and Schindler’s Factory.

Getting started

Meet your guide outside the Old Synagogue at 24 Szeroka Street. Show your mobile voucher to check in. The tour operates in small groups with a guide. Wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour.

What to expect

Kazimierz – Jewish Quarter

Once the vibrant heart of Krakow’s Jewish community, Kazimierz is home to centuries-old synagogues, markets, and post-war revival.

Features:

• Synagogues with meaning: Visit the Old Synagogue, Remuh Synagogue, and Kupa Synagogue, each telling a different story of faith, resilience, and community life.

• Living culture: Walk past Tempel Synagogue, Corpus Christi Church, and Plac Nowy, now alive with cafés, galleries, and bustling street stalls.

Schindler’s Factory Museum

Housed in Oskar Schindler’s original enamelware factory, the museum chronicles Krakow under Nazi occupation with powerful storytelling.

Features:

• Stories of resistance: Discover how Schindler’s choices saved more than 1,000 Jews, and explore exhibits filled with personal testimonies and artifacts.

• Immersive exhibition: Step into the Theatrical Room, an interactive space that reconstructs the daily reality of life under Nazi rule.

Krakow Ghetto – Podgórze District

This former walled area bears witness to the tragic history of Krakow’s Jewish population during WWII.

Features:

• Fragments that remain: Walk through streets of the former ghetto, see preserved sections of the original wall, and visit the “Under the Eagle” Pharmacy.

• Heroes’ Square: End the tour at this haunting memorial, where 68 empty chairs symbolize the lives lost and the stories left behind.

Schindler’s Factory, Kazimierz & Krakow Ghetto Guided Tour

Discover the profound history of Krakow on this guided tour that includes visits to Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, and the Krakow Ghetto. This 4-hour tour covers key sites pivotal to Holocaust history, providing a deep understanding of World War II events in Poland. Guests will explore centuries-old synagogues, walk through the ghetto where Jews lived under Nazi occupation from 1939 to 1943, and visit Schindler's factory, now a museum covering over 2500 square meters. The tour offers audio guides in English, Polish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, Hebrew, and Japanese, ensuring accessibility for all visitors. With stops at four major landmarks, you'll spend approximately two hours walking through Kazimierz, one hour exploring the ghetto area, and another hour inside Schindler's Factory. This tour is essential for anyone interested in sightseeing and learning about Poland’s complex history.

Explore Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

Your tour stops at Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory where you will see the site that once employed over 1,000 Jewish workers during World War II. Established in 1937 and now a museum covering an area of around 2500 square meters, this factory is uniquely preserved to tell the story of resistance and survival. Visitors can view exhibits showcasing Schindler's heroic efforts from 1943 until the end of the war in 1945. The museum features original machinery, personal artifacts, photographs, and documents that highlight the daily life inside the factory. This site is one of the few places where visitors can see firsthand how a single individual managed to save hundreds of lives during one of history's darkest periods.

Discover Kazimierz Jewish Quarter

Your tour takes you through Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter, established in 1335 and covering an area of about 20 hectares. Here, guests can explore the centuries-old synagogues such as the Remuh Synagogue built in 1553 or the Old Synagogue dating back to 1407. The tour includes visits to the Jewish Cemetery with tombstones dating from the 16th century and the Galicia Museum featuring exhibitions on Jewish life in Krakow through the ages. This vibrant district shaped Jewish culture over hundreds of years, making it a unique place for understanding the rich heritage and tragic history of Poland's Jewish community.

Walk Through Krakow Ghetto

Your tour continues to the Krakow Ghetto where you will trace daily hardships faced by Jews from 1939 until its liquidation in March 1943. The ghetto covered an area of approximately 25 hectares and housed over 16,000 people at its peak. Visitors can see memorials like the Plac Bohaterów Getta (Ghetto Heroes Square) erected in 1983 to honor victims and survivors. This site is crucial for understanding the grim reality of life under Nazi occupation and serves as a powerful reminder of the Holocaust's impact on Poland.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Kazimierz Jewish Quarter with centuries-old synagogues
• 4-hour tour covering three pivotal sites in Krakow
• Audio guides available in multiple languages including English, Polish, and German
• Visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory to learn about his heroic efforts
• Walk through the Krakow Ghetto tracing daily hardships from 1939-1943
• See memorials honoring Holocaust victims and survivors at Plac Bohaterów Getta
• Explore the Jewish Cemetery with tombstones dating back to the 16th century
• Visit the Galicia Museum featuring exhibitions on Jewish life in Krakow

Perfect for history buffs, educators, and those seeking a deeper understanding of World War II events, this guided tour provides unparalleled insight into Poland’s complex past. The 4-hour format allows you to explore Kazimierz's vibrant synagogues, walk through the hauntingly poignant ghetto area, and visit Schindler's Factory, giving you an in-depth look at how individuals fought against tyranny during one of history's darkest periods.