Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour

About this experience

Oskar Schindler's Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour This powerful guided tour takes you through the real locations where Oskar Schindler saved over 1,000 Jewish lives during World War II. Your expert guide leads you through Schindler's original enamel factory, now home to an extensive museum, before exploring the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze district. You'll walk the actual streets where history unfolded, seeing remnants of the ghetto wall and learning about daily life during the Nazi occupation. The tour includes entry to Schindler's Factory Museum, where interactive exhibits and authentic artefacts tell the story of Kraków's wartime experience. Personal testimonies and sobering displays reveal how Schindler transformed his factory into a sanctuary, employing Jewish workers and protecting them from deportation. Your guide brings these historical events to life with detailed accounts of resistance, survival, and the ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage. Selected tours extend into Kazimierz, Kraków's historic Jewish quarter, where centuries-old synagogues and quiet squares now blend with modern cafes and galleries. This neighbourhood has transformed from its tragic wartime history into a symbol of cultural revival and remembrance. What is Included Expert multilingual guide for all sections of the tour Schindler's Factory Museum entry included Options for extending your visit to Kazimierz neighbourhood Good to Know The tour lasts between 3 to 4.5 hours depending on your selected option. Guided tours are available in English, Spanish, French, or German. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time and bring valid photo ID as it may be required for entry. Large bags and luggage are not permitted inside the museum due to space limitations. Dress appropriately for walking and weather conditions, as you'll be exploring outdoor areas including ghetto streets and squares. Photography restrictions may apply inside some exhibition areas of the factory museum. The Kazimierz district visit is available with select tour options, so check your booking details for inclusion. If you're interested in exploring more of Kraków's Jewish heritage, consider booking Kraków Kazimierz Jewish Quarter walking tours for a deeper dive into this historic neighbourhood. This tour pairs well with other Kraków historical experiences. You might also enjoy Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tours from Kraków to further understand the region's wartime history, or explore Kraków Old Town walking tours to discover the city's medieval heritage and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Highlights

• 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.

What is included

• 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)

Not included

• Food and drinks Hotel transfers

Before you go

Before embarking on this tour, be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather, as you'll be walking for approximately 3 hours. Bring a bottle of water and a snack to keep you energized throughout the tour. It's also a good idea to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to account for any unexpected delays. The tour is accessible for visitors with mobility impairments, but please inform the tour operator in advance so they can make necessary arrangements. Lastly, be prepared for varying levels of physical activity, including walking and standing.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.