Krakow: 'Schindler's List' Movie Sites Tour with Transfer

Krakow: 'Schindler's List' Movie Sites Tour with Transfer

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Take an insightful guided trip to the areas of Kazimierz and Plaszow, where the film “Schindler’s List” was shot. Discover the historic WWII sites that inspired the story portrayed in the movie.

Highlights

Discover history of the creation of Cracow Kazimierz area, (Yidd. קוזמאַרק Kuzmark), from the 14th century to the beginning of the Second World War,
See the same places where some scenes from “Schindler’s List” were filmed – ghetto gates, walls, synagogues, cemetery, bridges on Vistula river,
Visit real and historical places related to the historical Plaszow camp: “The Gray House” (KL Plaszow camp prison) and the grounds of the former camp,
Get acquainted with the Paint of Dishe senameled, the workplace of the camp prisoners , today the Schindler’s Factory Museum,
Disciver everyday life of the inhabitants, their passions, work, social features, religions.

Description

In 1993, the whole city of Cracow was involved in the realization of “Schindler’s List” directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is based on facts and tells about the events of World War II, the main character of which is Oskar Schindler – a German industrialist who saved over 1,000 Jews. Oskar Schindler comes to occupied Cracow and establishes a factory of enameled dishes (Deutsche Emailwarenfabrik – D.E.F.). The local Jews, forced to work by the German occupiers, constitute free labor. Schindler’s fortune increases, and he himself gains applause and respect in Cracow, especially among German officers. On the other hand, the situation of the Jews is deteriorating. In 1942, the Endlösung, or “Final Solution to the Jewish Question” plan comes into effect. The Cracow ghetto is gradually liquidated, and people are deported to the Konzentrationslager Plaszow bei Krakau”camp in Plaszow area. Those who are able to work will have to work, and the rest – women, children and the elderly – will face death. Seeing this drama, Schindler decides to save Jews from extermination by buying out people deemed unfit to work as workers for his factory. The film is undoubtedly an outstanding work of cinematography, it won many awards, including American Oscars, BAFTA awards and Golden Globes. The trip will cover most of the locations where the movie was filmed – we will move back in time from Kazimierz area, streets in the Old Town, to the area of Plaszow, i.e. the former ghetto, we will visit the area of the reconstructed camp, Krak’s Mound and Oskar Schindler’s factory. The package includes a city tour in historical locations: Cracow Kazimierz area and Plaszow area – places where the film “Schindler’s List” was created – a film based on facts. The service includes shared transport by minivan, driver service and Tour Guide in English. The tour is combined: part of the route is covered by car, part on foot. During this tour you will see and learn: – The history of the creation of Cracow Kazimierz area, (Yidd. קוזמאַרק Kuzmark), from the 14th century to the beginning of the Second World War (1939), – everyday life of the inhabitants, their passions, work, social features, religions, -we will guide you through the first days of the war and their effects on the inhabitants, – you will see the same places where some scenes from “Schindler’s List” were filmed – ghetto gates, walls, synagogues, a cemetery, bridge between the Kazimierz district and the Plaszow district, – you will see the place after the set with the original decorations and part of the scenography, – we will visit real and historical places related to the historical Plaszow camp: “The Gray House” (KL Plaszow camp prison) and the grounds of the former camp, – you will get acquainted with the Paint of Dishe enameled, the workplace of the camp prisoners, today the Schindler’s Factory Museum.

Includes

A door to door transport from the hotel/apartment to the Kazimierz area, All fees and handling charges, Very small groups: 2 - 7 people, Licensed Tour Guide for all locations in English, Coordinator/driver for Your help, Transportation between locations by minivan (max 7 people), Door to door transport from Kazmierz area to hotel/apartment.