Schindler’s Kazimierz & Ghetto Tour
Kazimierz, Krakow
Trace Oskar Schindler’s legacy on a guided walk from the area around his factory, through the former ghetto in Podgórze, and into Kazimierz, exploring WWII sites, film locations from Schindler’s List.
Schindler’s List Guided Walking Tour in Kraków
This guided walking tour covers authentic locations in Kraków linked to Schindler’s List, ideal for history and film enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Begin outside Oskar Schindler’s Factory, the site inspiring the film
- Explore Podgórze, location of the Nazi German WWII ghetto
- Walk through Kazimierz, former center of Jewish life in Kraków
- Learn the true story of Oskar Schindler and those he protected
- See historical and filming sites featured in Schindler’s List
Description
Discover the reality behind Schindler’s List on a guided walk through Kraków’s genuine locations where history and cinema intersect. Visit actual streets, courtyards, and districts that bore witness to Jewish life, persecution, and survival during WWII.
The tour starts outside Schindler’s Factory on Lipowa Street, with an explanation of how Schindler converted his factory into a sanctuary for Jewish workers. The introduction is given without entering the museum.
Proceed into Podgórze, site of the former Nazi ghetto. Walk the original streets and learn about key filming scenes, including the iconic “girl in the red coat.” Cross the bridge that symbolized the boundary between freedom and imprisonment and hear about deportations, daily hardships, and resistance efforts.
Continue through Kazimierz, where authentic courtyards and alleys served as filming locations for ghetto liquidation scenes. Discover stories of escape, survival, and the moral decisions that defined Schindler’s legacy.
The tour concludes on Szeroka Street, surrounded by historic synagogues that once defined Jewish life and later appeared in cinematic reconstructions of the destroyed community.
Includes
- Expert, licensed local guide
- 1-hour guided walk in Jewish Kazimierz
- 1-hour guided walk in the former WWII ghetto (Podgórze)
Excludes
- Entrance to Schindler’s Factory Museum
Important Information
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts; late arrivals cannot join or receive a refund.
- Group tours are conducted in a single language; select your preferred language when booking.
- The tour runs in all weather; please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- Entrance to Schindler’s Factory Museum is not included.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
