Schindler's Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour
Podgorze, Krakow
Discover the remarkable deeds of Oskar Schindler and delve into the heartbreaking narrative of the city's Jewish community throughout the Nazi occupation.
Schindler’s Factory and Kraków Jewish Ghetto Guided Tour
This guided tour in Kraków suits history enthusiasts interested in World War II and Jewish heritage, exploring Schindler’s Factory and the former Jewish Ghetto.
Highlights
- Visit one of Kraków’s most important museums
- Learn the story of Oskar Schindler and his factory
- Walk through the former Jewish Ghetto with an expert guide
- See Ghetto Heroes Square and the symbolic Chair Memorial
- Discover the history of the Under the Eagle Pharmacy
Description
This tour offers an immersive experience of wartime Kraków and the resilience of its residents during the Nazi occupation. It starts at Schindler’s Enamel Factory, a key historical museum that presents the city's story from 1939 to 1945. With a licensed guide, you will skip ticket lines and explore the permanent exhibition “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945.”
The museum, housed in Schindler’s former factory, examines his role and the daily lives of Jewish and non-Jewish residents under German rule. Original artifacts, archival photos, and reconstructed interiors recreate the period’s atmosphere, with narrow corridors and subdued lighting reflecting the tension of that time.
You will learn how Schindler’s factory became a refuge for over a thousand Jewish workers within the broader context of persecution and deportations.
The tour continues to preserved fragments of the former Ghetto Walls, a reminder of the forced confinement of Jewish residents. You will visit Ghetto Heroes Square, once the ghetto’s center and deportation site, now marked by a memorial of empty metal chairs representing lives lost.
On the square, the Under the Eagle Pharmacy, run by Tadeusz Pankiewicz, provided vital assistance to ghetto residents during the occupation.
Includes
- Licensed professional guide
- Skip-the-line access to Schindler’s Factory Museum
- Guided walking tour of the former Kraków Jewish Ghetto
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts. Late arrivals cannot join and tickets are non-refundable.
- The exhibition includes narrow corridors and an immersive layout reflecting wartime conditions.
- The building is now a museum and no longer contains original machinery from Schindler’s factory.
- Tours are conducted in one language, selected at booking, with groups limited to 25 participants.
- Start times are approximate and may change due to scheduling.
- Full names of all participants are required at booking, as tickets are personalized. Missing names may result in denied entry.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress accordingly.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book your tickets in advance and wear comfortable shoes for walking.
