Krakow in 3 Days: Schindler’s Story, Auschwitz & Salt Mine

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Schindler’s Story Sites & Płaszów Memorial Area
2 stops
1
Schindler’s Story – Podgórze & Kazimierz Walking Tour. Discover the true story behind Schindler’s List on a guided walking tour through the real streets and neighborhoods connected with Krakow’s wartime history. Begin outside Oskar Schindler’s former enamel factory on Lipowa Street and learn how Schindler used his factory and position to protect Jewish workers during the Nazi occupation. Continue through Podgórze, the site of the former Nazi German ghetto, and discover authentic locations connected with both historical events and Spielberg’s film. The route continues to Kazimierz, once the center of Jewish life in Krakow. Walk through historic streets and courtyards while learning about the district’s prewar Jewish community and its transformation during the war.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Plaszow Concentration Camp
Continue to the former Płaszów concentration camp, now a memorial site and place of remembrance. Walk through the grounds where thousands of people were imprisoned and learn about the history of the camp, its victims, and survivors. Your guide will provide context about Płaszów and its connection to the wider history of Krakow during the Nazi occupation. This part of the tour offers a quiet opportunity for reflection and a deeper understanding of the events depicted in Schindler’s List.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
3 stops
3
Krakow
Transfer Krakow → Oświęcim Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned group vehicle.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz I Museum Visit the first part of the camp with a licensed museum guide. See original barracks, exhibits, and the remnants of daily life inside the camp. Short Break Auschwitz II–Birkenau Continue to Birkenau to see the remains of gas chambers, crematoria, and rail platforms. Your museum guide provides sensitive commentary throughout.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Krakow
Return to Krakow Reflect quietly on the way back after a day of remembrance and understanding.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Polish Lunch & Klezmer Music Concert
4 stops
6
Krakow
Transfer Krakow → Wieliczka Depart from Krakow for a short, comfortable drive to one of Poland’s most unique UNESCO sites.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Descend 135 meters underground with an in-house guide and explore magnificent chambers, salt sculptures, and the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Krakow
Transfer Back to Krakow Return to the city after your underground adventure.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Klezmer Music
End your 3-day journey with an atmospheric live Klezmer music performance. Rooted in the musical traditions of Central and Eastern European Jewish communities, Klezmer music is an important part of Krakow’s cultural heritage. Enjoy a live performance in an intimate setting and experience the melodies, rhythms, and traditions that remain an important part of the city’s Jewish cultural identity.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers cannot join and tickets are non-refundable.
• All group tours are conducted in one language, selected when booking.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions — dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes.

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