Jewish Quarter and Schindler's Factory Guided Tour in Krakow

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Explore one of Krakow's most significant and popular museums, the Schindler's Enamel Factory, nestled at 4 Lipowa Street and integral to the Historical Museum of Krakow. The museum's centerpiece is the exhibition titled "Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945".

Join a guided tour led by a seasoned professional who will expertly unravel the exhibition's multifaceted narratives, including the compelling story of Oskar Schindler. By opting for this tour, you'll bypass the lengthy queues for ticket purchases, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.

Embark on a guided stroll through the Kazimierz district, Krakow's historic Old Jewish Quarter and enrich your understanding of the city's rich cultural tapestry.

What's Included

• Kazimierz walking tour
• Tickets to the Schindler's Factory Museum
• Professional tour guide
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the steps of the Old Synagogue, ul. Szeroka 24. The guide with the "excursions.city" sign.

End point

The tour ends on Lipowa 4, in front of Oskar Schindler's Factory

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Szeroka Street

    Szeroka Street is the center of old Jewish culture, where you can see old synagogues, palaces and majestic houses from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga

    The Old Synagogue is the oldest preserved synagogue in Poland and one of the most valuable monuments of Jewish religious architecture in Europe.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Remuh Synagogue (Synagoga Remuh)

    The Remuh Synagogue is the second oldest Jewish prayer house in Kraków. The synagogue and the adjacent cemetery form a unique and priceless complex of Jewish architecture and sacred art.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Kupa Synagogue (Synagoga Kupa)

    The Kupa Synagogue is the last synagogue built during the existence of the Jewish town. It was also called Szpitalna because of its close proximity to the former Jewish hospital and the Poor, because the poorest members of the Jewish community prayed there.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Market Square

    The New Square is a part of Krakow that is part of the Old Town District I. In the years 1859–1951 it was a separate III cadastral district of the city. In 1994, Nowy Świat was recognized as a historical monument.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Tempel Synagogue

    The Tempel Synagogue is one of the four active synagogues in Krakow, but services are held sporadically, it is also a thriving center of Jewish culture, which hosts numerous concerts and meetings, especially during the Jewish Culture Festival.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Corpus Christi Church (Kosciol Bozego Ciala)

    The Corpus Christi Church is distinguished by its size, importance and architecture. Its beauty is best shown in the interior of the temple, where the gothic stone walls harmonize with the gold of the baroque.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Father Bernatek Footbridge

    The Father Bernatek Footbridge is a unique place in Podgórze, built in 2010 on the site of the former Podgórze bridge, it connects Kazimierz with Podgórze

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Plac Bohaterow Getta

    The Ghetto Heroes Square is a square in the Podgórze district of Krakow. In the years 1941–1943 it was within the ghetto. It was a place of concentration of the Jewish population before transport to concentration camps. Currently, there is an unusual monument in this place - several dozen cast-iron chairs standing individually in the square. They symbolize the items left over from the liquidation of the ghetto.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera

    The museum presents the tragic events that took place in Krakow during World War II, they are shown in the Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List" by Stephen Spielberg. The unusual and modern exhibition of the museum will not leave anyone indifferent.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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