Krakow: Schindler’s Factory Visit With Local Guide

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Take a guided tour of the historical museum located in the former enamel factory of Oscar Schindler, as made famous in Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List.” Experience the museum’s moving permanent collection. Learn about everyday life in Krakow during the Nazi occupation from 1939 to 1945. The exhibition is a story about both the Poles and Jews, as well as the Nazi occupiers.

Enter Schindler’s office, which has been preserved within the factory's administrative building. See the “Survivor’s Ark” made of thousands of enamel pots, similar to those produced in the factory. Witness documentary photographs, eyewitness accounts, film documentaries, and multimedia presentations.

Wander through a theatrical recreation of Krakow’s historical city space. Board a tram and watch a documentary portraying the everyday life of the city. Visit a typical Jewish apartment. See artifacts from the Plazow camp. Walk through the “Hall of Choices”.

What's Included

Entrance ticket
Live guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to the Museum

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Visit the Schindler's Factory Museum and learn about Krakow during the Nazi Occupation on a 1.5 hour guided tour. The exhibition is a story about Krakow and the fate of its Polish and Jewish inhabitants during World War II, about the Germans - occupiers and the factory owner - Oskar Schindler, whose fate was recalled in the 1993 film by Steven Spielberg.
Wander through occupied Krakow with our professional guide who will help you delve into the meaning of the exhibition. Walking along the cobbled streets you will enter a hairdresser, photographer, an authentic photoplasticon, get on a tram, through the windows of which you will see a film about the life of the city, go through the narrow labyrinth of the ghetto with a Jewish apartment in it, and then with its inhabitants to the camp in Płaszów .
Touch the history, feel the emotions of the inhabitants of the city of the war period thanks to modern multimedia and knowledgeable guide.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • From January 1, 2026: Start times are approximate and may change due to museum/site scheduling. You can choose a preferred time, but the exact time is not guaranteed.
  • When booking a tour, please provide accurate information for each person. From January 1, 2026, admission tickets are personal.
  • From January 1, 2026: When going on the tour, please bring your ID. The information on your ID and ticket must match to enter the museum.
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