Krakow Ghetto & Schindler's Factory: Stories of Courage and Survival
Overview
Experience a moving journey through the Krakow Ghetto and Schindler's Factory – places where tragedy intertwines with hope. Discover the true stories of heroes and victims that will forever change your perspective on the world.
Why choose this tour?
• Touch living history
• Feel powerful emotions
• Gain deeper understanding
• Passionate guides – experts for whom Krakow's history is not just dates, but human stories
Krakow Ghetto – Memorial of Pain
In 1941, Nazis established a closed Jewish district in Podgórze, crowding thousands into inhuman conditions. Today its remnants stand as silent witnesses.
"Where tourists walk today, human dramas once unfolded. Every stone remembers."
This activity includes:
- Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
- Plac Bohaterów Getta
- Fragment of Ghetto Wall
- Local experienced guide
- care of a licensed tour guide
On arrival
Meeting point: Rynek Podgórski Square, in front of St. Joseph’s Church – the distinctive red-brick church that dominates the square. Your guide will be waiting there before the tour begins.
Includes:
- Care of an experienced, licensed tour guide and travel organizer.
- The guide is a native Polish speaker fluent in English, providing extensive information about Poland’s history and current affairs, as well as assistance in various situations.
Please note that this is an outdoor walking tour. The tour does not include entrance tickets to Schindler’s Factory Museum or the Eagle Pharmacy Museum. During the tour, your guide will present these sites from the outside and explain their historical significance and role during World War II.
Things to note
Key sites:
• Ghetto Heroes Square (with its iconic empty chairs memorial)
• Eagle Pharmacy (where Tadeusz Pankiewicz saved countless lives)
• Preserved ghetto walls
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
