Kraków Plaszów Camp & the True Story of Schindler Free Tour
Overview
Why is this story worth discovering?
• KL Płaszów: We’ll walk through the former concentration camp grounds, where only symbolic traces remain today – a monument, road fragments, and ruins. I will talk about the prisoners’ daily lives, the role of commandant Amon Göth, and the paradox of Schindler’s factory becoming a place of survival.
• In Schindler’s Footsteps: We’ll visit locations from Spielberg’s film, but most importantly, places of real events, from the Grey House (SS offices and Göth’s bureau) to the quarry (Schindler’s List film set).
• People, not numbers: You’ll hear stories of real individuals, victims (like Roma Ligocka) and those who risked their lives to help (like Mietek Pemper, co-author of the list).
Selected sites we’ll visit:
– Grey House
– Commandant’s Office
– SS Barracks
– Funeral Hall
– Jewish Cemeteries
– Jewish Prisoners’ Barracks
– Execution Site
– Industrial Area
– Quarry
– Commandant’s Villa
Why trust me?
– I specialize in historical and military tourism (author of guides)
– Licensed tour leader for many years
– Then&Now
“This place calls for silence, and one question: what would I have done?”
This activity includes:
- Jewish Funeral Parlour Ruins
- The Grey House
- Torn Hearts Monument
- Plac apelowy
- The Red House
- Care of a licensed tour guide
- Presentation of original pic Then Now era
On arrival
We will meet at the car park in front of the Kraków Plaszów train station building.
Things to note
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.
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.
