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Schindler's Factory Tours | Learn About an Important Time in History With an Expert Guide
- Here's your chance to learn about the series of tragic events that took place in Krakow on this guided tour of Schindler's Factory.
- Benefit from skip-the-line entry into the factory, and see Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory repaint the wartime events that happened in the city for 1.5 hours.
- Marvel at the heroic life of Oskar Schindler, and how he saved the lives of many Jewish laborers thrown into gas chambers.
- Drop by the photographer’s shop, board a tram, and walk through the crowded streets of a Jewish ghetto.
- See where the events depicted in Steven Speilberg's film "Schindler's List" occurred in the now-famous Schindler's factory.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry into Oskar Schindler’s Factory
- Expert English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guide (optional)
- English private guided tour (optional)
- Tip: Take a tour around the original second-floor offices used by Oskar Schindler and his secretary which are preserved and open to the public.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Please note this is a group tour with a strictly defined schedule, please, don't be late.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Embark on a spirited guided tour of Schindler's Factory and Plaszow concentration camp, to get a glimpse of Polish history into the tumultuous times of WWII.
- Follow your expert English-speaking guide, and get skip-the-line entry into the Oscar Schindler Factory Museum.
- Learn about the entrepreneur who saved the lives of over 1,000 jews during WWII.
- Then, head over to the second-largest Nazi concentration camp in Poland, Plaszow, which was originally intended to be a forced labor camp.
- Pay your respects at the large memorial dedicated to the victims, at the camp area which now consists of sparsely wooded hills and fields.
- Visit the camp replica in Liban Quarry a few hundred meters away from Plaszow area which is now a nature reserve, constructed by Stephen Spielberg.
- Important note: Tram tickets (3.4 PLN) are not included.
Inclusions
- An expert English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket to the Schindler's Factory Museum
Exclusions
- Tram tickets (3.4 PLN)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Schindler's Factory | Jewish Ghetto and Podgórze district | Under the Eagle Pharmacy | Plaszow
- Tip: If you're looking to avoid the crowds, the best time to visit Schindler's factory is in the shoulder season between April and May, or September to November.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Find yourself going back in time as you explore Schindler’s Factory-which was a forced labour camp.
- Learn about the lives lived by the Jews, forced to work in the Factory even in extreme conditions.
- Wander the streets of Podgórze, where the Jewish ghetto was, where more than 15,000 Jews were forced to live.
- Witness the exhibition-Krakow - Occupation 1939-1945- which revolves around the lives of the Polish and Jewish inhabitants of Krakow during WWII.
- The exhibition is in the administrative building of Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory.
Inclusions
- Professional tour guide
- A ticket to the museum Schindler's Factory
- This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:
- English-Guided Tour
- Spanish-Guided Tour
- German-Guided Tour
- French-Guided Tour
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Once the center of Jewish life in Krakow for over 500 years, Kazimierz was systematically destroyed during WWII.
- The area fell into despair and was only rebounded after Steven Spielberg depicted it through his film, 'Schindler's List.'
- As you explore Kazimierz, you'll find traces of its Jewish history still preserved in the form of the many synagogues and Jewish cemeteries.
- Today, it is an area that is brimming with Krakow's bohemian character - with bars and cafes, antique shops, and art galleries.
-Visit the Schindler's Factory Museum, where you can discover fascinating facts about WWII and learn about what life was like in the war. - You'll also get to learn more about Oskar Schindler, the man who saved the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.
Inclusions
- Expert guide (English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking)
- Entrance ticket to the museum (Schindler's Factory)
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Entrance ticket to the one of Synagogue and the cemetery - 10 PLN per person (optional)
Old Synagogue | Remuh Synagogue | Kupa Synagogue | Plac Nowy | Tempel Synagogue | Corpus Christi Church | Father Bernatek Footbridge | Ghetto Heroes Square | Schindler’s Factory
- Tip: Don't miss out on entering the Hall of Choices in Schindler's Factory. See a sculptural installation depicting the various emotions and attitudes experienced by the people during the war, acting as a culmination of the entire exhibition.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Apart from being the coolest neighborhood in Krakow, Kazimierz is also one of its oldest districts.
- Explore this beautiful area in an eco-friendly and fun way - via an electric golf cart!
- Fall in love with Kazimierz's beautiful streets, its colorful shops, indie galleries, and vintage stores.
- See over 20 historic monuments, like the Orthodox Jewish Old Synagogue and the 17th-century Kupa Synagogue.
- All through your journey, discover fascinating stories and tidbits about the sites around you, thanks to your audio guide.
- Then, your golf cart driver will drop you off at the Schindler's Factory Museum.
- Here, an expert local guide will accompany you as you set out exploring.
- Learn about Oskar Schindler, the man who saved several Jews by employing them in his enamel factory.
- Get an understanding of how Krakow was during WWII, how Nazi propaganda spread, how Jews were forced to live in a ghetto, and how the Polish citizens suffered the monstrosities of the war.
Inclusions
- Transportation by golf car (through the Kazimierz district)
- Audio guide (in a golf cart)
- Live guide (at the museum)
- Entrance ticket to the Schindler's Factory Museum
- Infants aged 6 and under can go for free. Children aged 7-17, as well as students aged 18-26, enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- If walking tours aren’t your thing, fret not, for there are many other forms of sightseeing, one amongst them being a city tour in an electric car
- An expert driver/tour guide will pick you up at the designated meeting point and sweep you through the streets of Krakow
- Pick up lesser-known facts and intriguing stories about the city by means of your detailed audio guide (available in 8 languages)
- Within two hours, you’ll cover the city’s most interesting and historical districts, including some remarkable landmarks
- Notice the Wawel Castle, the bishop’s palace, the Jagiellonian University, and more as you drive through Old Town
- The Jewish Quarter is comprised of Christian churches, old Jewish synagogues, and historical buildings from the former city of Kazimierz
- As you pass along the Ghetto, notice the remains of the ghetto walls and drive past the Main Square and the Schindler’s Factory
Inclusions
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Visit to Schindler's Factory (optional)
Exclusions
- Food & drinks
- Entry ticket to Schindler's Factory
- The audio guide is available in English, Swedish, German, Polish, French, Russian, Spanish & Italian
- If you wish to enter Schindler's Factory, you may do so directly at the ticketing booth at the museum (it is not included in this ticket)
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Why take a Schindler's Factory tour?
Schindler’s Factory boasts a rich history and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Poland. Here are a few reasons why you should take a Schindler’s Factory tour.
- A Schindler’s Factory tour offers tourists an opportunity to learn more about the factory-turned-museum because it includes an expert who knows the attraction inside out.
- Guided tours include a skip the line feature that allows you to skim past long queues and access the site on priority.
- On a guided tour, you get to learn so much about the history of the attraction and the various exhibitions, educational activities, and events it hosts.
- A guided tour allows you to explore the attraction more efficiently and smoothly with the help of a tour guide.
- There is usually a huge crowd waiting to enter Schindler’s Factory. Access gets easier, quicker, and hassle-free with guided tours.
Highlights covered on your Schindler's Factory tour
Museums
There are two museums inside Schindler’s Factory that depict the different aspects of life in Krakow during the reign of the Nazis through a series of exhibits. There are 45 exhibition rooms inside the museum – each of which has been recreated to depict the city’s wartime history and the pain and suffering its citizens experienced using everyday objects like newspapers, artifacts, and personal documents.
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Exhibitions
There are two exhibitions – one permanent and the other temporary – currently running at the Schindler’s Factory. The permanent exhibition tells the story of Krakow and how the Nazi occupation disrupted the relations between its Polish and Jewish residents. Also, get a glimpse of Oskar Schindler’s office and the Survivor’s Ark made of thousands of enamel pots, walk along the cobbled streets, board a tram, or check out the hair salon.
The temporary exhibition is divided into six parts depicting stories of the outbreak of war, the fate of the soldiers, deportation of civilians, the terror of German occupation, the Katyn massacre, and forced labor from the perspective of the citizens of Krakow. The collection also includes testimonies of eye-witnesses and soldiers, photographs, letters, and records.
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Events
Schindler’s Factory hosts several events throughout the year that take you back to the history of Krakow and its several historical locations. They also curate special tours of the exhibitions to help citizens get a better and deeper understanding of the war, its senselessness, and what life was like in Krakow during its course. There are also a few light-hearted events like the one focusing on the history of clothing and the changing fashion of Krakow in the 1930s.
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Educational activities
The museum also organizes educational activities and tours for children of different age groups to help them develop a deeper understanding of the history of Krakow and its German occupation during the Second World War. These classes held both online and offline, include a tour of the exhibitions where children are shown photographs, artifacts, and documents that tell of the history of the city during the war and the impact of Oskar Schindler’s historic decision during the time.
Guided tours vs non-guided tours
Guided tours
- A tour guide will accompany you and provide you with all the knowledge and information you need about the attraction.
- The skip the line feature on your Schindler’s Factory guided tour ticket will allow you to walk past long waiting lines and access the museum on priority.
- Guided tours have a fixed itinerary that includes all the important places you should visit within the attraction. It helps get around Schindler’s Factory more efficiently.
- A guided tour usually includes a small group of tourists for a more complete, immersive, and interactive experience.
Non-guided tours
- A general admission ticket allows you to explore the history museum at your own pace without any hurry.
- You can get yourself an audio guide to know about the history of the attraction.
- You will not be allowed to skip the line or skim past huge crowds to enter the museum. This means that you might have to wait in long queues that could take anywhere between 30 minutes to two hours.
Frequently asked questions about Schindler's Factory tours
Can I book a Schindler’s Factory tour?
Yes. Schindler’s Factory tour tickets are available for booking. You can book them here.
How can I book a Schindler’s Factory tour?
You can book a Schindler’s Factory tour online.
How much does a Schindler’s Factory tour cost?
A Schindler’s Factory tour starts from €15.
What are the different types of Schindler’s Factory tours?
There are six types of Schindler’s Factory tours available – Skip the Line Guided Tour of Oskar Schindler’s Factory, Combo (Save 7%) – Weiliczka Salt Mine + Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour, Oskar Schindler’s Story & Walking Tour, Jewish Quarter Kazimierz and Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour, Guided Tour of Oskar Schindler’s Factory, Jewish Quarter Kazimierz and Krakow Ghetto, and Guided Tour of Schindler’s Factory and Plaszow Concentration Camp.
What is included in Schindler’s Factory tours?
The Schindler’s Factory tours include access to all sections that are open to the public. You get to explore the two museums, exhibitions, educational activities, and events.
In what languages are the Schindler’s Factory guided tours available?
The Schindler’s Factory guided tours are available in four languages – English, German, Spanish, and French.
What does the Schindler’s Factory guided tour cover?
The guided tour covers the two museums inside Oskar Schindler’s Factory as well as the exhibitions, events, and activities that take place there. Get a glimpse of photographs, films, and documents depicting life in Krakow during the world war.
How many people can go on a Schindler’s Factory guided tour?
It depends on the guided tour you book. The small group guided tour will have no more than 10 people while the other guided tours have a maximum capacity of 25 guests.
Is the Schindler’s Factory tour worth it?
Yes. The Schindler’s Factory tour is worth it because it’s the best way to explore the enamel factory turned museum and learn all about its history.
Do the Schindler’s Factory guided tours include skip the line access?
Yes. The Schindler’s Factory guided tours include skip the line access.
Can I cancel a booked Schindler’s Factory tour ticket?
It depends on the type of guided tour you book. A few can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the scheduled date while others cannot be cancelled, refunded, or rescheduled. Please check your ticket cancellation policy while booking.
How long is the Schindler’s Factory guided tour?
The Schindler’s Factory guided tours are between 1 hour 30 minutes to 5 hours long, depending on the tour you choose.
Are there any discounted tickets for Schindler’s Factory tours?
Yes. Children aged 0 to 6 years get free entry while those between 7 to 17 years of age and students aged 18 to 26 years enjoy reduced prices. Please carry a valid photo ID. Additionally, guests can get up to 5% off on their tickets.
