Krakow: Schindler's Factory, Ghetto, and Plaszow Camp Tour
ID: GYG433657-781073
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Learn about the occupation of Krakow during World War II by visiting the famous museum at Schindler's Factory. Explore the Jewish Ghetto and take a tram to the former concentration camp in Plaszow.
Take a journey through Krakow's tragic historical sights and find out how they related to the city's Jewish population during World War II. Visit Oskar Schindler's famous factory for a guided tour with a ticket included, see the Jewish Ghetto, and explore the former Plaszow Concentration Camp.
Meet your guide at the entrance to Schindler's Factory and step inside. Explore the museum to learn about the life of Oskar Schindler, who saved many of his employees from the Nazis. See his office and admire the symbolic survival arch, made of pots like the ones produced at the factory.
Enter a multimedia installation for a trip back in time. Observe aspects of life in Krakow during World War II, including a hairdresser's salon, a photography studio, and a typical apartment in the Jewish Ghetto. Leave the museum and go on a guided walk through Heroes of the Ghetto Square.
Hear about the old living conditions in the ghetto and find out the significance of the Empty Chairs memorial. Finally, board a tram to the Plaszow district to visit the remains of a concentration camp. Reflect on the camp's tragic history in the company of your guide.
Highlights
- Take in the remaining pieces of the wall that surrounded the Jewish Ghetto
- Explore the interactive Schindler Museum in Krakow and learn about his life
- Watch a multimedia installation about everyday life in World War II-era Krakow
- Pay your respects to Holocaust victims at the former Płaszów Concentration Camp
- Come across ancient buildings where thousands of displaced Jews used to live
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory museum. The guide will be holding an "excursions.city" sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
