Krakow: Kazimierz, Jewish Ghetto, Wieliczka, Auschwitz
ID: GYG404266-733851
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
3 days
Description
Go on a guided tour to some of the most historical sights in Krakow and get a deep insight into the city's past and present, the impacts of World War II, and the Holocaust.
Explore Kazimierz, the Jewish quarter of Krakow. Walk along artistic streets home to independent galleries and vintage fashion boutiques. Walk around the Krakow Ghetto and learn about the history behind this part of the city from your guide.
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest mines in the world and an extraordinary place full of secrets and legends. Walk past magnificent chambers, countless corridors and see majestic salt sculptures.
Learn about the story of Oscar Schindler as you visit his former Enamel Factory, which is now turned into a museum. See the 'Krakow under Nazi occupation' exhibition to find out more about the city's history.
Visit Płaszów and Auschwitz, two Nazi concentration camps established under the authority of the SS and police leaders in Krakow. These concentration camps are preserved intact as a reminder of the crime committed against humanity. The Auschwitz museum includes the ruins of crematoria, gas chambers, the railway platform, and other elements from the former concentration camp. Get deep insights about the Holocaust from your guide.
Highlights
- Explore Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter of Krakow
- Learn about the history of the Krakow Ghetto
- Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest mines in the world
- Visit Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory museum
- Get deep insights about the Holocaust at Płaszów and Auschwitz
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special registration is required when booking entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. All admission tickets to this Museum are personal. Please make sure to include the name and surname of each participant as spelled on the ID document.
Please wear comfortable shoes since the tour requires a lot of walking and come prepared for the weather conditions of the tour day(s).
Please remember that it is quite cold inside the Salt mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to wear or carry a set of warmer clothing.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your tour guide on the steps of the Old Synagogue. The guide will be holding a sign that says 'excursions.city.'
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
