Krakow: Cruise and Tour of Former Concentration Camp Płaszów
ID: GYG409578-743221
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Get onboard a comfortable boat to admire the panorama of Krakow along the way and reach the Podgórze district with the waves of the Vistula River. Learn the history of Płaszów on a walking tour of the site of the former concentration camp.
Experience the royal city from the river from the deck of a modern catamaran, embarking on a short panoramic cruise on the Vistula River. As you pass Wawel, churches, and other monuments, hear information about them from the boat's modern sound system and enjoy beautiful views from the open platform in fine weather. Travel in comfort on a heated deck with leather sofas on cold days.
Meet with a knowledgeable guide and visit the site of the former Krakow-Płaszów concentration camp. Learn the important history of the site during the war and see the silent monuments dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Understand the influence of Nazi rule in this area as the guide teaches about how the deportation of Jews from the Krakow ghetto, which began in 1942, proceeded. Walk through the different parts of the camp and learn about what life was like in the camp and pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.
Highlights
- See the panorama of Krakow from the deck of a modern catamaran
- Walk with a guide along the paths along which prisoners of KL Płaszów walked
- Learn the history of the concentration camp and the war
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour ends at a location other than the starting point, return boat trip or other transport are not included.
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
Look for the person with a "Cracow Boat" 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
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.
