Schindler's Factory + Ghetto in Krakow and Wieliczka Tour English tour
ID: GYG255707-442592
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Krakow by visiting 2 important places in the city. Enjoy entering Oskar Schindler's Factory, stroll the streets of the former Jewish ghetto. Finally, visit the famous Salt Mine
Take a tour with a licensed museum guide of Schindler's factory, featured in Stephen Spielberg's oscar-winning film "Schindler's List." Learn about the story of a German entrepreneur who helped many Jews throughout the war.
Then, walk through the streets of Podgórze and see the evidence of the terrible events that took place during the Second World War. See a part of the undestroyed wall around the ghetto, houses where thousands of displaced Jews used to live, the pharmacy "Under the Eagle", and the Empty Chair Monument in the Heroes' Square, with its symbolic 68 chairs.
Next, begin the second half of the tour and be driven to Wieliczka, a small town 10 kilometers from Krakow. Visit one of the largest old salt mines in Europe and explore it at your own pace without a guide. The depth of the 700-year-old mine is 340 meters, the total length of corridors and tunnels is over 245 kilometers.
Highlights
- Learn about World War II history at Schindler's Factory
- Walk around the former Jewish Ghetto and see the Empty Chair Monument
- Discover the underground world of the centuries-old Wieliczka Salt Mine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The regular Salt Mine tour requires lots of walking and climbing stairs.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
The guide will meet you in front of the main entrance to the Schindler's Factory Museum, with the "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
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.
