Krakow: Former Concentration Camp Plaszow Guided Tour Plaszow CC Guided Tour
ID: GYG397328-721810
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn about the history of the Krakow-Plaszow concentration camp, how the camp featured in the Spielberg movie Schindler's List, and about the man behind the film, Oskar Schindler.
Visit the former concentration camp at Krakow-Plashov, which opened in 1940. Learn about its dark history, how it started as a forced labor camp and was converted into a concentration camp in 1941. Pay your respects at the several memorials dedicated to remembering the victims.
Come to understand the impact of Nazi rule in the area and how the deportation of Jews from the Krakow ghetto, beginning in 1942, came to pass. See the different parts of the camp and learn about the intensive labor carried out at the quarry and military factories. Get an in-depth insight into what camp life was like.
Discuss the life of Oskar Schindler and hear how the camp was portrayed in the 1993 movie, Schindler's List. Visit the replica of the camp built under the direction of Steven Spielberg in the Liban Quarry, some hundred meters away.
Highlights
- Take a comprehensive tour of the Plaszow Concentration Camp
- Remember the victims of the Holocaust at the camp's memorials
- Learn about the life of Oskar Schindler and where the Schindler's List film was filmed
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meeting point: at the entrance of Apteka Pod Orlem. Look for the guide 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
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.
