Schindler's Factory Guided Tour

FromPLN 90
2 hours
Krakow, Poland

About this activity

Delve into Krakow's WWII history with a guided tour of Schindler's Factory Museum and key historical sites, including Ghetto Heroes Square and the former Jewish ghetto area.

Highlights

  • Explore Schindler's Factory Museum
  • Learn about Krakow under Nazi occupation
  • See Ghetto Heroes Square's Empty Chair Monument
  • Visit the former Jewish ghetto area
  • Discover Oskar Schindler's office and Survivor's Ark

Full description

Step back in time and uncover the poignant history of Krakow during World War II on this immersive guided tour. Begin with skip-the-line access to Schindler's Factory Museum, where you'll explore exhibits detailing the city's wartime experiences. Your knowledgeable guide will share compelling stories about Oskar Schindler's efforts to save over 1,200 Jews. Wander through the former Jewish ghetto area, visit the Empty Chair Monument in Ghetto Heroes Square, and see the Survivor's Ark made of enamel pots. This tour offers a profound insight into Krakow's past, making it a must-do for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the city's resilience and spirit.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line entry to Schindler's Factory Museum
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Visit to Ghetto Heroes Square and other historical sites
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Meeting point

Start Location

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, Lipowa 4, 30-702 Kraków, Poland

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
  • Photography is allowed, but flash photography may be restricted in certain areas.
  • The tour may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility due to the walking involved.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking approximately 3 kilometers.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Be prepared for potential weather changes; check the forecast and dress accordingly.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Please Note: The museum focuses more on the course of World War II in Kraków than on the figure of Oskar Schindler himself.
  • As all museum tickets are issued in individual names, please provide the full names of all participants at the time of booking.
  • Please remember to bring a valid identity document (passport or ID), as museum staff may request it.
  • If you choose the “On-Site Tickets” option, please note that tickets must be purchased on-site at the museum.
  • Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded.

Traveler reviews

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Great tour with WOYCEK!

Woycek was an amazing guide! Intelligent, insightful, and graciously witty.

O8562MIcolleengAug 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great

Our tour guide, Vojtech, was great. Well organised from the start (unlike the other tour guide), he gave us an orange sticker so he could identify us and kept us up to date on the tour delay. He was fun and informative, efficient and caring. He was still interested in our experience despite this being his umpteenth tour. Highly recommend.

N2878DEmandypAug 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Woycek- Schindlers Factory Tour

Great guide Woycek Informative and entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour

Venture22156076381Aug 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent tour exceptional guide

Exceptional tour delivered by an amazing guide named Foki. Communicated everything via WhatsApp and replied pretty much straight away. Every day is a school day and when you thought you knew about what the Polish people went though you have some sad and surprising information to digest. Would absolutely recommend without doubt

A2786VLrichardhAug 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Lack of clarity on what was purchased and visit to be reviewed

Attention, they made me pay for the entrance tickets; the price indicated is just a guide. I expected more clarity from Viator, but the guide seemed to already know! The vouchers sent are useless! The visit turned out to be chaotic and rushed, unfortunately also not very focused on the factory. It turns out to be a summary of the war and the history of Poland during that period. The guide was very linear but not very focused on his route and not very good at understanding what the group was asking (maybe talk less but leave time to see things). Good English but I must say audio only by voice and with a fairly monotonous tone in expressiveness. Overall, for the price paid between the guide and tickets on-site, we believe the experience was barely sufficient (out of respect for the place and history), but certainly both the clarity of Viator and the experience of the guide need to be reviewed.

Fabrizio_PAug 18, 2026VIATOR