Guided Tours

Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour

Visitors on a guided tour inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, viewing historical exhibits.

Oskar Schindler's vintage desk and chair in Schindler's Factory, Krakow, with a large map on the wall.

Tour group exploring Oskar Schindler’s Factory area in Krakow.

Krakow Jewish Ghetto square with empty chair sculptures and historical buildings.

Duration

3 hr - 5 hr

Open today

9:00am - 8:00pm

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Guided tour

4.7/5

(574)

Francis H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Schindlers Factory The location is a museum situated in Schindlers Factory, full of artefacts and information which leads you through the occupation of Krakow during WW 2. There are set times for tour groups , as it does have the potential to become a bit crowded, but groups do move steadily through, inside we found the centre staff very helpful . We received confirmation texts prior to the visit to confirm the meeting point and who our tour guide would be. We met our tour guide Ewa outside as arranged where we were provided with head sets. Ewa was extremely skilled in her presentation, being both knowledgeable and informative. She was passionate in her narrative and inclusive, I am constantly humbled by the strength and fortitude of the tour guides that we have met on this strip , who deal with this awful period of history every day. Ewa also also took us in the Ghetto walking tour where you do see a part of the remaining wall, other land marks , including the memorial square with the bronze chairs, and the ghetto pharmacy ( we visited this later as it was also included in the ticket, the inside has been remodelled to what it originally was). We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would recommend this tour, we intend to return at some stage to revisit Schindlers Factory as independent tourists to spend more time there. Please note that there is a cafe on site at Schindlers Factory plus a book shop where we purchased the English translation versions of ‘The Krakow Ghetto Pharmacy’, and ‘Childhood Behind Barbed Wire’ ( this one relates to Auschwitz and Birkenau ). They are resonantly priced but a lot more difficult to find in the UK.

Libby C

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The tour guide was absolutely incredible. So knowledgable, so lovely, very chatty. It was the best tour I've ever been on (having been to Poland before). I'm Jewish and I discussed my family history from Poland during the Holocaust and really felt that our history was represented, put across. It is SUCH an important job to share the history of what happened and the tour did exactly that. I have no words to describe how impactful it was, I can only imagine the impact it would have on people who have never been educated on it all and are learning it for the first time - despite my extensive education in school around our history, and growing up in the shadow of the Holocaust with my family history being spoken about my whole life, I still learned so much. Despite being in krakow for only 3 days this is by far the best thing I did and I'm so glad I took the time to participate in the tour- thank you so much.

Andrew H

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Eva was there to greet the group. Organised and great time management. The tour was incredibly informative. Our guide, Michał was utterly brilliant. Fluent in English, he had me engaged from the start. With attention to detail, he gave an inspiring educational tour, facilitated time and consideration to the group for questions and it never felt rushed. Thank you for a wonderful day. Highly recommend this, hence 5 stars. Well deserved. Andi from Australia 🇦🇺

Alistair R

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The guide was amazing and passionate about the subject and shared a lot of information. The factory has lots to see and you could spend hours there just looking and reading but the guide was about to share lots of facts and brought the story alive. The getto tour was a walk around the local area bringing to life the stories from the area and was really interesting. Highly recommend.

Humberto M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Very good tour and experience to catch the sprit of the city witin the occupancy of the Nazis, how the eternal fight between good and evil takes place, it's an intimate response of each and everyone of us to embrace and follow a chosen path even when it's actually impossible to take 100 of only one side

Nicola B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Our guide Joanna was absolutely fantastic, she was really engaging and a fantastic presenter. We learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Joanna made our trip worthwhile and we cannot recommend her enough, it wasn't rushed she took time to explain and we learnt so much that day

Take a guided tour of Schindler’s Factory and Krakow’s Jewish Ghetto, led by an expert local guide in your chosen language (English, French, Spanish, or German).

Get priority entry to Schindler’s Factory, and listen to stories of Oskar Schindler’s legacy and the real events that inspired “Schindler’s List.”

Walk through Podgórze’s historic streets and discover moving memorials like the 68 Empty Chairs in Heroes’ Square.

Explore the pharmacy “Under the Eagle,” a key site for Krakow’s wartime Jewish community. Spot the still-standing part of a wall that survived destruction of WW2 damage.

Your guide plays a key role in demonstrating the connection between Jewish life at the factory and the Ghetto, and how the community's personal and professional lives were at stake under Nazi occupation.

To understand the full gamut of Jewish experience, upgrade for a walking tour of Kazimierz district, the 'rich' quarter of the Jews before they were displaced to the Ghetto under Nazi occupation.

English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line entry to Schindler's Factory

Walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto at Podgórze

Walking tour of Kazimierz Jewish district (as per option selected)

Food and drinks

Hotel transfers

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
Start point
Krakow
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1. Oskar Schindler’s Factory
Tickets included
Passes By
Jewish Ghetto
2. Kazimierz (as per option selected)
Free Admission
End point
Krakow
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What our guests say
Enola R
Couple
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Yesterday
The guide's kindness and vast experience made the whole tour super interesting. I really recommend doing this activity if you visit Krakow!
Leona H
Couple
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3 days ago
Wonderful guideJoanne provided us plenty of information about the exhibits. We wouldn’t have read if we’d gone onOurOwn.
Tricia R
Couple
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Yesterday
The tour was more than I expected! I appreciated the in-depth history!
Mr Thomas M
Couple
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4 days ago
Very powerful place and the guides had excellent knowledge!
Francis H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Schindlers Factory The location is a museum situated in Schindlers Factory, full of artefacts and information which leads you through the occupation of Krakow during WW 2. There are set times for tour groups , as it does have the potential to become a bit crowded, but groups do move steadily through, inside we found the centre staff very helpful . We received confirmation texts prior to the visit to confirm the meeting point and who our tour guide would be. We met our tour guide Ewa outside as arranged where we were provided with head sets. Ewa was extremely skilled in her presentation, being both knowledgeable and informative. She was passionate in her narrative and inclusive, I am constantly humbled by the strength and fortitude of the tour guides that we have met on this strip , who deal with this awful period of history every day. Ewa also also took us in the Ghetto walking tour where you do see a part of the remaining wall, other land marks , including the memorial square with the bronze chairs, and the ghetto pharmacy ( we visited this later as it was also included in the ticket, the inside has been remodelled to what it originally was). We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would recommend this tour, we intend to return at some stage to revisit Schindlers Factory as independent tourists to spend more time there. Please note that there is a cafe on site at Schindlers Factory plus a book shop where we purchased the English translation versions of ‘The Krakow Ghetto Pharmacy’, and ‘Childhood Behind Barbed Wire’ ( this one relates to Auschwitz and Birkenau ). They are resonantly priced but a lot more difficult to find in the UK.

Trace the history of Krakow’s Jewish Ghetto and Schindler’s Factory on this 3-hour guided tour with skip-the-line entry.

Getting started

Meet your guide near the main entrance of Schindler’s Factory or the designated meeting point in Podgórze. After a quick ticket check and introduction, your guide will outline the route and share essential background before you begin exploring.

What to expect

Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Jewish Ghetto

Step into the story of Nazi-occupied Krakow as you visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory, a site made famous by its role in saving Jewish lives during World War II. Walk through the historic streets of Podgórze, once the heart of the Jewish Ghetto, and encounter sites that shaped Krakow’s wartime legacy.

Features

Schindler’s Factory: Explore the preserved factory where Oskar Schindler employed and protected Jewish workers, learning about his legacy and the events that inspired “Schindler’s List.” See personal artifacts, photographs, and the permanent exhibition 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.

Heroes’ Square: Visit the 68 Empty Chairs memorial, a powerful tribute to the victims and survivors of the ghetto.

Podgórze Ghetto: Walk past remnants of the original ghetto wall and former residences, gaining insight into daily life under occupation.

Pharmacy Under the Eagle: Discover the story of this pharmacy, which served as a crucial support point for the Jewish community during the war.

Multilingual live guide: Tours are available in English, French, German, or Spanish, ensuring an in-depth historical context.

For deeper insight into Jewish life, upgrade to a walking tour of Kazimierz — the once-prosperous Jewish quarter before the community was relocated to the Ghetto during Nazi occupation.

Oskar Schindler's Factory

Monday	10:00am - 2:00pm	last entry 12:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:30pm

What to bring

Valid photo ID that matches the name on the ticket

Comfortable walking shoes (the tour involves extended periods of walking)

Accessibility

The attraction is accessible for wheelchair users.

This experience is not suitable for people with claustrophobia.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage

Pets, except for registered service animals

Food and drinks

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication

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