Oskar Schindler’s Factory & Ghetto Guided Tour

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.