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Oskar Schindler's Factory Skip-the-Line Tickets

Couple exploring street signs inside Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.

Photo album with historical images at Oskar Schindler's Factory entrance.

Train station exhibit inside Oskar Schindler's Factory with visitor watching historical footage.

Visitors viewing historical exhibits at Oskar Schindler's Factory in Krakow, Poland.

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10:00am - 02:00pm

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4.5/5

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Helen

Oct 2025

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4/5

Very interesting tour. Our tour guide was excellent (I forget his name but he had a beard) with very good English. The tour was just the right length and full of interesting content. I imagine it must be hard talking about such depressing times on a daily basis so I appreciate the guides for the work they do. One thing though would be to have a sign outside saying Tour Meeting Point, as its very confusing at the entrance as there are so many people, and the photo sent prior is different. We went in 15 mins before and we told twice to keep waiting outside when our group had already gone in and we unfortunately missed the start of the tour. Went to the Salt Mines the next day and the signage and queuing process was seamless. Its not difficult.

Shelly

Sep 2025

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4/5

I really enjoyed the factory tour however there were so many things that she could've pointed out outside of everything on the walls. Basically we got a tour of this place with discussions of all the pictures and comments about the pictures on the walls. There was so much more in this museum that we missed because we didn't realize that we were only gonna be talking About the walls and pictures. The Guide, however, was very knowledgeable and she was very kind however, I probably would not recommend this Tour if you're on time constraints because you miss a lot of the artifacts and things in the museum that I'm sure are very interesting. However, she did not discuss any of that

Eileen

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Seamless entry to the museum. Whilst we enjoyed it it was very stuffy in the building- needs to be ventilated. Lots of war time history. We knew there would not be any elements of the factory floor to see on the tour but others may not be aware of that fact. Lots to look at and read as we went around but no time allotted to take in these displays whilst listening to our guide and then being moved on. Book shop tiny and coffee/ snack area and toilet facilities the same- far too small for the volume of people who visit. Overall enjoyed the content of the museum very much, just wished there was more time to linger and absorb the displays.

Skip the ticket line and head straight into Oskar Schindler’s Factory, a landmark of Krakow’s WWII history.

This landmark was a former enamelware factory run by the German Oskar Schindler, who saved the lives of more than 1000+ Jews.

It now has immersive exhibits on Krakow under Nazi occupation, including personal belongings and photographs of Jewish citizens and the Barbakan defense structure, a medieval remnant.

Walk through rooms that inspired the movie “Schindler’s List,” gaining insight into the city’s Jewish community and wartime resilience.

Upgrade for a guided tour to uncover personal stories, rare artifacts, and the impact of Schindler’s heroic actions during the Holocaust.

Enhance your visit with a walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto, led by a live guide sharing firsthand accounts and hidden history.

Alternatively, opt for a combo tour with the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, complete with transport, headsets, and a professional guide.

Skip-the-line entry ticket to Schindler’s Factory

Guided tour of Schindler’s Factory (as option selected)

Walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto (as per option selected)

Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine with transfers (as per option selected)

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Chris
Nov 2025
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5/5
The tour was on time and we were met in the meeting place and escorted in to the museum. The tour is 90 minutes and at times you could see that the guide was rushing through and with a few checks of his phone to see the time he was definitely keeping pace. Yes I would have loved to have more time reading each display but I wouldn't have learnt as much as I did if I visited independently. The guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Overall I enjoyed this experience and would book it again.
Ann
Nov 2025
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3/5
I booked a guided tour around the Oskar Schindler factory 2 days beforehand. This did allow for flexibility in planning our time in Krakow. Our guide had excellent knowledge & spoke with passion including experiences of his own family. My score of 3/5 reflects the fact that my friend & I would both have liked to spend more time in the museum reading the information boards associated with the exhibits in addition to hearing the descriptions provided by the guide.
Jacqueline
Nov 2025
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3/5
We learned lots of facts we didn't know about Krakow, the ghetto and the context during the war. However our guide was extremely difficult to understand due to relatively poor English and a very strong accent , the tour was very rushed, and it was really very little about Schindler, despite being billed as the Schindler factory tour. So all in all, not we expected and could have been much better.
Maria
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide was waiting for us and was immediately warm and welcoming. She was very knowledegable, informative and was able to suggest further reading material on the subject. The visit provided us with context for day to day life in Poland for ordinary people.
Ann
Nov 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The guide was very good ... problem Is hearing him when the area given was small and narrow and could only catch about 1/2 of the information ... not guide fault at all it's too rushed and he has to follow his time line

Step into Krakow’s wartime history with skip-the-line access to Oskar Schindler’s Factory.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the main entrance of Schindler’s Factory Museum, where your skip-the-line ticket will be validated.

What to expect

Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum

This museum, set in the original enamel factory, is a key site chronicling Krakow’s experience under Nazi occupation during World War II. The venue is renowned for its immersive storytelling and authentic artifacts, offering a powerful look at the city’s past.

Features

Permanent exhibition: “Kraków Under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945” presents a detailed timeline of events, from the rise of the Nazi regime to the establishment of the Krakow Ghetto and Płaszów Concentration Camp.

Explore rooms filled with personal stories, photographs, and objects that honor Oskar Schindler’s efforts to save over 1,000 Jews.

Discover firsthand accounts and historical materials that reveal the daily lives and struggles of Krakow’s Jewish residents during the war.

Upgrades: Opt for a guided tour, where an English-speaking expert provides context and answers questions, making complex history accessible and engaging. Get a better insight to life in the Jewish quarter with a Ghetto tour. Alternatively, tour the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, known for its intricate subterranean salt structures, complete with transfers, a guide, and headsets.

Oskar Schindler's Factory

Monday	10:00am - 02:00pm	last entry 12:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:30pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID or passport for entry.

Wear comfortable shoes as a fair amount of walking and stair climbing is involved.

Bring a warm layer, especially if your tour includes the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where the temperature is around 14°C (57°F).

What’s not allowed

Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum or the salt mine.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

Accessibility

This experience is suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time; latecomers may be denied entry and no refunds will be issued.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The tour of the factory is not recommended for children under 14 years due to the emotional intensity of the experience.

The tour operates rain or shine.

Lockers or a deposit area may be available onsite for your belongings.

The salt mine, located about 14km from Krakow city centre, involves descending and ascending approximately 800 steps.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.