Krakow Jewish Quarter Walking Tour with Schindler’s Factory Entry
Study the history of WWII across Polish neighborhoods with an expert guide and pre-reserved tickets
In 1939, Kraków's Jewish community of nearly 70,000 lived, prayed, and worked in Kazimierz, just south of the Old Town. By 1945, almost all of them were gone, and this 5-hour walk shows what occupation left behind. A licensed guide leads you through Kazimierz's prayer houses and courtyards, then to Schindler's Factory Museum with pre-reserved entry. Afterward, cross into Podgórze to see the former Jewish Ghetto. A heart-wrenching story of loss, resilience, and remembrance.
What You Get With This Tour
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Follow a path that still remembers
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Licensed expert English-speaking guide
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Walking tour of Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
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Pre-reserved admission ticket to Schindler’s Factory Museum
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Guided visit inside Schindler’s Factory Museum
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Podgórze ghetto walking tour
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Guide tips
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Remuh Synagogue entry
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Remuh Cemetery entry
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at the Old Synagogue
Meet your licensed local guide on the Old Synagogue steps in Kazimierz, Kraków. Get a quick overview of the route and the district’s Jewish history, then set off along the cobbled streets. -
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Explore Kazimierz’s Jewish Quarter
Follow your guide down streets shaped by centuries of daily life, faith, and trade, passing historic synagogues and courtyard houses. Along the way, your guide explains how the district changed before, during, and after WWII. -
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Visit Schindler’s Factory Museum
Pass the long ticket lines with pre-reserved entry tickets and enter the museum’s immersive “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945” exhibition. Your guide ties artifacts and reconstructed rooms to Schindler’s story and the city’s ordeal. -
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Walk the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze
Continue into Podgórze to see remaining ghetto wall fragments and learn how the area was sealed and controlled. Then cross Ghetto Heroes Square, where empty metal chairs memorialize the deportations. -
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Your tour ends at Apteka pod Orlem
Finish at Under the Eagle Pharmacy at Plac Bohaterów Getta 18, a place tied to acts of help and moral choice. Leave with a clear, place-based understanding of Kraków’s wartime, Jewish Quarter, history.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven streets, curbs, and the museum’s internal layout.
Tour Changes: Start times are approximate and may change due to Schindler’s Factory Museum scheduling. You can select a preferred time, but the exact time is not guaranteed.
ID Requirement: Due to personalized museum tickets, you must provide full names for all participants when booking and bring a passport or ID for entry. Without these, entry may be denied.
Check-in: Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, and tickets are non-refundable.
Your 5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking licensed guide
Walking tour of Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
Pre-reserved admission ticket to Schindler’s Factory Museum
Guided visit inside Schindler’s Factory Museum
Walking tour of the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Camera
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes. This is a walking tour focused on history and memorial sites, so it’s best for families comfortable discussing WWII topics and doing several hours on foot.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If mobility is a concern, consider whether a shorter, more flexible option would be a better fit before booking.
Do I need an ID?
Due to personalized museum tickets, you must provide full names for all participants when booking and bring a passport or ID for entry. Without these, entry may be denied.
Will my tour time ever change?
Start times are approximate and may change due to Schindler’s Factory Museum scheduling. You can select a preferred time, but the exact time is not guaranteed.
