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  Jewish Quarter Kazimierz & Schindler's Factory & Ghetto Private Guided Tour

4 hours and 30 minutes

Moderate

    Take a fascinating tour in the footsteps of Jewish culture and history in Krakow with an experienced local private guide


Immerse yourself in the history of Jewish Krakow on a private guided journey through places that shaped the city’s past. Accompanied by a licensed guide, explore the historic district of Kazimierz, visit the Schindler Factory Museum, and walk through the area of the former Jewish Ghetto — each site revealing powerful stories of culture, tragedy, and resilience.


Highlights

• Explore the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz with a private guide

• Walk through the former Krakow Ghetto and see its memorial sites

• Visit the Schindler Factory Museum — admission included

• Enjoy a private experience with flexible pacing and in-depth storytelling


This private tour offers more than historical facts — it brings to life the personal stories behind Krakow’s Jewish heritage. Through the city’s streets, monuments, and museums, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of a community that profoundly shaped Krakow’s identity.


Itinerary

Kazimierz Jewish Quarter / 1h30min / Admission Free

Begin your tour in Kazimierz, the former centre of Jewish life in Krakow. Walking through its atmospheric streets, your guide will share stories of the community that once thrived here — scholars, traders, and families whose traditions and culture shaped the district for centuries.


Schindler Factory Museum / 1h30min / Admission Included

Continue to the Schindler Factory Museum, where the exhibition “Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945” presents a powerful account of life during the war. Through immersive displays, photographs, and personal testimonies, you’ll learn how Oskar Schindler used his factory to save more than a thousand Jewish workers.


Former Jewish Ghetto / 1h / Admission Free

The tour ends in Podgórze, the site of the wartime Jewish Ghetto. Visit Ghetto Heroes Square and its symbolic Chair Memorial, see surviving fragments of the ghetto wall, and hear the story of the Under the Eagle Pharmacy — a place where compassion and courage endured even in the darkest times.


Meeting point: Szeroka 24, 31-053 Krakow  Meet your guide on the steps of the Old Synagogue.  They will hold a Private Jewish Quarter, Ghetto & Schindler Museum  sign.  (click to go to the Google maps)  

End point:  Apteka pod Orlem, Plac Bohaterow Getta 18, 33-332 Kraków, Poland

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What's included?

    Licensed private guide 

    Admission ticket to Schindler’s Factory Museum

    Private walking tour of Kazimierz (1h30)

    Private guided visit to Schindler’s Factory (1h30)

    Private Walking tour through Krakow Ghetto (1h)

    Exclusions

      Entrance tickets to places/museums other than those listed;
      Tips.

      Please note

        The exhibition uses narrow corridors and immersive design to recreate the atmosphere of wartime Kraków.

        The building once housed Schindler’s factory, but today it is a museum without original machinery.

        This is a private tour, conducted exclusively in the language of your choice. Please select your preferred language when booking.

        Times are approximate and may change due to museum/site scheduling. You can choose a preferred time, but the exact time is not guaranteed.

        Due to the museum's personalized tickets, it is essential to provide the names of all participants during the booking process. Without these, entry may be denied.

        Weather conditions can impact your enjoyment of the tour. Please check the forecast ahead of time and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. The tour goes ahead in all weather, rain or shine.


        What to bring

          Please bring your ID card or other identification document for identification by museum staff. The name and surname on your ticket must match the one on your document. Without these, entry may be denied.