Walk through the atmospheric streets of Kazimierz, once the heart of Jewish life in Kraków, and learn how Jewish and Christian traditions shaped the district over centuries. With a local guide, gain insight into daily life and customs, then continue to Schindler’s Enamel Factory to explore the powerful exhibition “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945” and the remarkable story of Oskar Schindler.

Highlights:

• Walk through Kazimierz, Kraków’s historic Jewish district

• See historic synagogues and traditional townhouses

• Understand daily life in Nazi-occupied Kraków beyond Schindler’s story

• Learn how Kraków’s Jewish and non-Jewish residents endured the war

Led by an expert guide, this immersive experience explores the rich Jewish heritage of Kazimierz and offers meaningful insight into the wartime story of Oskar Schindler, showing how everyday life, faith, and individual courage shaped Kraków’s past and its lasting memory.

Itinerary:

Kazimierz Jewish Quarter / 1h30min / Admission Ticket Free

Enter Kazimierz, one of Kraków’s most evocative neighborhoods. Once a vibrant center of Jewish life, it now reflects centuries of faith, tradition, and close-knit community. Walk its atmospheric streets, pass historic synagogues, and discover a place where Jewish and Christian cultures developed side by side.

The tour begins on Szeroka Street, the historic heart of Kazimierz, framed by synagogues and townhouses dating back to the 16th–18th centuries. You will see the Old Synagogue, the oldest preserved synagogue in Poland, today a museum of Jewish history. The route continues past the Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery, one of the most important Jewish religious sites in the country. You will also pass the Kupa Synagogue, once serving the poorest residents, and the Tempel Synagogue, now an active center of cultural life. The walk concludes at Plac Nowy, a lively square filled with cafés, markets, and local art.

This walking tour captures the spirit of Kazimierz — a district where traces of everyday life, prayer, and resilience are still present. Accompanied by a local guide, you will gain a deeper understanding of Kraków’s Jewish heritage and the stories that shaped it.

Schindler Factory Museum / 1h30min / Admision Ticket Included

Visit Schindler’s Enamel Factory, today one of Kraków’s most visited and moving museums, and step into the story of a man whose actions made history. With a licensed expert guide, you’ll explore the acclaimed exhibition “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945” through the lens of Oskar Schindler’s extraordinary life.

This is the place where Schindler employed Jewish workers and used his position, influence, and resources to protect them from deportation. More than a thousand men and women survived thanks to his courage and determination. As you walk through the exibition, your guide will bring to life the stories of those he saved, often called “Schindlerjuden,” whose testimony continues to resonate across generations.

Photographs, personal objects, and reconstructed streets show the fear, uncertainty, and daily struggles faced by the city’s inhabitants. Within this backdrop of oppression, Schindler’s story emerges as one of humanity and hope.

Meeting point: Szeroka 24, 31-053 Krakow  Meet your guide on the steps of the Old Synagogue.  They will hold a Kazimierz Guided Tour sign.  (click to go to the Google maps)  

End point:  Lipowa 4

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