Your Experience

Step back in time to experience the profound stories of Krakow’s wartime past with a guided visit to two significant locations: Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum and the Plaszow Concentration Camp. Your journey begins at the renowned Schindler’s Factory, an important site immortalized by Stephen Spielberg’s ‘Schindler’s List.’ Inside, explore carefully curated exhibitions detailing the German occupation of Krakow, personal accounts from survivors and local families and the actions of Oskar Schindler that led to the rescue of hundreds of Jewish people during the Holocaust.

Schindler’s Factory Museum

The museum is housed in the former enamelware factory owned by Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist. Today, this space hosts two important museums, one documenting contemporary art and the other dedicated to Krakow’s experience under Nazi occupation from 1939 to 1945. As you walk through intricate exhibits, you’ll encounter original artifacts, photographs and documents illustrating life in Krakow during those years. Your expert guide will share powerful stories of courage and resilience, ensuring a deeply meaningful visit.

• Discover the role of ordinary citizens and heroes in opposing the Nazi regime

• See how Schindler’s efforts saved lives amid the widespread devastation

• Gain insight into the resilience of Krakow’s Jewish community

Journey to Plaszow Concentration Camp

The journey continues to the site of the former Plaszow Concentration Camp, set amidst today’s quiet, wooded hills outside Krakow. Originally created as a forced labor camp, Plaszow became infamous during World War II as thousands of Jews from the Krakow Ghetto were deported here. Your guide will recount the camp’s grim history from its origins to its conversion into a site of immense suffering; you’ll learn about the camp’s daily realities, its prisoners and the large monument that stands as a silent witness to their memory.

• Visit haunting memorials that commemorate the victims of the camp

• Explore locations used for Spielberg’s film, as well as actual remnants of the camp

Learning and Reflection

This guided tour reveals the complex, often tragic history of these two locations and places them in the broader narrative of the Holocaust in Poland. With expert commentary, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Krakow’s role in WWII, the importance of remembrance and how even in the darkest moments, humanity and courage can shine through.

Tour Logistics

• The experience typically lasts around five hours, allowing for time at Schindler’s Factory, the Plaszow Camp and moments for reflection

• Your ticket includes guided commentary in English and entrance to the museum

• Breaks and lunch are not included, so feel free to bring your own snacks or plan accordingly

Whether you are a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor to Krakow, this tour offers a powerful insight into Poland’s past.

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