Jewish Quarter Kazimierz & Schindler's Factory Guided Tour at Old Synagogue
Jewish Quarter Kazimierz & Schindler's Factory Guided Tour
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Jewish Quarter Kazimierz & Schindler's Factory Guided Tour
Explore Krakow's complex Jewish heritage on this comprehensive walking tour that combines the historic Kazimierz district with the renowned Schindler's Factory Museum. Your professional guide leads you through centuries of history, from the flourishing Jewish community that once called Kazimierz home to the wartime stories preserved in Oskar Schindler's original enamelware factory.
This Krakow guided tour begins in the heart of Kazimierz, where you'll walk through narrow streets lined with centuries-old synagogues and visit memorial sites that tell the story of resilience and transformation. The tour continues to Schindler's Factory Museum, where multimedia exhibits and original artefacts bring to life the experiences of Krakow residents during the Nazi occupation and Schindler's remarkable rescue efforts.
What is Included
- Professional guide in your chosen language
- Walking tour through Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
- Entry tickets to Schindler's Factory Museum
- Visit to synagogues including Remuh and Tempel
- Access to memorial sites and Jewish cemetery
Good to Know
The tour starts outside the Old Synagogue in Kazimierz. Please arrive 10 minutes early with your booking confirmation and valid photo ID, which is required for museum entry. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the tour covers significant ground on foot.
Most areas of the walking route and museum are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Large bags and luggage are not permitted inside the museum, so keep personal items to a minimum. Non-flash photography is typically allowed in the museum, but follow on-site guidelines. Guides are available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
If you're interested in exploring more of Krakow's historical sites, consider visiting Wawel Castle to discover Poland's royal heritage. For those wanting to delve deeper into the region's history, the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial tour provides important historical context to complement this Jewish Quarter experience.
Why you'll love it
- Explore Krakow’s Jewish Quarter on a guided walking tour with included entry to the Schindler’s Factory Museum
- Stroll through Kazimierz and hear about its synagogues, Jewish cemeteries, and the area's transformation before and after WWII
- Visit Schindler’s Factory Museum and learn about life in Nazi-occupied Krakow through original exhibits and personal accounts
- Get deeper understanding from your guide as they explain key moments, people, and places that shaped Krakow’s Jewish history.
What's included
- An expert English, German, French, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected) Entry ticket to Schindler's Factory Walking tour of the Jewish Quarter Kazimierz
- Hotel transfers Food and drinks Entrance ticket to one synagogue and the cemetery (10 PLN per person, payable on-site)
Good to know
- Age suitability
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- Opening times
10:00am - 02:00pm 09:00am - 07:00pm 09:00am - 07:00pm 09:00am - 07:00pm 09:00am - 08:00pm 09:00am - 08:00pm 09:00am - 08:00pm
- Know before you go
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early for check-in
Bring a valid photo ID for museum entry
Comfortable shoes recommended due to walking distance
Wheelchair and stroller accessible across most of the route
Luggage and large bags are not permitted inside the museum
- Visitor guidelines
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early for check-in
Bring a valid photo ID for museum entry
Comfortable shoes recommended due to walking distance
Wheelchair and stroller accessible across most of the route
Luggage and large bags are not permitted inside the museum
- Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Frequently asked
Where does the guided tour start?
The tour begins outside the Old Synagogue in Kazimierz, Krakow. Please arrive on time.
Is the route accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
Yes, most sections of the walking tour and museum are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Are tickets to Schindler’s Factory Museum included?
Yes, your entry to Schindler's Factory Museum is included with your guided tour ticket.
What language options are available for the guide?
Guides are available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. Confirm your choice when booking.
Can I take photos inside the museum?
Non-flash photography is usually allowed, but please adhere to on-site guidelines.
Where you'll be
Old Synagogue, Szeroka 24, 31-053 Kraków, Poland
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