Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour at Kraków

Oskar Schindler's Factory Guided Tour

This 1.5-hour guided tour takes you through one of Krakow's most significant wartime museums, housed in the actual factory where Oskar Schindler employed over 1,000 Jewish workers during Nazi occupation. You'll walk through meticulously recreated wartime streets and authentic rooms, including Schindler's preserved office, while your expert guide provides crucial context about life in occupied Krakow.

The museum's exhibitions blend original documents, period photographs, and film clips to tell both the broader story of Nazi occupation and the personal accounts of those who lived through it. Your guide will share the remarkable story of how Schindler transformed from industrialist to saviour, risking everything to protect his Jewish workers. You'll also discover connections to Spielberg's film Schindler's List, with locations where key scenes were recreated.

The carefully reconstructed spaces include wartime alleys, authentic rooms furnished with period items, and displays highlighting Krakow's transformation during this dark period. Personal stories and memorabilia make this complex history deeply moving and accessible, while your guide ensures you understand the broader historical context of each exhibit.

What is Included

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Oskar Schindler's Factory
• Expert guide providing historical context and personal stories
• Access to recreated wartime streets and authentic rooms
• Visit to Oskar Schindler's preserved office with period furnishings
• Entry to all museum exhibitions and displays
• Tours available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, or Polish

Good to Know

Tours last 1.5 hours with a maximum group size of 25 participants. Meet your guide at the main entrance of the factory 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Present your mobile or printed ticket for entry - no additional identification or security checks are required.

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible and guide dogs are welcome. Large backpacks over 30 litres, weapons, flammable substances, and food or drink are not permitted inside. Photography is generally allowed unless specific signage indicates restrictions on certain exhibits.

After your guided tour, you can explore additional exhibits independently, including Schindler's original offices on the second floor. The factory is located in Krakow's Podgórze district, easily accessible by tram or taxi. Consider combining your visit with other significant sites - you might explore Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tours for deeper historical context, or discover Krakow's Jewish Quarter on a walking tour to understand the community's rich pre-war heritage.