Schindler Story in Krakow Guided Tour Kazimierz and Ghetto
Description
Follow Oskar Schindler’s story on a guided walk starting outside Schindler’s Factory, through the WWII ghetto in Podgórze, and ending in Jewish Kazimierz, visiting real historical and Schindler’s List filming locations. Highlights: • Start outside Oskar Schindler’s Factory, where history and film converge • Explore Podgórze, site of the Nazi German ghetto during WWII • Walk through Kazimierz, the center of prewar Jewish life • Learn the real story of Oskar Schindler and those he helped save • Visit authentic filming and historical locations linked to Schindler’s List. Understand the transition from everyday life to persecution, survival, and memory. Learn how Oskar Schindler used his factory, social position, and personal risk to protect Jewish workers during the Holocaust.
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The tour begins in front of Schindler’s Factory on Lipowa Street. Without entering the site, your guide explains how Oskar Schindler turned his enamelware factory into a place of refuge, using employment as protection against deportation and death. This introduction sets the historical foundation for both the real events and their cinematic portrayal. The walk continues into Podgórze, the location of the Nazi German ghetto. Along Tarnowskiego Street, see where the iconic scene of the girl in the red coat was filmed. This moment opens a deeper discussion about symbolism, Schindler’s moral awakening, and the role of film in shaping Holocaust memory. Crossing the Piłsudski Bridge—once a boundary between two worlds—the guide explains forced relocations, smuggling, and the brutal separation between Jewish life in Kazimierz and imprisonment in the ghetto.
The route continues to Józefa Street 12, where powerful scenes of resettlement and hiding during the ghetto liquidation were filmed in original courtyards and passages. On Ciemna Street, hear the story behind the filmed escape of Poldek Pfefferberg—a moment of fear, survival, and quick thinking. At the junction of Dajwór and Na Przejściu Streets, see the location of the symbolic ghetto gate built for the film, representing the forced passage from freedom into confinement. Walking through preserved streets, learn how Kazimierz was emptied of its Jewish population during the occupation—and how decades later it became a stand-in for the destroyed ghetto. The tour concludes in Kazimierz, once the vibrant heart of Jewish life in Kraków, ending on Szeroka Street. Surrounded by historic synagogues, your guide introduces the district’s prewar community and explains why Spielberg chose Kazimierz to recreate scenes from the wartime ghetto.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that no museums are visited on this walking tour and no entrance tickets are included in the price.
- Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
- We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded
Reviews(18)
Fab tour, and better insight into the two areas we visited from the ghetto during WWII to the original Jewish area. We were able to get answers to our questions but more so we learned a lot about the hidden little film based facts as well.
Margot was great, very pleasant and friendly with good knowledge and explanations about the proposed tour. Very good value for money! We recommend
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis que Margot ait rendu la visite agréable grâce à ses connaissances et ses explications. Nous sommes également heureux que vous ayez apprécié le rapport qualité/prix. Merci pour votre recommandation ! Cordialement.
The meet up point was very straightforward and easy to find. Everything was exceptional. Our guide ( unfortunately i cant recall the name) was very well educated and filled us with information . Amazing walk around kazimierz and the ghetto. Only downside was the big walk but still it didn't really affect my enjoyment of the tour. Would highly recommend. Thank you very much!!!
Thank you for your fantastic review. We're delighted that you enjoyed the tour and found the meeting point easy to locate. It's wonderful to hear that our guide’s knowledge made such a positive impression. Kazimierz and the former Ghetto involve a fair amount of walking, but we're glad it didn't affect your overall experience. Thank you for your recommendation! Best regards, Maciek
The guide spoke French very well. The visit was mainly dedicated to World War II, with views and commentary on the filming locations of Schindler's List. Interesting.
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la qualité des explications en français ainsi que la découverte de l’histoire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et des lieux liés au tournage de La Liste de Schindler. Merci d’avoir partagé votre expérience. Cordialement, Maciek
This was such a great tour. Helped that we had an amazing tour guide whom was so knowledgeable but was also so at ease throughout the tour. @Fil Gostev thankyou for this experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Fil Gostev made the experience so engaging and comfortable throughout. His knowledge and relaxed approach really do help bring the history to life, and we’re glad it made such a positive impression on you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future! Best regards, Maciej
Wow, great tour, well-prepared guide, we enjoyed it very much.
Grazie mille per la sua bella recensione! Siamo felici che il tour vi sia piaciuto e che abbiate apprezzato la preparazione della guida. Speriamo di rivedervi presto per un’altra splendida esperienza! Cordiali saluti, Maciej
The experience is fantastic, and Marta, the guide, explains everything very well, sharing it all with great passion and detail. The tour is perfect; you visit all the points in Krakow where the Jews were confined and where some scenes from the movie Schindler's List were filmed. In short, I can say that if you come to Krakow, you must take this tour, you cannot miss it :)
Muchas gracias por su fantástica reseña! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutó tanto de la experiencia y que Marta hizo el recorrido aún más especial con su pasión, detalle y forma de explicar la historia. Es un placer saber que el tour le ayudó a conocer mejor la historia de Cracovia y los lugares relacionados con La lista de Schindler. Le agradecemos mucho su recomendación tan entusiasta. ¡Esperamos verle de nuevo en Cracovia! 😊 Un cordial saludo, Maciej
Very knowledgeable and thorough guide. Great way to explore Krakow
Grazie mille per il suo gentile feedback! 😊 Siamo felici che la guida sia stata molto esperta ed esaustiva e che abbia apprezzato il modo di visitare Cracovia. Speriamo di rivederla presto! Cordiali saluti, Maciej
It was a beautiful experience. We visited the ghetto and the Jewish neighborhood; the guide was attentive and accommodating to our requests!
Grazie mille! Siamo felici che l’esperienza sia stata piacevole e che abbiate apprezzato la visita al ghetto e al quartiere ebraico 😊 Cordiali saluti, Maciej
Very informativ and nice tour. We learned a lot, and it was fun to see where the scenes one Schindlers list and also learn a lot about the jews in Krakow. If i had one note it would be that a little break to sit down og take some pictures would be nice☺️
Very informativ and nice tour. We learned a lot, and it was fun to see where the scenes one Schindlers list and also learn a lot about the jews in Krakow. If i had one note it would be that a little break to sit down og take some pictures would be nice
