Private Schindler's List and Jewish Heritage Tour in Krakow

Name: Private Schindler's List and Jewish Heritage Tour in Krakow
Brand: Escape2Poland
SKU: 9ecdf718-4d4e-412c-82e5-ae89b1043ca7
Availability: InStock

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Summary

Meet your private guide at your Krakow hotel, and set off together on a leisurely walking tour of the city's most important Jewish landmarks. Take in the scope of Europe's largest synagogue complex, as well as Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery and other spiritual destinations like the site of ancient ritualistic bath houses. Enter the historic Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze, once an industrial center, to discover hidden corners where traces of traditional Jewish life can still be found. Listen to stories of love, despair, and bravery as you stroll along Szeroka Street, see remnants of the Ghetto wall, and pause in Ghetto Heroes Square to reflect on the ‘empty chairs’ memorial. Follow in the footsteps of Oskar Schindler and visit several real-life filming locations for the movie Schindler's List. The 4-hour tour concludes at Schindler’s Factory Museum (entrance fee included), where you can browse exhibits and learn details of how this local businessman saved hundreds of Krakow Jews from Nazi extermination during World War II.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Our guide will show you the hidden streets of the Jewish quarter and tell you inspiring stories of despair, bravery and love. You will discover the synagogue, ritual bath houses, ancient streets where we can still capture the spirit of life in the former Jewish town. At the end you will visit Schindler’s Factory Museum and discover even more about the Jew Community of Krakow.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Escape2Poland

About operator:

Krakow is the second largest city in Poland and one of the country's main tourist destinations. The city is recognized as a Poland’s principal center of science and education because of its numerous universities and other institutions of higher learning. While sightseeing this historical city you can explore: The Royal Wawel Castle & Cathedral, Magnificent baroque Churches, St. Mary’s Church, St. Florian’s Gate and Barbican (The Best Preserved in Europe), Main Market Square, Cloth Hall and many more! While in Krakow we encourage everyone to visit nearby places such as: Auschwitz and Birkenau - it’s a place that should be known by everyone and visited at least once in a lifetime. Heartbreaking and breathtaking part of world history that should be remembered. Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of the most valuable monuments of material and spiritual culture in Poland and among twelve objects on the UNESCO’s World and Natural Heritage List. Schindler Factory - a place to explore the jewish history in Krakow. Zakopane Day Trip - go and see the beautiful sights of polish mountains. Dunajec River Tour - see the historical monuments and just relax rafting on a mountain river.