Krakow Jewish Quarter Kazimierz and Schindler's Factory Guided Walking Tour
by Intercrac Sp. z o.o.
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Overview
This walking tour lasts about three and a half hours and includes a professional, licensed guide. It begins in Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish Quarter, starting on Szeroka Street, the neighborhood’s historic center. Participants walk through the streets of Kazimierz for approximately ninety minutes, seeing several synagogues such as the Old Synagogue, the oldest preserved synagogue in Poland, now a Jewish history museum. The route also passes the Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery, the Kupa Synagogue, and the Tempel Synagogue, each representing different aspects of Jewish life and culture alongside Christian traditions. After exploring Kazimierz, the group continues to Schindler’s Enamel Factory for another ninety minutes. This museum features the exhibition “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939 - 1945” and tells the story of Oskar Schindler, who protected over a thousand Jewish workers from deportation during World War II. The exhibition includes photographs, personal belongings, and reconstructed street scenes illustrating daily life under Nazi occupation. Fast-track admission to Schindler’s Factory is included. The tour provides historical context on the Jewish community before and during the war, the impact of Nazi occupation, and Schindler’s efforts to save lives. Participants should arrive at least ten minutes before the start time. The museum has narrow corridors designed to reflect wartime conditions. Group size is limited to 25 people, and tours are conducted in one language chosen at booking. The factory no longer contains original production equipment and operates solely as a museum. The tour runs in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended.
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Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
The tour begins on Szeroka Street, the historic center of Kazimierz, once a lively Jewish neighborhood in Krakow. Participants walk the district’s streets and see synagogues and townhouses dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. The Old Synagogue, Poland’s oldest preserved synagogue, now operates as a Jewish history museum. The route passes the Remuh Synagogue and its cemetery, significant Jewish religious sites, as well as the Kupa Synagogue, which once served poorer residents, and the Tempel Synagogue, currently an active cultural center. This part of the tour lasts about ninety minutes.
90 min
Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera
The visit to Schindler’s Enamel Factory museum takes about ninety minutes. The licensed guide leads through the exhibition “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945,” focusing on Oskar Schindler’s efforts to save over a thousand Jewish workers from deportation. The exhibition includes photographs, personal items, and reconstructed street scenes illustrating the fear and daily struggles of people living under Nazi rule. The factory no longer contains original production equipment but serves as a museum showing this historical period and Schindler’s role.
90 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide on the steps of the Old Synagogue. They will hold a Kazimierz Guided Tour sign.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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