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The Schindler Factory museum is a remarkable historical site that offers a powerful look into Kraców city experience during World War II. A visit provides an opportunity to learn about the lives of Kraków’s residents under Nazi occupation and the inspiring story of Oskar Schindler, who saved more than a thousand Jews from the Holocaust. The permanent exhibition, “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945,” portrays daily life in wartime Kraków, the oppression of the occupiers, and acts of courage and solidarity among its people. Featuring authentic artifacts, documents, photographs, and immersive multimedia displays, the museum offers a vivid journey through history. Visitors can explore the exhibition joining a guided tour for deeper insight into the events and the legacy of this extraordinary place.

Enjoy a relaxing soak in rejuvenating waters on this thermal bath experience from Krakow. Unwind in a thermal whirlpool in a spa in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, or take part in fun outdoor activities such as water volleyball and inflatable slides. Choose an option including a visit to Zakopane with a funicular ride to Gubalowka Hill for panoramic mountain views before returning to Krakow.

Get more out of a visit to Krakow by making time for a day trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. After being collected from your Krakow accommodation, travel in a minivan to the site of a former concentration camp that operated when Poland was occupied by Nazi Germany. To help you get the most out of your visit, a guided tour is included, so you can learn about the area’s poignant history.

Visit a site that pays respect to the victims that lost their lives during the tragic events of the Second World War— Auschwitz-Birkenau. This former concentration camp during Nazi-occupied Poland has become a memorial and museum. On this tour, you’ll save time booking transport by having Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau are included, and you’ll explore the sites with an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience and provide commentary.

Saddle up and explore the stunning Krakow countryside on a 4-hour, guided bike tour. Set out at a relaxed pace as you head past Pope John Paul II's old residence and take in the fresh air along the Vistula River. Then, pull over for a stop at the Tyniec Abbey, dating back to the 11th century. Check out the museum, discover the interior of the church and shop for souvenir goodies made by the monks themselves as you learn the history of the abbey from your guide.

This combined Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine tour is ideal for visitors to Krakow with only a day to explore outside the city. Rather than fritter time with rental cars or public transport—or have to choose between the sights—see them both with time-efficient, door-to-door transport. Explore the grounds and memorials of Auschwitz-Birkenau before continuing to Wieliczka’s carved-salt galleries—touring both with guides for important added insight.

This fantastic pub crawl through Krakow is perfect for travelers who want to discover the most exciting nightlife in the city. You’ll save hours researching where to find the best bars, and instead have a guide to take you to four tried-and-tested bars and clubs. Enjoy contests, prizes, welcome shots, VIP entry, and an hour of unlimited drinks. It’s a great way to make new friends, explore the city, and try delicious drinks too.

Discover Poland's culinary heritage on this small-group food tour of Krakow. Experience the delicious side of Poland that goes beyond pierogi and kielbasa by visiting four or five venues and tasting 10 or more dishes, including soups, traditional cured meats, main courses in restaurants, and dessert in a traditional pastry shop.

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.

The Schindler’s Factory Museum does more than just recount historical facts; it offers a narrative that is both educational and emotionally moving. It serves as a crucial reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust while celebrating the acts of courage that occurred in the darkest of times. The museum not only honors Oskar Schindler and the survivors but also serves as a call to remember and learn from history. Explore the legacy of Oskar Schindler and the history of Krakow during World War II with a visit to the Schindler’s Factory Museum. This tour is essential for anyone interested in the history of the Holocaust, World War II, or human rights. Book your visit now to ensure your place in this moving and educational experience.

Explore the profound history of Poland with a guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a former concentration camp that stands as a solemn reminder of the lives lost during World War II. This tour includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Krakow. With the guidance of an expert, gain a deeper understanding of the events that unfolded at this significant site. - Visit the historic Auschwitz-Birkenau site with a knowledgeable guide - Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from Krakow -In case of cancellation the full amount will be refunded minus 150PLN per ticket.

A unique combined tour with a personalized approach for each client. A comfortable minivan with an experienced English-speaking driver will pick you up from a pre-arranged address. You will reach the main attraction efficiently and begin your tour without waiting in line. After approximately 2.5 hours of sightseeing, the driver will safely take you back to the pick-up location or another place of your choice. The tour is guided live in the language of your choice, with a group of approximately 30 people. Headphones are available for the visitors.

What makes this tour unique is that the travelers can spend on interesting exhibitions as much time as they want. The tour leader will provide any necessary information about the two camps- Auschwitz 1 and Auschwitz 2 Birkenau and let travelers manage their time there. The guidebooks that we provide are very informative and include maps of the two camps.

Capture the bohemian spirit of Nowa Huta on a private tour in a vintage Fiat 126p—a communist-era car—from Krakow. Alongside your guide learn about the rich socialist heritage of the city before you embark on a tour of the area's Socialist Realist architecture, learning about the planned city of Nowa Huta from your private guide. There is also the option to extend the tour to visit a former steelworks administration, an intact 1950's underground bunker, and how people lived in a 50's-style apartment.

Enter a world of natural and man-made wonder when you head underground to see emerald lakes, chapels carved from salt deposits, labyrinthine shafts, and sculptures carved by miners over the last 600 years. It is no wonder that the Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most visited sites in Poland and one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This must-see attraction is one of the world's oldest mines, continuously producing table salt from the 13th century to 1996.

If you are in Krakow, Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is a must to visit. This place with an extremely sad history should be seen by everyone. Increase your knowledge of the history of Nazi-occupied Poland during WWII. We organise the whole tour, from transfers to tickets and guide, so you do not have to worry about anything! On this tour, you will get a chance to know history much better.

Plan your trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial and Wieliczka Salt Mine ahead of time, and make sure you get to go to these two attractions on the day of your choosing. With round-trip transport from Krakow as well as guided tours, you can enjoy a stress-free day. Also, customize your experience with various packages, offering options such as door-to-door private transport and a packed lunch for added convenience.

Two parts make up this tour. In the first, we will meander through two old Jewish districts, Kazimierz (a historic Jewish center) and Podgórze (site of the WWII-era Jewish Ghetto), to find traces of Jewish culture from the seats of a golf cart. In the next session, we will enter the famous museum, Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, to witness the fantastic, interactive exhibition that documents life in Krakow during the Nazi occupation.

Krakow's Market Square has been the center for public life for almost 800 years. This tour unlocks its history, lore, and secrets as we discover the interesting artifacts, people, and events that once filled its space. Then, we'll go underground to the level of Krakow's cobbled streets in the 12th and 13th centuries at the Rynek Underground. Through the objects, atmosphere, and architecture of the museum, we'll be transported to a day in the life of Krakow's medieval times.

Learn about the life of the late Pope John Paul II and discover a shortlist of religious sites outside of Krakow with this private guided tour. The package includes museum admission, which avoids the hassle of buying tickets yourself, and conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included too. Highlights along the way include the former family home of Pope John Paul II, and the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.

Travel to the winter wonderland of Zakopane. En route you'll get a true taste of the culture and history of the region with a stop at the Wooden Village in Chochołow to grill 'oscypek' (cheese) and drink 'śliwowica' (liqueur). See stunning panoramic views at Gubałowka and then explore the main street and village of Zakopane. The full-day tour allows you to see the region and then return to Krakow to continue your holiday.

On a fun Segway tour of Krakow you can experience the city close up, just like on a walking tour, and cover a lot of ground, like you would touring by car. You’ll be in a small group, so you will have the chance to hear your guide’s interesting stories about Krakow’s past and present and ask your own questions. See the city’s must-see attractions as well as lesser-known backstreets and hidden corners.

Travel around Krakow in an eco-friendly way—on board an electric scooter. This action-packed tour covers more ground than a walking tour and takes you to places inaccessible by car or bus. Along the way, learn about the history and legends of Krakow and pick up local tips from your guide. Whiz past Wawel Royal Castle, the Cloth Hall, the Vistula River, and more on this comprehensive sightseeing tour.

Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau on a full-day tour from Krakow that includes round-trip transportation by private vehicle. Learn about the Holocaust and World War II as your guide takes you through Auschwitz and Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, where more than one million people, primarily Jews, were murdered during WWII.