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Oskar Schindler's Factory Guided Tour

Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist, risked his life to save his Jewish employees from concentration camps. Discover his remarkable life by visiting his factory in Krakow on a 1.5-hour guided tour. Description. Oskar Schindler was a German...

  • 2 hours
  • Open on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist, risked his life to save his Jewish employees from concentration camps. Discover his remarkable life by visiting his factory in Krakow on a 1.5-hour guided tour.

Description

Oskar Schindler was a German tycoon in Krakow, Poland. After acquiring an enamelware factory, he employed Jewish workers for cost savings. Upon witnessing the suffering of Jews during World War II, he worked to save them by bribing Nazi officials and purchasing essentials on the black market, ultimately facing bankruptcy.

Schindler’s Factory features an exhibition on Holocaust death camps, detailing Schindler's efforts to save Jewish workers. It includes the history of Krakow's residents, both Jewish and non-Jewish, and presents this dark period through photos, recordings, and documents.

Explore the interactive museum within Oskar Schindler's factory during a guided tour. Visit Oskar's original office and engage with the stories of survivors from Schindler's List. The secretary room offers poignant accounts of the past.

Why book a guided tour?

This guided tour is economical and enhances your exploration of Oskar Schindler’s Factory. Your guide will share Schindler's unique story and the rescue of 1,200 Jews as you navigate the museum.

Children under 7

The tour content is not recommended for children under 7 years. If they attend, no ticket is necessary as entry is free.

Prices

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to Schindler factory

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes

Location

Activity location

Mocak Cafe, ulica Lipowa 4H, 30-702 Cracow, Poland