Krakow's Former Ghetto, Schindler's Factory & Wieliczka Salt Mine
The Oskar Schindler's Museum in Krakow is a popular destination for tourists, thanks in part to its portrayal in the Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List" by Steven Spielberg. Its unique and modern exhibition offers a poignant insight into the tragic events of Krakow during World War II, showcasing the story of Schindler, a German entrepreneur who saved numerous Jews during the war.
Just 10 km from Krakow lies Wieliczka, a quaint town renowned for housing one of Europe's largest ancient salt mines, with a history spanning 700 years. Descending to a depth of 340 meters, the mine boasts an extensive network of tunnels stretching over 245 kilometers.
Visitors can embark on a tourist route spanning more than 3 km, which encompasses over 20 halls, including the awe-inspiring St. Kinga's Church, dedicated to the patroness of miners. This underground church is adorned with intricate salt sculptures, chandeliers, and carvings, creating a truly mesmerizing sight.
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Krakow's Former Ghetto, Schindler's Factory & Wieliczka Salt Mine
What's included in Krakow's Former Ghetto, Schindler's Factory & Wieliczka Salt Mine
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera
The museum presents the daily life and tragic events that took place in Krakow during World War II. The home of the museum is the site of the Schindler’s Factory shown in the Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List" by Stephen Spielberg. The unusual and modern exhibition of the museum will not leave anyone indifferent.
Plac Bohaterow Getta
The Ghetto Heroes Square is a square in the Podgórze district of Krakow. In the years 1941–1943 it was within the ghetto. It was a place of concentration of the Jewish population before transport to concentration camps. Currently, there is an unusual monument in this place - several dozen cast-iron chairs standing individually in the square. They symbolize property and belongings of Krakow Jews scattered on the streets after the liquidation of the ghetto.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Magnificent chambers chiselled out in rock salt. Amazing underground saline lakes, majestic timber constructions and unique statues sculpted in salt. Almost 3 kilometres of meandering corridors, 800 steps to climb of which 350 have to be descended to reach the depth of 135 meters underground. Thus it is no surprise that till now, the Tourist Route, the main visiting route of the mine has been visited by 43,026,898 tourists from around the whole world in search of adventures.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Skip the line
- A ticket to the Salt Mine
- Transfer from Krakow do Wieliczka and back
- A guided walk in the area of the former ghetto
- Entrance ticket to the Schindler's Museum
- Food and drink
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Museum (Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory) Address: ul. Lipowa 4, 30-702 Kraków The guide with "excursions.city" sign
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Ticket Redemption
Meeting point: in front of the main entrance to the Schindler's Factory Museum (ul. Lipowa 4, 30-702 Kraków). The guide with the "excursions.city" sign. Your guide will have your entry tickets. Please, be at the museum on time. Schindler's Factory Museum definitely does not accept late arrivals. Groups enter punctually at the appointed time, late persons will not be admitted to the tour without the possibility of returning the money.
