Museum in Schindler's Factory, Wieliczka Salt Mine & Former Ghetto with a Guide
Plan your day in Krakow in an interesting way and visit two popular museums. The Oskar Schindler Museum is very popular among tourists. First of all, because the tragic events that took place in Krakow during World War II are shown in the Oscar-winning film by Stephen Spielberg "Schindler's List". The unusual and modern exhibition of the museum will not leave anyone indifferent. Learn the history of the Jewish inhabitants of Krakow during WWII. The immersion in the subject will be deepened by a short guided walk around the area where the ghetto was located. Also visit Wieliczka - in this small town, next to Krakow, there is one of the largest ancient salt mines in Europe (700 years). The tourist route available for sightseeing is over 3 km long and includes corridors, lakes, wooden structures and over 20 rooms, including the largest and one of a kind Church of St. Kinga - the patron saint of miners. Amazing views and experiences - guaranteed!
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What's included in Museum in Schindler's Factory, Wieliczka Salt Mine & Former Ghetto with a Guide
(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
- A ticket to the Salt Mine
- Transfer from Krakow do Wieliczka and back
- Entrance ticket to the Schindler's Museum
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking
- It is quite cool in the mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer and wear comfortable shoes, as well.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Guide will meet you in front of the main entrance to the Schindler's Factory Museum, with the "excursions.city" sign
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Necessary tickets are available from guides / drivers / greeters (at the beginning of the tour). Please remember that this is a group tour with a strictly defined schedule. 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.
