World War II History Tours in Krakow
Krakow may be Poland’s cultural capital, but the city also harbors a dark past. Occupied by the Nazis in World War II, Krakow still shows traces of its history today. Learn about the city’s past with a tour of its WWII sites—here are your options.
City Tours
Discover Krakow's Jewish heritage and learn about the city during WWII on a walking, biking, or Segway tour of Kazimierz, Krakow's Jewish quarter, and the old Jewish ghetto in Podgorze. Along the way, see the original WWII Ghetto wall and Ghetto Heroes Square; take a tour of Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, where many Jewish lives were saved during the war; and visit filming locations from Steven Spielberg's award-winning movie,Schindler's List. Tours typically last between 3 and 5 hours, while guided tours of Schindler's Factory are 90 minutes long.
Day Trips
About a 1.5-hour drive from Krakow is one of the most notorious WWII sites in Europe—the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, which is now preserved as a museum and memorial. Most day tours from Krakow last least 6 hours and include hotel pickup, round-trip transport, and a guided tour of the camp that includes stops at the Holocaust exhibitions and the prisoner barracks.
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Auschwitz- Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in One Day
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See two of Poland’s most-visited UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. Pay tribute to the lives lost during the atrocities of World War II at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where you can tour the former Nazi concentration camp and view exhibits related to its history and more than a million victims. Then, descend into a fascinating underground city ornately carved out of salt and stone at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
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$109.96
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$109.96
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour with pick-up from Selected Krakow Hotels
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Visit the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau on this full-day tour from Krakow. In the company of a guide, explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, and learn about the history of the UNESCO-listed memorial site and those once imprisoned within its walls.
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$37.05
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$37.05
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Krakow Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour
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Explore the resilient history and local culture of Krakow’s old Jewish district on a 3-hour walking tour of Kazimierz. Learn about the area’s 14th-century founding by King Kazimierz the Great and its modern emergence as the artistic heart of Krakow. Hear how the neighborhood was shaped by the devastating events of World War II, and visit important Jewish landmarks including the Old Synagogue, the New Cemetery and the factory of Oskar Schindler.
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$21.32
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Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Private Tour of Kazimierz Jewish District and Podgorze District
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Immerse yourself in Krakow's most intriguing neighborhood on this guided walking tour of Kazimierz. Learn about the neighborhood's history and about what Jewish life was like in Kazimierz and Podgorze. Hear how the neighborhood became a trendy and hip part of town and see some of the actual locations used for Schindler's List.
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$74.92
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$74.92
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Krakow Private Tour of Kazimierz Including Old Jewish Quarter
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Delve into Krakow’s Jewish heritage on a private, 3-hour tour of Kazimierz, once the largest Jewish community in Europe. See all seven of the area’s synagogues and the hear tales from Kazimierz’s long history, from its 14th-century founding to its current renaissance as a contemporary center of art and culture. Learn about the expulsion of Jews and the creation of the Jewish ghetto during World War II, and visit several sites used in the filming of ‘Schindler’s List.’
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$180.04
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Krakow Private Walking Tour Including Kazimierz
The UNESCO-listed Old Town and Kazimierz Jewish Quarter are two of Krakow’s most atmospheric districts, but visiting on a group tour can mean limited time for sightseeing. This private 3-hour walking tour ensures a personaslied expeierence and includes the Royal Route, Wawel Castle, the Archbishop´s Palace, and Remuh Synagogue. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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$180.04
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$180.04
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Day Trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial from Krakow
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Remember victims of the Holocaust with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the largest and most infamous Nazi concentration and extermination camp. On this full-day trip from Kraków, learn about the dark history of the camp through informative displays and a guided tour of the surviving prison barracks, gas chambers, and crematorium. En route to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, watch a documentary film about the liberation of Auschwitz for added historical context.
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$45.92
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$45.92
Oscar Schindler's Factory Private Tour
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Learn about Krakow’s Jewish heritage and World War II history on a 3-hour walking tour of Kazimierz, the city’s Jewish quarter. Pass by top landmarks including Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, and see where much of the Academy-Award winning movie, Schindler's List, was filmed. As you stroll through the streets, a guide will fill you in on the area’s rich and poignant history, from its 14th-century origins through the Holocaust. Upgrade your ticket to include an additional tour inside Schindler’s factory.
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$84.58
Price varies by group size
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$84.58
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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