Ghetto Heroes Square (Plac Bohaterów Getta) Tours and Activities

In the beginning we go to see the very well preserved medieval Jewish quarter in Kazimierz, with its most interesting, ancient streets: Meisselsa, Józefa and Szeroka. Having this background we go over the Wisła (Vistula) River to find out the history of the Closed Jewish District (ghetto) in Podgórze. We also see the remaining parts of the ghetto wall in a very striking "matsevah-like" shape. Then we visit the historical museum in the former Schindler's Factory in Zabłocie. The new (opened in 2010), interactive exhibition shows how Kraków looked like days before WWII started and how WWII affected its people. Finally we visit the area of the concentration and labour camp in Płaszów, the monument and a villa where infamous commandant SS-Hauptsturmführer Amon Goeth (Ralph Fiennes in the movie) used to live.

Cycle the scenic streets of Krakow on this bike tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past the city’s top attractions, such as Jagiellonian University, Wawel Castle, the Jewish quarter and more. Learn about the area’s rich history and architecture as you go, stopping to relax with a traditional Polish lunch. After an afternoon of exploration, your tour concludes at your original departure point.

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.

Hop on a bike and get ready to see Krakow from a totally different perspective with this info-packed and fun guided bicycle tour. Stop at a whopping 25 sites and learn all about the history of each place, including the former ghetto, the Old Town and much more.

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.

Cruise through Krakow in an electric car on this 60- or 90-minute private city tour. Enjoy an open-air ride through the Old Town, passing the Rynek Główny, the Cloth Hall and the medieval structure of the Barbican, and delve into areas closed to normal traffic. Then, experience a poignant piece of World War II history as you pass Oskar Schindler’s Factory, Ghetto Heroes Square and the city’s former Jewish quarter. As you go, your private guide will discuss the stories behind this vibrant Polish city.

A guided city tour by electric car. You can visit Old Town, Wawel Castle, the Jewish Quarter, the Ghetto and Schindler's Factory, with an audio guide in your language.

A guided, 2-hour private tour of the Jewish Quarter’s most prominent historical landmarks. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the old streets of beautiful Kazimierz and feel the unique charm of the Jewish city. Highlights: • Explore one of the most beautiful Jewish cities in Europe with a credited history teacher • Visit sites related to the "Schindler's List" - Steven Spielberg’s award-winning film • See the Jewish Ghetto area • Hear inspiring stories from the Second World War • Go to the district of Zabłocie where is Oskar Schindler's factory Your guide will be a history teacher and PhD student, who has for many years been fascinated by history, especially the history of Christianity and Israel. He is a Polish native and is well traveled, having spent extensive time in the countries of both Sweden and Israel, but is glad to call Poland his home.

Discover the stories of Krakow’s Jewish community on a walking and minivan tour. Led by a local guide, explore the Kazimierz district, depicted in Steven Spielberg’s film ‘Schindler’s List’, and home to a thriving Jewish community previous to World War II. Pass the Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery, the Old Synagogue, and learn about how many Jewish lives were saved at Oscar Schindler’s Factory Museum.

Regular bus routes are rarely much use for the short-term visitor. Explore Krakow at your leisure—complete with audio-commentary—by hop-on, hop-off bus. Choose between 24-hour and 48-hour tickets, then soak up key sights from Wawel Castle to Oskar Schindler’s Factory. Upgrade for a 2-city hop-on, hop-off pass, which buys 24 hours' travel in two of three cities: Krakow, Warsaw, or Gdansk.

Explore Krakow’s medieval and modern attractions the fun and eco-friendly way on an X2 Segway tour. Choose from different routes and durations, from a 15-minute teaser ride to a 3-hour off-road adventure. Glide through the historic city streets on a self-balancing electric scooter, and see landmarks such as Wawel Castle, the Barbican fortress, Szeroka Square, and the Kazimierz district with a guide.

This is a private Krakow city tour by electric golf cart. Route: Old Town, Wawel Castle, Jewish Quarter Kazimierz, Former Ghetto, Schindler's Factory. During the 2-hour tour audio guide in your language will tell you about the monuments and places you pass by. English speaking driver will ensure safety and provide additional informations. Comfort and time are the biggest advantages of the service. Cars are well prepared for any kind of weather (transparent raincovers and heating for winter time). Available 28 language versions: Polish, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Hebrew, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Greek, Romanian, Turkish, Croatian, Serbian, Czech, Slovak, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic

Take a walk through Krakow’s rich and resilient Jewish history on this private, 4-hour heritage tour. Learn about the deep roots of Judaism in the city as you stroll to important landmarks like ritual bathhouses, Ghetto Square, Remuh Cemetery, and the largest synagogue complex in Europe. Hear stories of wartime hardship and bravery as you trace the story of Oskar Schindler, visiting filming locations for the movie ‘Schindler's List’ and finishing inside Schindler’s Factory Museum.

Unforgettable Krakow City Tour by electric car. Visit all 'must see' places: Old Town, Wawel Castle, Jewish Quarter Kazimierz, Former Ghetto and Oskar Schindler's Factory. During the 1,5 hour tour audio guide in your language will tell you about the monuments and places you pass by. English speaking driver will ensure safety and provide additional informations. Comfort and time are the biggest advantages of the service. Cars are well prepared for any kind of weather (transparent raincovers and heating for winter time). Available 28 language versions: Polish, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Hebrew, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Greek, Romanian, Turkish, Croatian, Serbian, Czech, Slovak, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic

Zip around Krakow in an electric car on this sightseeing tour. Led by a private driver, soak up the city's rich history as audio commentary offers background on the passing attractions. Travel through the Jewish district of Kazimierz, see the Barbican and Cloth Hall in the Old Town, and experience a poignant piece of World War II history in the former Jewish Ghetto of Podgórze. Your private tour concludes back at your original departure point.

Private walking Krakow tour with local expert tour guide, 6 hours tour of Old Town and Jewish District with Schindlers Factory. Tour with private, licensed english speaking tour guide. Our tour guide will meet you in your hotel. This tour includes 2 parts , the first part is the Krakow Old Town and the second part is Krakow Jewish District including tour in Oscar Schindler's Factory. There will be a break for lunch or coffee during this day. Tour itinerary: -pick up in your hotel -tour in Krakow Old Town -2, 5 hours -coffee/lunch break -30 minutes -tour of Jewish Quarter 1, 5 hour -guided tour in Oskar Schindler's Factory 1, 5 hour The itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailored to every visitor's wish. Tour duration: 6 hours

We will experience an authentic day in Krakow after a well-planned route through the city. In my eco-friendly Golf Car I will take you around the Old Town, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter where you discover the Christian and Jewish part of district, Ghetto (from the time of the Second World War) and Schindler's Factory. We have a audio guide with informations about historical monuments (26 languages optional) - so we will stop at each location and allow time for explanation of sites and their long history. You will also discover less popular streets, where you will feel the true climate of the district and a lot of street art. On the tour you can try the most famous Zapiekanki (open-faced sandwich) at Plac Nowy. To memorize the trip you will be photographed by me and then I will send you photos to the email. Electric vehicle is also heated so it's warm and allows to use in winter time.

Discover the wonders of Krakow on this entertaining electric car tour. You’ll have the ultimate day of convenience with hotel pickup and drop-off included. An electric car tour will help you cover more ground than a walking tour, and it'll save tired legs. During the tour, you’ll hear pre-recorded commentary and drive past many city highlights including the Old Town, Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, Kazimierz, Wawel Royal Castle and much more.

Whether you’re short on time, prefer not to walk, or both, check off Krakow’s highlights in less than half a day, all from the comfort of a private, climate-controlled minibus. Choose one, two, or all three hour-long audio-guided tours. They cover Krakow Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, bohemian Kazimierz, once the city’s Jewish quarter, and Podgorze, site of the Jewish ghetto.

Experience the most popular tourist attraction in Poland - former royal capital city of Krakow during our 2 hour guided tour. Roam the streets in a comfortable, covered, panoramic view golf cart and gain insight into city's history and architecture. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the monuments, churches, squares, and other sights that define the rich heritage of Krakow. • Visit Old Town, Wawel Castle, Jewish Quarter, Former Ghetto and Schindler's Factory • Choose from a wide range of 27 available languages. • Customize route and itinerary, as well as pick up & drop-off points to meet your individual needs

Seize the Krakow Jewish Quarter with professional guide. Within 2 hours you will discover the second most popular district of Krakow. Amazing architecture, several synagogues, many historical facts and legends are just some of what awaits you during this excursion.

Having arrived at the former camp, we'll remember the tragic events which took place here from 1943 onwards, when Płaszów began to receive thousands of Jews from the Krakow ghetto. You will get to learn about the remarkable history of Krakow city during the holocaust. The camp and life in it are shown in the Schindler's List movie (1993) about the life of Oskar Schindler. The area which held the camp now consists of sparsely wooded hills and fields, with one large memorial to all the victims, erected in 1964 and few smaller. As the Plaszow area is now a nature preserve, so the director Steven Spielberg built a camp replica in the Liban Quarry, some hundred meters away. We will visit all these points during our tour and you will enjoy this tour and learn a lot from it.

Experience an unforgettable guided tour of the Jewish quarter and catholic part of Kazimierz district. Admire beatiful synagogues, monumental churches and charming streets. Visit the former ghetto and learn about tragic history of Jews who lived there. See the real Oskar Schindler's Factory, where is located the best historical museum in Krakow. The tour ends in front of the museum which you can explore on your own, or you can be dropped off at the starting point. During a tour audio guide in 28 languages will tell you about the monuments and places you pass by. English speaking driver will ensure safety, provide additional information and recommend places that are worth seeing inside. Car is well prepared for all kind of weather. It has a rainproof covers and heating. The roof is transparent so you can see well everything arround you. Comfort and time are the biggest advantages of the service.