History Trips to Krakow

Auschwitz-Birkenau

A guided tour of Auschwitz offers a profound insight into one of the darkest chapters in human history. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, located in Oświęcim, Poland, preserves the site of the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where over 1.1 million men, women, and children lost their lives.

Why visit the Auschwitz guided tour?

• Camp history: Understand the origins and operations of Auschwitz, including the administrative and systemic mechanisms of the Holocaust.
• Camp gate ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’: See the infamous gate, a symbol of the cruel irony faced by prisoners who entered the camp.
• Block 4: Learn about the history of Auschwitz through exhibits, including a model of the gas chamber and evidence of the crimes committed.
• Block 6: Explore the living conditions in the camp, providing a glimpse into the daily lives and struggles of the prisoners.
• Block 11 ‘Death Block’: Discover the site of punishment and executions, a place of immense suffering and resistance.
• Block 27: Visit the “Shoah” exhibition prepared by the Yad Vashem Institute in Jerusalem, dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust victims.
• Crematorium and Gas Chamber: Experience the physical locations where countless lives were taken, standing as solemn reminders of the atrocities.

Looking to give students a somber insight into the Holocaust?

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Galicia Museum

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Explore the compelling history and culture of Jewish life in Polish Galicia at the Galicia Museum, located in Kraków's historic Jewish district, Kazimierz. This museum offers a profound and interactive journey through the Jewish experience, documenting its vibrancy, resilience, and the impact of the Holocaust.

Why visit the Galicia Museum?

• Photographic exhibitions: View the extensive collection of photographs capturing the essence of Jewish life in Galicia, offering a window into its rich cultural heritage.
• Unique encounters: Experience the rare opportunity to meet either a Holocaust survivor or a recipient of the ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ award, subject to availability.
• Cultural immersion: Gain insights into the challenges faced by the Jewish community and the enduring spirit of humanity through interactive displays and narratives.

Ready to learn more about the poignant history and culture of Jewish Galicia?

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Guided Walking Tour of Krakow

A half day walking tour is an essential part of your itinerary. Krakow is such a compact city which allows you to cover a lot of important sites and locations within the walking tour. Our walking tours are all led by guides from the Galicia Museum who are Graduates of Holocaust and/or Jewish Studies. This means that you won’t just get the regular script from a local city guide. You’ll get an in depth expert insight into the reality of Jewish life before and during the Holocaust. The tour will generally focus on:

Kazimierz

This former Jewish district was once the hub of Jewish life in Krakow. Your guide will give you an insight into where the community lived, worked and worshipped prior to the occupation. Sites to visit are Synagogues including the Remu’h Synagogue, cemeteries and market squares. 

Podgorze

The Wartime Ghetto. The Jewish population in Krakow was moved into this small area in March 1941. For many Polish Jews this ghetto was the last stop before the death camps. 

Schindler Factory and Museum

The old enamelware factory, made famous by the film Schindler’s List, is located in Podgorze. You can view this from the outside as part of your guided tour, or go inside to view the brand new exhibition covering the story of the Jews in Nazi occupied Krakow. 

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Kazimierz

This former Jewish district was once the hub of Jewish life in Krakow. Your guide will give you an insight into where the community lived, worked and worshipped prior to the occupation. Sites to visit are Synagogues including the Remu’h Synagogue, cemeteries and market squares. 

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Schindler Factory & Museum

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The old enamelware factory, made famous by the film Schindler’s List, is located in Podgorze. You can view this from the outside as part of your guided tour, or go inside to view the brand new exhibition covering the story of the Jews in Nazi occupied Krakow. 

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Auschwitz-Birkenau

A guided tour of Auschwitz offers a profound insight into one of the darkest chapters in human history. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, located in Oświęcim, Poland, preserves the site of the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where over 1.1 million men, women, and children lost their lives.

Why visit the Auschwitz guided tour?

• Camp history: Understand the origins and operations of Auschwitz, including the administrative and systemic mechanisms of the Holocaust.
• Camp gate ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’: See the infamous gate, a symbol of the cruel irony faced by prisoners who entered the camp.
• Block 4: Learn about the history of Auschwitz through exhibits, including a model of the gas chamber and evidence of the crimes committed.
• Block 6: Explore the living conditions in the camp, providing a glimpse into the daily lives and struggles of the prisoners.
• Block 11 ‘Death Block’: Discover the site of punishment and executions, a place of immense suffering and resistance.
• Block 27: Visit the “Shoah” exhibition prepared by the Yad Vashem Institute in Jerusalem, dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust victims.
• Crematorium and Gas Chamber: Experience the physical locations where countless lives were taken, standing as solemn reminders of the atrocities.

Looking to give students a somber insight into the Holocaust?

Enquire about this trip

Galicia Museum

• View on Map

Explore the compelling history and culture of Jewish life in Polish Galicia at the Galicia Museum, located in Kraków's historic Jewish district, Kazimierz. This museum offers a profound and interactive journey through the Jewish experience, documenting its vibrancy, resilience, and the impact of the Holocaust.

Why visit the Galicia Museum?

• Photographic exhibitions: View the extensive collection of photographs capturing the essence of Jewish life in Galicia, offering a window into its rich cultural heritage.
• Unique encounters: Experience the rare opportunity to meet either a Holocaust survivor or a recipient of the ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ award, subject to availability.
• Cultural immersion: Gain insights into the challenges faced by the Jewish community and the enduring spirit of humanity through interactive displays and narratives.

Ready to learn more about the poignant history and culture of Jewish Galicia?

Enquire about this trip

Guided Walking Tour of Krakow

A half day walking tour is an essential part of your itinerary. Krakow is such a compact city which allows you to cover a lot of important sites and locations within the walking tour. Our walking tours are all led by guides from the Galicia Museum who are Graduates of Holocaust and/or Jewish Studies. This means that you won’t just get the regular script from a local city guide. You’ll get an in depth expert insight into the reality of Jewish life before and during the Holocaust. The tour will generally focus on:

Kazimierz

This former Jewish district was once the hub of Jewish life in Krakow. Your guide will give you an insight into where the community lived, worked and worshipped prior to the occupation. Sites to visit are Synagogues including the Remu’h Synagogue, cemeteries and market squares. 

Podgorze

The Wartime Ghetto. The Jewish population in Krakow was moved into this small area in March 1941. For many Polish Jews this ghetto was the last stop before the death camps. 

Schindler Factory and Museum

The old enamelware factory, made famous by the film Schindler’s List, is located in Podgorze. You can view this from the outside as part of your guided tour, or go inside to view the brand new exhibition covering the story of the Jews in Nazi occupied Krakow. 

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Kazimierz

This former Jewish district was once the hub of Jewish life in Krakow. Your guide will give you an insight into where the community lived, worked and worshipped prior to the occupation. Sites to visit are Synagogues including the Remu’h Synagogue, cemeteries and market squares. 

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Schindler Factory & Museum

• View on Map

The old enamelware factory, made famous by the film Schindler’s List, is located in Podgorze. You can view this from the outside as part of your guided tour, or go inside to view the brand new exhibition covering the story of the Jews in Nazi occupied Krakow. 

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Krakow Old Town

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Krakow Old Town is a centre for medieval heritage. A guided tour of the Old Town including the iconic Wawel Hill with the Castle and Cathedral and finishing in the Old Town Square, will take you from 11^th Century right up to the present day. The Square is surrounded by restaurants, high street shops and smaller souvenir shops. Combined with the street entertainers, there are lots to keep you busy. 

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Wieliczka Salt Mines

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One of Poland’s most visited tourist sites, students can take a guided tour through this fascinating underground city to see centuries of history and tradition. The salt mines are a UNESCO Heritage Site.

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Bowling House

Ideal if you want to keep your students entertained in the evening.

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Krakow Old Town

• View on Map

Krakow Old Town is a centre for medieval heritage. A guided tour of the Old Town including the iconic Wawel Hill with the Castle and Cathedral and finishing in the Old Town Square, will take you from 11^th Century right up to the present day. The Square is surrounded by restaurants, high street shops and smaller souvenir shops. Combined with the street entertainers, there are lots to keep you busy. 

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Wieliczka Salt Mines

• View on Map

One of Poland’s most visited tourist sites, students can take a guided tour through this fascinating underground city to see centuries of history and tradition. The salt mines are a UNESCO Heritage Site.

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Bowling House

Ideal if you want to keep your students entertained in the evening.

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