Krakow, Wieliczka & Auschwitz: 3 Days of History and Heritage

Experience the best of Krakow and beyond on a perfectly planned 3-day journey. Discover the true story behind Schindler’s List on a guided walking route through authentic locations connected with Krakow’s Jewish history and the famous film. Explore the underground wonders of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, admire the royal heritage of Wawel, enjoy a relaxing Vistula River cruise, taste traditional Polish cuisine, and finish your second day with an unforgettable Chopin concert.
On the third day, visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial with an official museum guide and take time to reflect on one of the most important and tragic chapters of European history.
With professional guides, comfortable transport, included tickets, and carefully arranged schedules, you can focus on experiencing Krakow without the stress of planning.

Highlights:

• Discover the true story behind Schindler’s List on a guided walking tour through real Krakow locations

• Start outside Oskar Schindler’s Factory and learn about Schindler’s role without entering the museum

• Explore Podgórze, the site of the Nazi German ghetto during World War II

• See authentic filming locations connected with Schindler’s List

• Walk through Kazimierz, the historic center of prewar Jewish life in Krakow

• Learn about Oskar Schindler and the Jewish workers he helped save

• Discover how everyday Jewish life changed into persecution, survival, and memory

• Explore the underground beauty of the Wieliczka Salt Mine with an in-house expert guide

• Visit Wawel Castle and Wawel Cathedral with a licensed local guide

• Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Vistula River and admire Krakow from the water

• Taste traditional Polish cuisine during a specially arranged lunch combo

• End the second day with a live Chopin piano concert

• Travel comfortably with included group transfers to Wieliczka and Auschwitz

• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with an official museum guide

• All tickets, guides, and logistics arranged — just relax and explore

This thoughtfully designed 3-day itinerary lets you experience the many sides of Krakow — from prewar Jewish life and wartime history to royal heritage, underground wonders, Polish cuisine, river views, and classical music.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Schindler’s Story & Wieliczka Salt Mine

Schindler’s Story – Podgórze & Kazimierz / approx. 2h / Walking Tour
Discover the true story behind Schindler’s List on a guided walking route through the real locations where Krakow’s Jewish history and the famous film intersect.
The tour combines authentic streets, courtyards, neighborhoods, historical events, and filming locations to explain the transformation of Krakow’s Jewish community during the Second World War.
The tour begins outside Oskar Schindler’s Factory on Lipowa Street. The factory is viewed from the outside and is not included as a museum visit.
The tour concludes on Szeroka Street, in the heart of historic Kazimierz. Surrounded by historic synagogues and prewar Jewish heritage, your guide explains what Jewish life in Krakow was like before the war and why Kazimierz became such an important location for Schindler’s List.

Transfer to Wieliczka / 30 min / Included
After the walking tour, travel comfortably from Krakow to the Wieliczka Salt Mine in an air-conditioned group vehicle.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour / 2h30min / Admission Ticket Included
Descend beneath the surface and discover one of Poland’s most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Explore vast underground chambers, salt-carved sculptures, underground lakes, historic mining passages, and the spectacular Chapel of St. Kinga.
The tour is led by an in-house expert guide who will explain the history and traditions of salt mining while revealing the fascinating stories hidden beneath the town of Wieliczka.

Return to Krakow / 30 min / Included
Relax during the return journey to Krakow after a day combining Jewish history, cinema, wartime stories, and the extraordinary underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Day 2 – Vistula River Cruise, Wawel, Polish Lunch & Chopin Concert

Vistula River Cruise / approx. 1h / Admission Ticket Included
Begin the second day with a relaxing cruise along the Vistula River.
Admire Krakow from a different perspective as you sail past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy views of Wawel Hill, the historic Old Town, churches, bridges, and the picturesque riverside.
The cruise offers a peaceful way to experience the city and enjoy a break from walking.

Wawel Castle / 1h / Admission Ticket Included
Continue to Wawel Hill, the historic heart of Polish royal heritage.
Visit Wawel Castle and explore one of its permanent exhibitions, featuring historic interiors, paintings, tapestries, and royal treasures.
With a licensed local guide, discover the stories of the Polish kings, royal court, and important events that shaped the history of Poland.

Wawel Cathedral / 1h / Admission Ticket Included
Enter Wawel Cathedral, one of Poland’s most important religious and historical landmarks.
Discover the royal tombs, historic chapels, and monuments connected with Polish kings and other important figures in Polish history.
If included in the selected ticket option, climb the Sigismund Bell Tower and enjoy views over Krakow while discovering the story of one of Poland’s most famous bells.

Traditional Polish Lunch  / approx. 1h30min
Take a relaxing break for a traditional Polish lunch.
Enjoy a specially arranged combo featuring classic Polish dishes and local flavors in a comfortable Krakow restaurant.
This is the perfect opportunity to experience Polish cuisine after a morning of sightseeing and enjoy some time to relax before the evening program.

Chopin Concert / approx. 1h / Admission Ticket Included
End the day with an elegant live Chopin piano concert in the heart of Krakow.
Listen to the music of Fryderyk Chopin performed by a professional pianist in an intimate concert setting.
Enjoy a selection of Chopin’s most beautiful compositions and discover the connection between the composer, Polish culture, and the country’s musical traditions.
The concert provides a memorable finale to a day combining Krakow’s royal heritage, river views, traditional cuisine, and classical music.

Day 3 – Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Transfer from Krakow / 1h30min / Included
Depart from Krakow by comfortable, air-conditioned group transport to Oświęcim, home of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.

Auschwitz I / 2h / Admission Ticket Included
With an official museum guide, visit the original Auschwitz camp.
Explore preserved barracks, exhibitions, historical documents, and other remains of the camp. See the famous entrance gate marked “Arbeit Macht Frei” and learn about the lives of prisoners and the system of persecution established by Nazi Germany.
The guided visit provides historical context while helping visitors understand the scale and human dimension of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz.

Short Break / 15min / Free Time
Take a short break between the two parts of the visit.

Auschwitz II-Birkenau / 1h30min / Admission Ticket Included
Continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest part of the former camp complex and a major site of mass extermination.
Walk along the railway tracks used to transport prisoners and see the remains of barracks, gas chambers, crematoria, and memorials dedicated to the victims.
The visit concludes with time for reflection and remembrance at the memorial site.

Return to Krakow / 1h30min / Included
Return to Krakow in the afternoon after a day dedicated to remembrance and reflection.

Meeting point: Lipowa 4, 32-051 Kraków. Meet your guide in front of The Schindler's Factory. They will hold an excursions.city sign.(click to go to the Google maps)  

Endpoint: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street)        

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