We invite you to discover the true story behind Steven Spielberg's iconic 1993 film Schindler's List and learn where and how it was filmed.
This profound and poignant story, based on the actual events of the Holocaust, chronicles the extraordinary evolution of Oskar Schindler, from a troubled businessperson and a member of the Nazi Party into a celebrated humanitarian who saved the lives of around 1200 Polish Jews by employing them in his factories. Filmed primarily in Kraków, the movie weaves historical facts with artistic storytelling.
Selected Tour Highlights:
- Avenue of Stars
- Former Schindler’s Apartment
- Filming location at Poselska Street
- Saints Peter and Paul Church
- Józefa Dietla Street
- Tempel Synagogue
- Filming locations of the Jewish Ghetto
- Szeroka Street
- Ariel Restaurant
- Schindler's List Passage
- Marshal Józef Piłsudski Bridge
- Forum Hotel
- Podgórze Market Square
- Ghetto Heroes’ Square
- Oskar Schindler's Factory
- Remnants of the Ghetto Wall
- Liban Quarry
- Płaszów Camp
Tour Tips
- The Krakow Guide App offers a free tour preview with the map, tour route, photos, and audio stories for the first 3 stops.
- This is a self-guided tour—feel free to pause, replay, or skip ahead at any time.
- You can listen to the tour remotely from anywhere in the world. Each stop includes a set of photographs for a more immersive experience.
- If you decide to physically go on this tour and follow the tour route, be prepared for a long walk;
- Some stops are farther apart than others; consider using public transportation between remote stops 6 to 7, 13 to 16, and 20 to 22.
- The app offers the Get Directions option for each tour stop.
- The tour suits most travelers, but because of its length, you may want to split it into two parts: stops 1 through 13 and 13 through 23.
- Some sections may be challenging for wheelchairs or strollers because of stairs, uneven surfaces, or the distance between stops.
