Oskar Schindler was a German entrepreneur and breeder who saved 1200 Jews and Holocaust victims during World War II by transferring prisoners to his own factories in Poland and the Czech Republic. See the places in Krakow related to his history with a guide. Explore the Plaszow concentration camp featured in the "Schindler's List" movie.
During the excursion, you will not get away from diving into the history of World War II in Poland, but you will pay great attention to the real man Oscar, his past and present in the occupied city. Visit the most popular locations on "Schindler's List" and try to understand the complexity of this hero figure.
After the city tour and a lunch break included in the price, take a tram and go to Plaszow. This Nazi concentration camp was dedicated to Jews deported from the ghettos in the South of Poland. 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 a few smaller. See the headquarters, the memorial and other camp facilities. Visit also the camp replica built by Stephen Spielberg for the purpose of making the movie.