Krakow and Schindler’s List. Authentic History and Fiction

Our private Schindler’s List tour takes you back to wartime Krakow and to 1990s when Spielberg was filming in Krakow. What’s true and what’s fiction in the film? Where was Spielberg filming in Krakow? Who are the real people behind his characters?

The renowned film Schindler’s List brought Krakow into the international spotlight, attracting tourists to the city’s remarkable architecture. its rich general and Jewish history. As a result, Krakow has emerged as a popular travel destination in Eastern Europe. Schindler’s factory has become a major landmark.

While Schindler’s List is a historical drama, it is important to keep in mind that it is not a documentary. This distinction raises questions about the film’s blending of truth and fiction. Which locations depicted in the movie genuinely existed? Do they continue to stand today? Which were staged for the production? What is the authentic history of the places showcased in the film?

Embark on the Schindler’s List private tour to traverse back in time to the World War II period. Retrace the steps of the film’s central characters, as you uncover genuine historic events and visit the enduring, silent witnesses to those events—the places themselves in Krakow’s Old Town and historic neighborhoods of Kazimierz and Podgorze. You’ll visit the famous Kazimierz courtyard. Walking down the bridge that the Jews used to get to the Ghetto will take you back in time to March 1941. Of course, you’ll visit the Schindler’s factory area. In the process, you’ll find out which elements were artfully created for the sake of the film’s dramatic impact.

Liban Quarry and Plaszow Camp

The tour can be extended to visit a little-known sight — the Liban Quarry. This is the place where Spielberg actually filmed the Plaszow Camp. What’s left there after filming? Why was this quarry chosen by Spielberg? Let’s discover all this together. From there we can walk from there further to the grounds of the Plaszow Camp.

A private Schindler’s Factory tour is a separate tour and needs to be arranged in advance.

A sneak peek into the Krakow and The Schindler’s List Private Tour