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Vistula Cruise and Kazimierz Golf Cart Tour with Schindler's Factory
Kraków
Experience the best of Krakow with a Vistula River cruise, a golf cart tour of Jewish cultural monuments, and a visit to Schindler's Factory Museum.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Kraków - Sailing on a catamaran on the Vistula River on a small two-way cruise, you will get to know Krakow’s monuments, visible from the side of the river.
Admire all the most important places in Krakow from the Vistula River. See Krakow from a new perspective as you follow the flow of the queen of Polish rivers. - Kosciuszko’s Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki) - The Kościuszko Mound in Krakow is one of the five mounds located in Krakow. It was erected in honor of Tadeusz Kościuszko - a great patriot and leader of the national uprising
- Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters - Fortified like a castle, this mighty monastery, founded in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The most important Krakow traditions are also associated with it: here, on Monday after Easter, the annual Emmaus festival is celebrated. Hence, the Lajkonik procession - the most important symbol of Krakow - sets off every June.
- Wawel Royal Castle - The limestone hill rising above the Vistula River is the former center of power, the legendary (associated with the mythical founder of Krakow and his descendants) and historical: princely, episcopal and royal. Wawel is a complex of castle and sacred buildings - a symbol of the city, but most of all a museum presenting the most valuable monuments of Polish material culture. Take a good look and you will also notice the silhouette of the famous Wawel dragon breathing fire towards onlookers
- Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology - The original, modern form of the building housing the museum of art and technology is perfectly seen from the river level. The wavy line of its roof is to refer directly to the waves of the Vistula River.
- Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce) - The baroque church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Stanislaus on Skałka rises above the boulevards, right on the Vistula River, on a small hill made of white Jurassic limestones. The basilica is also a national pantheon (many distinguished painters, musicians and poets are buried here) and a library with priceless documents, books and incunabula.
- Kazmierz The Former Jewish District - Once independent, the city situated south of Wawel was the hub of Jewish life in Kraków for centuries, and today it is one of the greatest tourist attractions of the city.
- Szeroka Street - Szeroka Street is the heart of Jewish Kazimierz. Let a testimony to its significance be the fact that four synagogues used to stand on the street, which was unheard of anywhere else in Europe.
- Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga - Standing on Szeroka Street Street, known not only as the stage of the final concert of the Jewish Culture Festival but also as the centuries-old centre of Jewish life in Kazimierz, is one of the oldest synagogues in Poland preserved in such a good condition.
- The New Square - Plac Nowy, today a popular meeting place and festival venue, was once known as Plac Żydowski (Jewish Squre). In 1900, a circular pavilion was erected in the middle of the square, with small grocery and butcher shops, and a fast-food bar with delicious casseroles, famous today in Krakow. On weekdays, the square is filled with stalls selling vegetables and antiques. On Sunday mornings it turns into a busy clothing market. The whole square is surrounded by cafés and pubs popular in the city, which on warm summer nights spill over the square and form one giant beer garden.
- Ghetto Wall Fragment - A small fragment of the original wall around the former ghetto, preserved to our times, with a plaque commemorating the fate of the inhabitants
- The Ghetto Heroes Square - Situated in the Podgórze district, which in 1941 was turned into the Krakow Ghetto, the former Plac Zgody [Concord Square] was designated ‘Umschlagplatz’ under the Nazi occupation, the place where the Jews had to congregate to be deported.
- Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera - During the tour and thanks to it:
- You will learn facts from the history of World War II through their impact on the everyday life of ordinary people in multicultural Krakow.
- You will see the real headquarters of Deutsche Emailwarenfabrik and hear about its owner, Oskar Schindler - an entrepreneur, known from the Oscar-winning Spielberg film, who saved many of his employees from inevitable death.
- The heroic deed of Oskar Schindler resembles his office, happily preserved in the factory administration building, which houses a symbolic “ark of survivors” made of thousands of pots, like those made by his employees during the war.
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Thanks to the modern multimedia installation, you will walk along the cobbled streets of the city, enter the photographer’s atelier, look at the hairdresser, get on the tram, as well as see a typical apartment in the Jewish ghetto, and then find yourself with its inhabitants in the Płaszów camp…
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What's Included
- Audio guide available during catamaran and golf cart tours
- Entry to Schindler’s Factory Museum included
- Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the Vistula River in a catamaran
- Knowledgeable live guide at the museum
- One-way golf cart transportation through the Kazimierz district
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience the majesty of the city from a state-of-the-art catamaran, setting off on a brief, scenic cruise down the Vistula River. Even in colder temperatures, a heated deck and plush leather sofas ensure optimum comfort. On the occasion of sunnier weather, we encourage you to use our top deck for some quality time in the open air whilst enjoying the stunning views.
Next, trace the path of Jewish historical landmarks in Krakow via the ease of a green-friendly golf cart. Observe authentic memorials in the Kazimierz sector and understand the story of the wartime ghetto in the Podgórze district.
To conclude the adventure, access the Schindler’s Factory Museum, one of Krakow’s leading attractions, along with an informed guide. Although the museum is affiliated with a German industrialist named Schindler who protected numerous Jews through employment in his enamelware factory, the main focus of your visit will be understanding the experiences of Krakow’s residents under Nazi rule.
- Note that part of the tour is walking (inside the museum) and operated by a live guide. The rest of the tour includes an audio guide.
- Please note that this is a group tour (other people will participate) that starts at the specified time (please be on time at the meeting point).
- Children 0-4 years old using the free ticket must sit on an adult’s lap.
Location
Bulwar Inflancki 3
Bulwar Inflancki
Let's meet at the Inflancki Boulevard at the bank of Vistula river, next to the water tram stop called "Paulinska” (in Polish: Przystanek tramwajowy „Paulińska").
Look for the person with a "Cracow Boat" sign, wait please for the boat with the name "Cracowboat".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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