You have only four hours, you want to stretch your legs and feel the city — this route combines the most complete yet easily accessible experiences: the Main Market Square, the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz and Podgórze with Schindler’s Factory. Everything is walkable, unhurried, with time to visit the museum and a short coffee break.
Schindler’s Factory is in the Zabłocie district (Lipowa 4) and is a part of Kraków’s history worth getting to know calmly. Paired with a walk through Kazimierz and visits to memorial sites, you get a fuller context — interwar urban life, the drama of 1939–1945 and the postwar landscape of memory. On zwiedzaniekrakowa.com I offer 2- and 4-hour versions of this tour — if you want more stories and museum entry, choose the 4-hour option.
The route is designed so most time is spent outdoors — great on a sunny day — and if it rains a few stops can be swapped for short visits indoors (cafés, small museums). This is not about crowds and rushing but about a calm, contextual walk with breaks.
Below you’ll find a suggested order, approximate stop times and practical tips — what to bring and how to plan your visit to Schindler’s Factory so you don’t lose time.
Start: Main Market Square — 0–15 min: meet (or begin on your own) at the Market. Quick orientation — Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), St. Mary’s Basilica (a brief look from outside or a quick entry if you have a ticket). This is the best place for a short introduction and to set the pace of the walk.
Direction: Kazimierz — 15–75 min: walk toward Kazimierz (a short stroll). In Kazimierz walk along Szeroka Street, visit the district’s central square, pause by the synagogues and the Remuh Cemetery (view from the outside and a short story). I recommend trying a zapiekanka at Plac Nowy — a quick local snack if you want a bite.
Walk to Podgórze and the Ghetto Heroes Square — 75–110 min: head from Kazimierz to Podgórze across one of the pedestrian bridges (for example Bernatka) or along connecting streets. At Ghetto Heroes Square stop to see the famous monument of 68 chairs — a meaningful place to talk about memory and the history of this area.
Schindler’s Factory (Zabłocie) — 110–200 min: the factory is at Lipowa 4. Plan museum entry in advance — the permanent exhibition is extensive and it’s best to allow 60–90 minutes for the visit. On the 4-hour tour this is when you get a deeper narrative context and view displays about occupied Kraków.
Return / finish — 200–240 min: after the museum you can stay in Zabłocie for coffee and a short debrief or walk back to Kazimierz or the Market. If time allows, finish with dinner in one of Kazimierz’s small restaurants — a natural end to the afternoon.
Walking from the Main Market to Schindler’s Factory follows city streets and takes about 30–40 minutes (roughly 2.5–3 km depending on the route). From Plac Nowy (Kazimierz) to the Factory it’s about 15–25 minutes — a comfortable, walkable distance perfect for linking the two districts.
How long to spend at Schindler’s Factory? For a typical individual visit allow at least 60–90 minutes for the exhibition. If you want to take your time with multimedia materials and read more panels, lean toward 90 minutes.
If you have exactly four hours, split the time roughly like this: 60–75 minutes in Kazimierz, 20–30 minutes walking and observing en route, 60–90 minutes at Schindler’s Factory, and 15–30 minutes for breaks and return. Remember to leave a 10–15 minute margin for the unexpected.
Buy tickets for Schindler’s Factory online in advance, especially in high season — this helps avoid queues and saves time. The museum manages visitor numbers in hourly slots, so a prebooked ticket gives peace of mind.
If you plan to enter the museum, bring a document for any reduced-price admission (if you qualify). On zwiedzaniekrakowa.com you’ll find information that guided tours can be 2 or 4 hours — the 4-hour version includes entry to the museum.
Clothing and footwear — comfortable shoes are essential. The route uses cobbled and regular sidewalks; there will be standing and walking. In cooler months bring an extra warm layer — Zabłocie by the Vistula can be breezy.
Toilets and breaks — the center and Kazimierz have many cafés with restrooms for customers; near Schindler’s Factory there are places to sit for coffee after the exhibition. Plan a short break — 10–20 minutes is usually enough to rest and gather thoughts.
For visitors with limited mobility — parts of the route and some exhibition areas are accessible, but plan ahead to avoid steep stairs and long uneven cobbled stretches. If you need detailed accessibility information I can help arrange and check it before your visit.
Kazimierz — Szeroka Street, the synagogues (Old Synagogue, Remuh), the Remuh Cemetery, artistic side streets and cafés. This area is full of history and contemporary local energy — pause for a short story about prewar Jewish life.
Plac Nowy — not just the famous zapiekanki but also a slice of local life where you can soak up the neighborhood atmosphere. A quick snack here is a good on-the-go option.
Ghetto Heroes Square — an important memorial site and place for reflection. The 68 chairs monument and fragments of the ghetto wall are elements you shouldn’t miss.
Schindler’s Factory — the exhibition tells of city life under occupation, the fates of Kraków residents and the actions of individuals like Oskar Schindler. The display is multimedia and rewards attention to small details and personal stories.
Reserve your date — if you value certainty for museum entry, buy your ticket early or book a specific time slot.
Don’t carry too much luggage — small backpacks are fine, but large suitcases are cumbersome on cobbled streets.
Plan flexibly — four hours is a great window, but leave room for unexpected discoveries. If you fall in love with Kazimierz you may want to stay for dinner.
If you’d like, I can lead this route personally — I help with ticket reservations, tailor the route to the group’s pace and share stories you won’t always find in guidebooks.
Exact location of Schindler’s Factory: Lipowa 4, Zabłocie — easy to reach on foot from Kazimierz and the Main Market (roughly 20–40 minutes depending on the starting point).
Public transport: trams and buses stop near Plac Bohaterów Getta and Zabłocie; from the Main Square several tram lines reach places within a short walk of the museum.
Recommended nearby cafés and places to rest: Kazimierz is full of welcoming cafés and small restaurants — look for independent places on Szeroka Street and around Plac Nowy for a relaxed break (local favorites change over time, so check current opening hours).
If you’re short on time: follow the condensed order — Main Market, quick walk through Kazimierz highlights, short stop at Ghetto Heroes Square, then Schindler’s Factory (without a long coffee break).
Questions about accessibility, group bookings or personal guiding — contact me via zwiedzaniekrakowa.com and I’ll help plan the visit to match your needs and tempo.
