Krakow: WWII Ghetto, Schindler & Communism Golf Cart Tour｜Poland

Discover two of the most important chapters of Krakow’s modern history on one fascinating golf cart tour. Travel comfortably through the city and explore how both Nazi occupation and Communist rule shaped Krakow and the lives of its residents.

Your journey begins in the former Jewish Ghetto, established by Nazi Germany during World War II. Visit Plac Bohaterów Getta, see the preserved fragments of the original Ghetto Walls, and learn about the tragic fate of thousands of Jewish residents who were forced to live within its boundaries. Pass by the famous Schindler’s Factory and hear the remarkable story of Oskar Schindler, who saved more than 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust.

After exploring Krakow’s wartime history, continue to Nowa Huta, one of the best-preserved socialist districts in Europe. Built in the 1950s as an ideal communist city, Nowa Huta presents a completely different side of Krakow. Travel through wide avenues, monumental squares, residential neighborhoods, and historic industrial areas while discovering what everyday life looked like behind the Iron Curtain.

Along the way, learn about communist propaganda, political control, workers’ life, and the resistance movements that helped shape modern Poland. Visit key landmarks including Central Square, the former steelworks district, and iconic examples of socialist-realist architecture.

Travel in an eco-friendly electric golf cart equipped with a multilingual audio guide, allowing you to comfortably explore more of the city than would be possible on foot. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to gain a deeper understanding of Krakow’s twentieth-century history and experience two completely different worlds in a single unforgettable journey.