Krakow: Old Town, Kazimierz & Schindler’s Factory Golf Cart Tour

Summary

Old Town echoes, Kazimierz stories & Schindler’s shadows in one ride

You’ll glide through Krakow’s Old Town, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter and Ghetto districts by electric golf cart with an audio guide in your language. Expect local stories from your driver, photo stops at places like Plac Nowy or Ghetto Heroes Square, and views of Oskar Schindler’s Factory that might stick with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit it — I booked the Krakow grand city tour by golf cart mostly because my legs were tired from wandering the day before. But rolling out onto Rynek Glowny, bundled up against that sharp morning air (the driver had the heating on, thank God), I felt this weird mix of calm and anticipation. The city was just waking up — pigeons flapping around St. Mary’s Basilica, a few locals hurrying past Cloth Hall with their scarves pulled up high. Our driver Marek waved at someone selling pretzels and grinned at us in the rearview. “You’ll see everything,” he promised.

The audio guide piped up in English as we zipped along Planty park, but honestly I kept getting distracted by little things outside — a woman sweeping her stoop near Florian Gate, the smell of bread somewhere close to Jagiellonian University. Every now and then Marek would slow down and point out something not on the recording: “That window? Helena Rubinstein lived there.” He sounded proud, which made me pay more attention. In Kazimierz, we rattled over cobbles past Remuh Synagogue and Szeroka street; I tried to say ‘Kazimierz’ right and Marek laughed (I definitely didn’t nail it). There was a stop for photos at Plac Nowy where someone was already setting up for zapiekanka — that cheesy bread smell is impossible to ignore.

Crossing into the former ghetto district hit differently. It got quiet in the cart as we passed Ghetto Heroes Square and the Eagle Pharmacy — those empty chairs are hard to forget once you’ve seen them in person. At Oskar Schindler’s Factory, even though we didn’t go inside (not included), just seeing it from outside gave me goosebumps. The whole route felt like flipping through chapters of a book I’d only half-read before coming here.

By the end, back at Main Market Square with my cheeks cold and my head full of new names and stories, I realized how much ground we’d covered without rushing or feeling lost. If you want a day trip around Krakow that connects all three districts — Old Town, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, and the Ghetto area — without wearing yourself out, this is honestly perfect. Sometimes you need to let someone else drive so you can just watch life happen around you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Krakow city highlights by golf cart

• Visit Krakow Old Town highlights
• Pass Main Square and St. Mary's Church
• See Cloth Hall and Town Hall Tower
• View Słowacki's Theater and City Walls
• Pass Florian Gate and Great Barbican
• Drive by Jagiellonian University and Planty Park
• See Wawel Royal Castle
• Explore Kazimierz Jewish Quarter sights
• Pass Old Synagogue and Remuh Synagogue
• Drive through Szeroka Street and Jewish cemeteries
• See Catholic part of Kazimierz
• Pass Plac Nowy and Zakrzowek
• Visit Ghetto Heroes Square and Eagle Pharmacy
• Stop at Oskar Schindler's Factory museum

Top questions

How long does the Krakow golf cart tour take?

The tour lasts about 1.5 hours total.

Is there an English-speaking guide on this Krakow city tour?

You get an English-speaking driver plus an audio guide in your chosen language.

Does this Krakow tour include entry to Oskar Schindler's Factory?

No, you'll see Schindler's Factory from outside but entry is not included.

Are there stops for taking pictures during the tour?

Yes, there are short stops for taking photos at key locations.

Is pickup included for this Krakow golf cart tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at a meeting point are included.

Can wheelchairs or strollers fit on the golf carts?

Yes, but you need to book two extra spots for wheelchairs or large strollers.

What languages are available for the audio guide?

The audio guide is available in 28 languages including English, Polish, Spanish, French, German and more.

Which districts of Krakow does this tour cover?

The tour covers Old Town, Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter), and the former Ghetto area.

What’s included

Your day includes meeting point pickup and drop-off by electric golf cart with transparent rain covers or heating if needed. You’ll have an English-speaking driver plus an audio guide in your preferred language throughout all three main districts of Krakow. There are also short stops for photos along the way before returning to your starting point.