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Krakow Psychology & Sociology School Trips & Tours
Evidence of war on Europe’s Jewish population in ghettos such as Podgorze, coupled with a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, will enable pupils to analyse the persecution which took place.
Psychology school trip pupils can consider the topics of conformity and obedience in Nazi Germany, possible psychological profiles of those involved and even discuss actual experiences with a concentration camp survivor, or relative at the Galicia museum.
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- 2 nights' B&B accommodation
- Return flights & airport transfers in resort
- Extensive group travel insurance
- 1 in 10 free place ratio
Price shown is based on 35 paying passengers departing from a London airport in October 2020 and is subject to availability.
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- Airport assistance during check-in, security and gate checks on your outbound flight from the UK
- Airport assistance when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home
- Services of a Local Guide
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- Pre-booked meals at great group prices
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Top visits

The Old Town Square
Visit Rynek Główny (Town Square), the largest in medieval Europe, Mariacki Church (St Mary’s Church) of Gothic origins with its fine altar, Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) of vast proportions and view the University District and the Collegium Maius - the historic heart of the university area.

Krakow Under Nazi Occupation Museum
Also referred to as the Schindler Museum, this visit not only tells Schindler's story but covers every aspect of the Polish and Polish-Jewish experience of occupation in a way that is hugely relevant to British students. We thoroughly recommend this excellent museum, made famous by Spielberg's film, Schindler's List.

Kazimierz
This historic Jewish district was left deserted as residents were forced by Nazis to move to the Podgorze ghetto. Visit the old synagogues and the cemetery, as well as iconic Jewish sites and museums.

Krakow Old Town
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town was entered by German forces in 1939. Museums, schools and theatres closed, arrests were made and synagogues were destroyed. The tyrannies continued until 1945 when the German army was forced to withdraw.

Wawel Hill
In a fortified position overlooking the river and city are the Castle and Cathedral.

Auschwitz-Birkenau
Following the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939, Oświęcim was incorporated into the domains of the Third Reich. The town’s name was changed to Auschwitz and it became the largest concentration and death camp. Today, as a museum, Auschwitz serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of Hitler’s tyranny and a guided visit will give students a fuller view of the terrible events and conditions, also allowing consideration of key study themes, including obedience, prejudice, tyranny and much more.
Auschwitz is a one-hour coach journey from Krakow and is a truly emotive and thought-provoking visit.

Meet with a Concentration Camp Survivor or Relative
Groups have the invaluable opportunity to meet and speak with either a concentration camp survivor or a member of a survivor’s family. This is an incredible, poignant chance to hear moving eye-witness testimony and gain first hand insight into life under Nazi rule. Common themes covered often include conflict, prejudice and the values of tolerance and understanding.

Galicia Museum
Presenting Jewish history from a new perspective, this private museum celebrates the Jewish culture of Galicia and poignantly commemorates the victims of the Holocaust through its moving photographic exhibition. During your visit, your students can take part in a choice of interactive workshops, including Choices Faced, Decisions Made: The Holocaust and Wartime Morality, Po-lin: Here We Will Rest (reflecting on Jewish history), and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jewish Culture (exploring Jewish belief and tradition). Groups can also take part in exhibition tours, lectures, concerts, and much more.
Evening activites
- Folklore Evening Dinner
- Bowling
- Laser Tag
Study themes
- Social Influence: Conformity
- Obedience
- Prejudice & Discrimination
- Aggression
- Cognition
- Ethics
- Tyranny
- Dysfunctional Behaviour
Study levels
A Level
AS Level
GCSE
Transport
We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

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Expert's comment
“The city of Krakow offers some powerful experiences related to conformity and obedience. The Jewish ghetto (Kazimierz), Krakow Under Nazi Occupation Museum (which tells the story of wartime Krakow), and Auschwitz-Birkenau each demonstrate the power people can have over others. This fascinating destination offers the opportunity for pupils to reflect on human nature and enjoy a vibrant European city.”
Cara Flanagan, NST Expert Guide Lecturer