Top Krakow Arts & Design

Lines at Oskar Schindler’s Factory in Krakow can eat into the time you have for its exhibits. Prebooked access lets you head inside the former enamel factory, where Schindler protected more than 1,000 Jewish workers from deportation. Choose a guided tour with commentary, or explore the multimedia exhibits at your own pace.

The Schindler Factory museum is a remarkable historical site that offers a powerful look into Kraców city experience during World War II. A visit provides an opportunity to learn about the lives of Kraków’s residents under Nazi occupation and the inspiring story of Oskar Schindler, who saved more than a thousand Jews from the Holocaust. The permanent exhibition, “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945,” portrays daily life in wartime Kraków, the oppression of the occupiers, and acts of courage and solidarity among its people. Featuring authentic artifacts, documents, photographs, and immersive multimedia displays, the museum offers a vivid journey through history. Visitors can explore the exhibition joining a guided tour for deeper insight into the events and the legacy of this extraordinary place.

Explore the Czartoryski Museum, home to Poland's most valuable collection and one of Europe's finest. Marvel at masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's "Lady with an Ermine" and Rembrandt van Rijn's "Landscape with the Good Samaritan." Discover a wide range of art, including paintings, sculptures, crafts, military artifacts, and applied arts, across 26 exhibition halls on two floors of the renovated Palace of the Princes Czartoryski Museum. With your 3-day city card, gain access to over 21 other museums in Krakow. Skip the lines and make the most of your trip by seeing a rare work of art. Leonardo da Vinci painted only four portraits of women, so this piece has become a national treasure. Admire the painting and learn more about its history and significance.

The ticket grants you access to one of the biggest specialized facilities of this kind and also the oldest Museum in Krakow. The museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions that focus on specific archaeological themes Available Exhibitions: -Prehistory and Early Middle Ages of Małopolska: This exhibition offers an in-depth examination of the development of human society in the Małopolska region from the Paleolithic era to the early Middle Ages. The artifacts on display include tools, pottery, and ornaments that illustrate the daily lives, beliefs, and advancements of ancient communities. -The Stone Age in Poland: This exhibit focuses on the earliest periods of human settlement in Poland, covering the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic eras.

Van Gogh and Vincent - The World’s Only Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition Discover a unique artistic journey through the life and works of Vincent van Gogh in the heart of Kraków. Across 1,500 m² of immersive exhibition space, experience modern multimedia technology, atmospheric music, storytelling, and carefully recreated interiors inspired by the places where Vincent lived and painted. See a unique collection of 9 museum editions created by the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam in cooperation with Fujifilm. Step directly into Van Gogh’s world through immersive scenes - feel the atmosphere of a Parisian cafe from his era, descend into a mine with him, watch The Potato Eaters reimagined through modern technology, and enter the iconic Bedroom in Arles. A powerful, sensory experience that brings Van Gogh’s most famous moments closer than ever before and makes you feel part of his story. More than an exhibition — a journey into the life of Vincent van Gogh.

The Immersive Exhibition at Wesoła Immersive is a permanent, multi-room experience dedicated to new media art. Explore 360° projections, LED light environments, kinetic sculptures, and AI-driven visuals set to spatial sound. Many works are interactive, responding to your movement and presence—so no two visits are the same. Located in Kraków’s historic Wesoła district, the exhibition offers a clear, non-technical look at how contemporary artists use code, sensors, and real-time graphics to shape images and sound. Whether you’re new to immersive art or work in design, film, music, or technology, you’ll find an engaging gateway into today’s art-and-technology practices—and plenty of inspiration for creative minds and culture lovers alike.

Discover the rich Jewish heritage of Polish Galicia through powerful photography, personal stories, and immersive exhibitions. Located in the heart of Kraków’s Jewish Quarter – Kazimierz – the Galicia Jewish Museum offers a moving and modern look at Jewish life in southern Poland, before and after the Holocaust. It’s more than just a museum — it’s a space for memory, education, and cultural reflection. -Explore “Traces of Memory”, a thought-provoking photographic journey through Jewish heritage and Holocaust sites in Galicia -Learn about the lives, culture, and resilience of Jewish communities in Poland -Visit a modern, interactive space set in a former warehouse, blending history with contemporary design -Located in Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish district, just minutes from major synagogues and landmarks -A perfect stop for those seeking deeper insight into Polish-Jewish history and culture

Visit two of Europe’s most powerful historic Holocaust sites in a single day with this tour that includes time-saving transportation from Krakow. Learn about the significance and history of the infamous Auschwitz and Birkenau death camps from your guide as you visit the former barracks, crematorium, and gas chambers. Pause at the memorial to the more than 1 million victims who died here before the return ride to Krakow.

Uncover the fascinating story of Poland's national drink at the Vodka Factory Museum, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century distillery in Krakow. Explore seven interactive exhibition zones at your own pace with a personal multilingual audio guide, journeying from medieval distillation traditions all the way to the communist-era Polmos production plant. Discover how vodka became woven into Polish culture, history, and daily life, with hands-on displays, original equipment, and immersive storytelling throughout the former factory halls. Round off your visit with a premium vodka tasting at the stylish, post-industrial Utopia Bar — the perfect way to sample what you've just learned about. With flexible opening hours in the afternoon and evening, this self-guided experience is a must for curious travelers, vodka enthusiasts, and anyone looking for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path Krakow experience — as popular with visitors as it is with locals.

Experience Krakow's enchanting secrets through an immersive audio journey that transforms your smartphone into a personal storyteller, revealing centuries of hidden history that even locals don't know. Unlike crowded group tours where you're rushed past monuments, this self-guided experience grants you complete freedom to linger at breathtaking viewpoints, explore fascinating side streets, and absorb the atmosphere of each location at your own rhythm. expertly crafted narration brings medieval legends, royal conspiracies, and architectural marvels to life through captivating stories delivered by professional voice actors whose warm, clear delivery makes every tale feel like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend. Choose your own adventure by selecting attractions that spark your curiosity, skip locations that don't interest you, and create a completely personalized exploration that fits your schedule, energy level, and interests.

Easily fit in a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with this tour that includes round-trip hotel transport from Krakow. After your ride to the memorial, take a tour led by a museum guide who knows the stories and history of the former WWII camp well. You are also provided with headphones, so you don’t miss a word along the way.

Walk through Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local guide. See the Collegium Maius and Cloth Hall, then enter St. Mary’s Basilica to marvel at the Veit Stoss altar. Highlights: • Step into UNESCO-listed Krakow Old Town with an expert guide • Marvel at the dazzling Veit Stoss altar inside St. Mary’s Basilica • Stroll past the iconic Cloth Hall & Collegium Maius courtyards • Discover Krakow’s legends on Europe’s largest medieval square • Capture must-see landmarks in the heart of historic Krakow Embark on a guided tour of Kraków's Old Town's most essential landmarks. Discover Kraków’s Old Town on a guided walking tour that blends history, legends, and stunning architecture. Stroll through centuries-old streets, admire iconic landmarks, and hear stories that bring the heart of the city to life. With an expert local guide, this is more than sightseeing—it’s an immersion into the living heart of Poland’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

Combine two Polish landmarks in a single trip with this package that takes you to both the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Krakow. At both sites, benefit from the deep knowledge of your guides and learn more than you could on your own. Includes Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off.

Combine two of the Krakow area’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, learning the harrowing truths about the largest concentration camp complex. After lunch (optional inclusion), venture underground to explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines.

Explore the amazing underground sculptures, caverns, and even a cathedral at the Wieliczka Salt Mines on an easy half-day tour from Krakow. Avoid the hassle of reading Polish bus timetables with hotel or central-Krakow transfers (if option selected). Learn all about the history of the centuries-old salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Swap the usual tourist attractions for something a bit different in Krakow—the Museum of Illusions. This mysterious place is home to many weird and wonderful optical illusions, interactive displays, quirky photo opportunities, and hidden surprises along the way. Avoid having to wait in long ticket lines for this popular attraction by pre-booking entry and securing your ticket in advance.

Get to know the magical city of Krakow when you join this 1,5-hour sightseeing tour in an environmentally-friendly electric car. Listen to your guide provide the city's rich history through the use of headsets. Admire the city's medieval architecture in Krakow's Old Town, the unique Jewish district with famous Schindler's factory and the former Ghetto in Podgorze District.

Step inside a restored early-20th-century military building to discover the untold story of Poland's WWII resistance. The Home Army Museum — named after General Emil "Nil" Fieldorf, deputy commander of the Home Army who was executed by the communist regime in 1953 — is the only institution in Poland dedicated entirely to the Polish Underground State and its armed resistance movement, the largest of its kind in occupied Europe. Skip the line and explore original artifacts and memorabilia donated by the families of soldiers and resistance leaders, immersive multimedia displays, and powerful personal stories of sabotage missions, secret operations, and civilian life under Nazi occupation.

Traveling between Krakow and the airport by public transportation or taxi can be a headache for even savvy travelers. With this private transfer, leave the planning and driving to someone else. Your English-speaking driver picks you up from the airport or your hotel, whisks you and your baggage to a private vehicle, and takes you to your destination on a private, air-conditioned minivan.

Discover the heart of Kraków on a guided walk through its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Accompanied by a licensed local guide, you’ll wander through historic squares and atmospheric streets, visit St. Mary’s Basilica to admire the world-famous Veit Stoss altar, and experience the timeless character of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Highlights: • Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with an experienced local guide • Step inside St. Mary’s Basilica to see the remarkable Gothic altar by Veit Stoss • Pass by the historic Cloth Hall and learn about Kraków’s trading past • Visit the courtyard of Collegium Maius, the oldest university in Poland • Discover how architecture, art, and history shape Kraków’s unique identity Ideal for first-time visitors, this well-paced walking tour offers a concise yet engaging introduction to Kraków’s historic centre.

Discover Wawel Hill—one of Poland’s most important historical and cultural landmarks—on a guided tour led by a certified local expert. Learn about centuries of royal history, political power, and artistic heritage that shaped the nation. With fast-track access to selected exhibitions and entry to the cathedral included, this experience offers a seamless and enriching introduction to Kraków’s most iconic site.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Poland’s most popular attractions. This half-day tour from Krakow includes a guided tour of underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pick-up and round-trip transport (if option selected). Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the mines for a smoother visit.

Ideal for gamers and techie travelers interested in vintage machines—the Krakow Arcade Museum is one of Poland’s largest public collections of vintage arcade games. With this ticket, bypass the entrance lines and head straight into the museum. No need to worry about paying for each play, as the ticket includes unlimited free plays during your visit.