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Visit the largest former Nazi concentration camp on a 7-hour tour from Krakow. Learn more about the Nazi program of "Abreit Macht Frei" and the genocide of World War II. NOTE Explore the gas chambers and barracks WITHOUT a licensed English speaking guide from Auschwitz Birkenau State Museum.

Step into a breathtaking underground world on trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO-listed treasure just outside Krakow. Dating back to the Middle Ages, this historic mine invites you to wander through miles of tunnels, glittering chambers, and crystal-clear saline lakes. With a knowledgeable guide, uncover the fascinating stories behind the mine’s construction, its role in Polish history, and the artistry of the chapels carved entirely from salt. ✨ Visit one of Poland’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites ✨ Admire stunning underground chapels, sculptures, and saline lakes ✨ Hotel pickup and drop-off from Krakow included ✨ Flexible tour times available to suit your day

Reaching the Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in a single day is tricky without a car of your own—plus, daunting if you’re unfamiliar with the roads and routes. Remove the logistical hassle with a private round-trip tour from Krakow, including prebooked entrance tickets to both sites.

Take a break from the urban bustle to explore the natural attractions of Ojców National Park. Explore diverse landscapes of mountains, gorges, rivers and forests, and admire the striking karst formations of King Łokietek’s Cave. Learn about the legends that surround this special place, and visit the medieval castles of Pieskowa Skała and Ojców. Located just a short drive from Krakow, the park makes a fantastic day trip.

Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by private transfer on a full-day tour from Krakow. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel straight to the former Nazi concentration camp to take a shared tour of the complex. See prison blocks containing exhibits and artifacts, and learn about the history of the Holocaust in Poland. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This private trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum eliminates the hassle of figuring out local bus timetables or organizing your own transport from Krakow. Simply get picked up from your Krakow accommodation, then travel directly to the entrance of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, without any stops or other passenger pickups along the way.

During the whole day you will visit two places which are Auschwitz-Birkenau museum and Wieliczka Salt Mines. In both places you got an official guides service included. Door to door service and english-speaking driver/tour leader is also provided. Tour includes all entrance fees and skipping the long line. We also do provide lunch box to each traveler included in price. Our staff is an experienced team of people who love their job trying to provide you the best service possible. All of our drivers/tour leaders are english-speaking and ready to help you and answer all your questions. We treat people individually. Our modern air-conditioned fleet is ready for the ride!

Avoid busy public transport, and travel in style in a private vehicle to Wadowice. This flexible experience allows you to choose your departure time, and enjoy a hotel pickup and drop-off. Your driver will tell you about the home town of Pope Saint John Paul II before you arrive so you can make the most of your experience. Have free time to explore, before a comfortable return journey to Krakow.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is roughly a 1.5–2-hour drive from Krakow, which can mean expensive taxi fares. Save yourself the cost by opting for this private package instead. The trip includes private round-trip transportation from Krakow, site admission, and also a guided tour to help you learn more about this former concentration camp—which operated when Poland was under Nazi occupation.

Each tour is unique because You are unique! Take a tour of Krakow City. It is cultural, university, and spiritual center of Poland, inscribed on the very first UNESCO list. Artists, students, churches, restaurants, squares, create charming atmosphere that You will experience during this tour. Visit: * Old Town little walk depending on You (walking zone) and Wawel Castle area, * Kazimierz Former Jewish Quarter with synagogues, churches, little streets and squares, * Podgorze District – Former Jewish Ghetto with remnants of walls & Ghetto Heroes Square, * Schindler’s Factory Museum (with possibility to visit), * Nowa Huta Former Communist District with Central Square, the Former Lenin Steelwork etc. We pride ourselves in arranging tailor-made tours to even most remote spots of our region according to our clients wishes. We are open to design tours for our unique Guests!

If you've watched the Netflix series, The Witcher, you have seen Poland's beautiful Ogrodzieniec Castle. Although this gem of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland region has enjoyed a revival thanks to this starring role, the castle's history goes back to the 13th century. This tour will transport you from Krakow to Ogrodzieniec Castle so that you can learn about its rich history and enjoy this spectacular attraction and movie location first hand.

Each tour is unique because You are unique! Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest in the World. It was inscribed on the very first UNESCO list due to its importance and unforgettable beauty. Tour includes: * Walk down with steps to depth of 64m underground (on earlier request possibility of taking lift also down), * Walk on 3 different levels of the mine through beautiful chambers and corridors, * Visit the biggest underground church in the world (St. Kinga Chapel), underground lakes, light & sound show, 36m high chamber where bungee jump and balloon flight took place, * Return to the surface from the depth of 135 m with original lift used by miners. We pride ourselves in arranging outstanding Tailor-made Tours to most remote spots of our region according to our Clients Wishes. We are not just a tour, we are real experience designed especially for our unique Guests! And wherever You wish to travel, we will take You there with great care and will make Your experience unforgettable.

Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Poland’s most loved tourist attractions, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn more about this natural wonder by going on an action-packed day trip from Krakow. Enjoy the ultimate stress-free day without any logistics to work out, as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. A perk of the tour is the luxury of being able to skip the long lines upon arrival at the salt mine.

Find out about the life of Pope John Paul II by going on a tour to sites related to his early life. Save hours researching places to visit and have a full itinerary planned out for you with round-trip private transport included. Visit the small city of Wadowice, and go to the church where Pope John Paul II was baptized and confirmed. Also, visit the pilgrimage town of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska and see Bernardine Monastery.

The historic Wieliczka Salt Mine is located about 10 km from Krakow. The popular attraction was listed on the first UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978. While the current mine was established at the turn of the 19th century, salt has been extracted at the site since antiquity. The group tour takes you to a final depth of 135 meters underground, into 22 chambers, with a route of about 3km.

Make the most out of your stay by spending a day in the Polish countryside. This is an excellent opportunity to breathe fresh air up in the Tatra Mountains and visit the picturesque village of Zakopane. Your Welcomer will serve as your local guide who will share historical facts and, of course, immerse you into the Polish lifestyle. Add or remove stops from the suggested itinerary and customize the ride to your preferences. Take pictures, ask your driver about hidden gems, recommendations about local delights and where to taste them. Admire the beautiful Zakopane-style architecture at Willa Okza, take a stroll down Krupówki, the famous street of the area and enjoy a cable car ride to Mount Gubałówka to view the snow-capped Tatra mountains. Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

About 10 miles (16 km) out of the city, but still within the Krakow metropolitan area, lies the city of Wieliczka, home to the renowned Salt Mine, considered to be the epitome of technological progress made by humans. During the 16th century, royal guests began visiting the mine lured by the developing culture and health benefits. Over the years, miners transformed the mine from a typical dark cave into a majestic location. By the 19th century, giant salt-crystal chandeliers lit the underground complex, they’re still today. Striking salt-carved monuments line the chambers alongside displays of historic salt-mining technology, an underground lake, four chapels and numerous statues carved by miners. A visit through the shafts and labyrinth as well as more recent sculptures made by contemporary artist all combined result in world-wide fame of this magical place.

Spend your day at Energylandia, the biggest Amusement Park in Poland, offering an impressive number of varied attractions situated on 35 hectares of land, designed with all age groups in mind - children, teens, and adults. Delight in a fun day out at one of Europe's biggest amusement parks. Discover a fairy tale place for the little ones and adults alike, with attractions for every age. Whiz down thrilling rides and roller coasters, and enjoy spectacular live shows by professional artists. Spend time with the kids in the family zone, with activities to keep the whole family happy. Adrenaline-seekers can head to the rides, and take a turn on the second fastest roller coaster in Europe — if they dare. Bring your swimsuit and splash around in the water park, with 1,800 square meters of pool space, all included in the ticket price.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine offers a unique glimpse into history and artistry underground. With a professional guide, explore the mine's intricate salt carvings, including the stunning St. Kinga Chapel. Delve into the depths of the mine, reaching 327 meters, as you navigate the Tourist and Museum Routes, featuring captivating underground lakes and a sound and light show with Chopin’s music. This tour not only highlights the mine's historical significance but also showcases its cultural treasures through various monumental chambers. Enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, ensuring a seamless experience. - Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included - Explore the depths of the mine, reaching 327 meters - Discover incredible salt carvings and underground lakes - Learn about the mine's history with an expert guide

If you are a selfie enthusiast and you like having fun, charge your phone and prepare a memory card, because Be Happy Museum is a must-visit place for lovers of photos and fun. Unique scenography with iconic donuts, huge sweets or fairy-tale unicorns means that you can literally break away from reality. Colorful backgrounds, fanciful shapes and dozens of original scenes will probably make you dizzy. Each element allows for an endless number of shots. Instagram or TikTok fans will certainly make a splash on the web with their photos and videos, but will also experience an unforgettable adventure and recharge their batteries of happiness. Everything here is sweet, fairy-tale and pastel. During your visit, even the biggest gloom will start smiling! This is guaranteed great fun not only for fans of social media, but also entire families who want to spend a joyful time in a unique setting.

Instead of exploring Krakow on foot, this guided e-scooter tour helps you to save time and cover more ground. Rather than picking up your scooter, enjoy the flexibility of having it delivered to a pre-agreed meeting spot. Then set off with a guide on a tour that can be adjusted to suit your interests. Potential sights include the Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, Planty Park, and Kazimierz.

Visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, two of the most significant memorial sites dedicated to the history of the Holocaust and World War II. During the guided tour of Auschwitz I, guests pass through the historic gate marked with the words “Arbeit macht frei” and explore the preserved brick barracks, which today serve as museum exhibition spaces. These exhibitions present the history of deportations, the everyday experiences of prisoners, and original items that once belonged to victims. The tour also includes the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11 with the Execution Wall, Block 11 known as the “Death Block,” as well as the first gas chamber and crematorium. The second part of the visit continues at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the largest area of the former camp complex. Here, visitors will see the main gate and railway ramp where deportation trains once arrived, along with the remains of prisoner barracks and the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria. Learn history with us.

The atmospheric underground pits, tunnels, chapels, and grottoes of the Wieliczka Salt Mine are a highlight of any visit to Krakow. Make your trip as easy as possible with a door-to-door shared minibus transfer from the city, arriving in good time to join an English-language guided tour of the mines.

Gain a deeper understanding of Krakow’s Jewish heritage on this small-group walking tour of Kazimierz, Krakow’s Jewish District, during which you’ll visit the Remuh Synagogue,, a Jewish cemetery, and more. Ideal for history buffs, you’ll hear stories of the Holocaust, World War II, and anecdotes direct from Krakow’s Jewish community.