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Cover some serious ground and see all sorts of top sites on this group tour where you travel from place to place in an electric golf cart. You have both an English speaking driver and an English audio guide, so you’ll have witty commentary from your driver, and learn even more about each place from your audio guide. Leave with a thorough picture of Krakow.

Poland was once a home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the world and a center of this thriving civilization was Kraków. Its historical Jewish district is a jewel of Jewish art and architecture. A place where 7 ancient synagogues, that amazingly survived the destruction of World War II and the Holocaust, stand witness to the test of time. During our tour we will discover the historical context of the local Jewish community, talk about the death and destruction of World War II but also witness the amazing Jewish culture’s revival in contemporary Kraków. Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!

Architecture buffs won’t want to miss out on a trip to Nowa Huta and the Lenin Steelworks, a classic example of 1950s Polish architecture that can only be visited as part of an organized tour. Join a local guide to tour the majestic entrance hall, the theater, the radio control room—and even the underground tunnels and bomb shelters.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history by visiting Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum in Krakow. After selecting your preferred package, such as a ticket-only package or a guided tour, head inside the former enamel factory where hundreds of Jewish employees were saved from deportation. Either follow a guide for insightful commentary, or independently explore the multimedia projections, artifacts. and photos at your own pace.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is one of Poland’s most somber tourist sites, but one that holds incredible importance. After being picked up from your local hotel, travel to the museum and memorial site to learn more about the site’s significance on this full-day guided tour from Kraków, which includes time for a contemplative walk to visualize the site’s importance.

Choose from several convenient door-to-door pickup options, ensuring you are collected directly from your address for a smooth and comfortable start to your tour. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former German - Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than a million Jews and other prisoners were oppressed or killed during World War II. The flower-strewn Death Wall, national memorials, gas chambers and crematoriums, preserved ruins, the remains of hundreds of barracks, watchtowers, the railway line and ramp - all form a moving testimony to the number of those who lost their lives.

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.

Save time booking your own transfers and admission to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and benefit from this ticket and transport package where everything is organized for you. The trip begins with Krakow hotel pickup, and once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a guided tour around the site is provided to learn more about the history of this former concentration camp, which was built in Nazi-occupied Poland.

Learn about medieval history, Polish royalty, and the legend of the Wawel Dragon during this guided tour of Wawel Royal Castle. Stroll past the ticket lines, and benefit from having admission included. During the tour, visit the Royal Private Apartments, the State Rooms, and the beautiful arcaded courtyard, with captivating commentary throughout.

This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle. The small fee you pay to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you. We meet in front of the towers of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella. On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter. What you'll see: Krakow Barbican Medieval City Walls Wawel Royal Palace Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II) Wawel Cathedral St. Mary's Basilica Cloth Hall Market Collegium Maius Main Market Square

Take all the difficulty out of visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow with this half-day tour. Door-to-door transportation and entry to the mine are included, meaning you don’t need to organize anything. On arrival at the Wieliczka Salt Mine you’ll enjoy a tour with a licensed guide. Visiting the mine is not recommended for people with restricted mobility, as there are over 800 stairs to climb. Transport is provided in minivans that can accommodate up to 8 people.

Visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is bound to be an emotional experience, so opt for a tour that takes care of the logistics for a seamless day trip from Krakow. Avoid disappointment and waiting in line with prebooked tickets, and skip the stress of self-driving or navigating public transportation with convenient transfers.

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.

A great pick for travelers interested in art, architecture, and natural wonders—this tour takes you deep underground to Wieliczka Salt Mine. This beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to ornate salt sculptures of famous Polish figures, as well as a chapel and even salt chandeliers. Instead of waiting for a bus, travel to Wieliczka in an air-conditioned vehicle and benefit from having admission to the mine included.

This half-day food tour is the ideal way to learn about traditional Polish food and discover some of the tastiest places to eat in Krakow. Rather than focusing on just one neighborhood, this tour allows you to see both the Old Town and Kazimierz. Along the way, sample 13–14 different foods, with vodka and craft beer included too.

Perfect for travelers interested in Krakow’s royal history and beautiful architecture, this tour helps you skip the long ticket lines and quickly get inside Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral. Instead of exploring alone, your visit is enhanced with a guided tour to help you learn about the lives of Polish Kings and fascinating stories about the royal treasures, artwork, and jewels that you see.

An ideal choice for travelers interested in important religious sites in Poland—this private tour helps you check off Jasna Góra Monastery and the former family home of Pope John Paul II in a day. Save time waiting for local buses, and benefit from having transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle included. A highlight of the trip is a chance to see the famous Black Madonna painting at Czestochowa.

Zakopane—a resort town near the Tatra Mountains—is loved for its spectacular mountain views and highlander culture. With this tour, avoid the hustle and bustle of public transport, and travel in a comfortable private vehicle from Krakow. Enjoy time to ride a funicular to Gubałówka, visit the popular Krupówki shopping street, and see the wooden village of Chochołów. Then round off the trip with a relaxing soak in thermal baths that feature indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, whirlpools, and more.

Schindler’s Factory was an enamel factory that operated during World War II, when Poland was under Nazi occupation. Its owner—Oskar Schindler—saved the lives of over 1200 Jewish people, and this ticket allows you to visit the original factory building. Instead of waiting in a long ticket line, avoid the crowds at the entrance and get straight in. Then, have free time to explore the exhibits independently at your own pace.

Don’t get lost when exploring the underground tunnels of Wieliczka Salt Mine by prebooking a shared guided tour. Navigate the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s underground chapels, lakes, and statues with a guide who shares its rich history. Enjoy included round-trip transfers and convenient hotel pickup from Krakow for a seamless experience.

History and architecture fans—this one’s for you. Discover one of Krakow’s iconic buildings with ease—thanks to this convenient admission and walking tour package. Rather than waiting in long ticket lines, gain easy admission to a permanent exhibition of Wawel Castle, with a guide to accompany you and provide commentary. You can also visit the spectacular Wawel Cathedral, with a chance to see royal treasures along the way.

The beautiful city of Krakow has so much to offer—from its stunning medieval market square, to Wawel Castle, and the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. With this walking tour, enjoy the luxury of having a private guide to take you around the city’s best bits. This means you can ask plenty of questions along the way, get your bearings, and save hours of research time too.

Visit Wieliczka, one of the oldest salt mines in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during this group tour from Krakow. Explore the 13th-century underground salt mine with a guided tour and learn how the “white gold” was extracted. Immerse yourself in the healthy microclimate as you make your way down nine stories before heading back to the surface by elevator.

Revisit a tragic chapter of European history on a full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the extermination and concentration camps in the Nazi Third Reich. Enjoy door-to-door transport in a private vehicle, with a documentary film screened on route, then join a guided tour of the camps. This full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau tour includes admission fees and transport from central Krakow, as well as a departure time that’s tailored to your schedule.