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Explore historical locations outside Krakow on this group trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the UNESCO World Heritage Wieliczka Salt Mine. Save time organizing your own transportation with included hotel pickup and drop-off, making getting to each of these destinations a lot easier. Gain insights at both locations with comphrensive commentary, deepening your understanding of their history.

Rather than grapple with public transportation, join this guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off as well as round-trip transfers from Krakow. Explore while learning about the history of the concentration camp, and pause to pay your respects to victims of the Holocaust.

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 full day tour introduces you to Ojcowski National Park, full of magical castles, caves, forests and a landscape of Jurassic limestone canyons and rock formations. We will tour Pieskowa Skala castle, as well as the ruins of Ogrodzieniec Castle, the largest and most famous castle structure in Silesia. You get your own driver for yourself or your group, driving a clean and well-maintained car for an exclusive, high quality tour of these magical landscapes.

Save yourself the hassle of organizing logistics when it comes to visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, with this convenient day trip from Krakow. Once you arrive, benefit from having prebooked admission, which helps you avoid the hassle of waiting in long ticket lines. Then, to get the most out of your experience, a guide shows you around the exhibits, with commentary to expand your knowledge of the site’s poignant history.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a place devoted to the memory of those who lost their lives there during World War II. This tour will help you understand more about when the site was a concentration camp. After a morning pickup, you’ll travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Auschwitz-Birkenau. You’ll avoid crowds as you’re guaranteed to skip the long lines. A guided tour will enrich your experience as your guide will explain the history of the area in more depth.

While in Krakow, learn about the city's turbulent Jewish history. This private tour takes you to Krakow's historic Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, which is now a trendy neighborhood, and to the former Jewish Ghetto. If you choose the longer tour option, you'll also visit the Remuh Synagogue, including the Old Jewish Cemetery.

Visit two of Poland’s most important historic sites on this full-day group tour from Krakow. Take a moving tour of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp to learn more about the Nazi occupation of Poland and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich. After, venture underground for a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the hassle of piecing together public transportation to the two destinations.

Discover Krakow’s historic charms in a thoroughly modern manner as you cruise through the city on this Segway tour. In a short space of time, you can get up to speed with Krakow’s history, culture, and cuisine. Also, check off key locations, such as the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, and Wawel Castle. Traveling by Segway allows you to cover a great swath of the city with ease.

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.

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.

The Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau is vast and complex, and visiting without guidance can make it difficult to know where to go and to truly understand what you’re seeing. On this guided visit, your tour leader helps you navigate the memorial while sharing historical background information and the stories of former prisoners and survivors. With entrance fees and round-trip transport from Krakow included, the logistics are taken care of, so you can focus fully on the site's meaning and significance.

Discover the expansive, underground salt mine at Wieliczka on this guided excursion from Krakow without the hassle of navigating unknown roads. Visit the ancient salt mine that has been in production since the Middle Ages and enjoy a guided 3-hour tour through the facility with skip-the-line access. Admire the chapels, chambers, and saline lakes as you walk, and gain insight into the mine's unique history.

Discover the alpine scenery of Zakopane the easy way with a small-group tour from Krakow. Instead of dealing with crowded local buses, enjoy convenient Krakow hotel pickup and a much more relaxed travel experience. Once there, ride a cable car for mountain views, sample traditional Highlander smoked cheese, and explore Zakopane’s most famous shopping street.

Checking off the dispersed sites of Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in a day requires a lot of transport planning. If you want to save time and visit these sites with ease, then this day tour is a great choice. Round-trip transfers from Krakow are included, as well as admission to each site to avoid time wasted in ticket lines.

Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Poland’s most well-known attractions; however, getting there from Krakow can take a while if traveling by public transportation. Save yourself from the potential delays, and ride there with ease thanks to this efficient day tour from Krakow. As well as having transportation included, you can benefit from a skip-the-line entry ticket and a guided tour once you get inside.

Discover the splendor of Poland’s royal heritage on a guided tour of Wawel Castle and Cathedral, Kraków’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched atop Wawel Hill, this historic complex served as the seat of Polish kings for centuries and remains a powerful symbol of national identity. Highlights: • Explore Poland’s royal residence with a licensed local guide • Admire the Renaissance and Baroque royal chambers of Wawel Castle • Visit the Gothic Wawel Cathedral, site of royal coronations • Climb the tower and touch the mighty Sigismund Bell for good luck With skip-the-line entry and expert commentary, this tour goes beyond sightseeing. Immerse yourself in centuries of tradition, magnificent art collections, and the fascinating stories of kings, queens, and national heroes. The Wawel Castle and Cathedral experience is a memorable journey through Poland’s royal past.

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 Nazi 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.

Swap the busy city of Krakow for a peaceful ride into the Polish countryside. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads and enjoy a comfortable ride to Chocholow and Zakopane, Poland’s winter capital. After learning the secrets of the region's traditional smoked cheese production, some free time to explore Zakopane's picturesque streets independently, make a final stop at a thermal pool complex for some bathing and relaxation time.

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.

Expand your knowledge of World War II history and the tragic events that unfolded in Nazi-occupied Poland with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Instead of figuring out local bus timetables, get picked up from your Krakow accommodation and taken directly to the former concentration camp. Once at the site, a museum guide takes you through the main parts of both sites to see remnants of gas chambers, crematoriums, the "Death Gate," and more.

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.

Make time for relaxation on your vacation with this day trip to Zakopane and its hot springs. Ideal for those staying in Krakow who want to visit Zakopane, this trip skips the need to navigate unfamiliar public transportation by arranging round-trip transfers for you. Enjoy two stops along the way at two small villages before you reach the Chochołów thermal pools. Then spend a few hours soaking in the warm water before it’s time to head back.

Maximize your time in Poland with this full-day trip from Krakow to Zakopane. Travel comfortably with round-trip transportation included from Krakow and experience a striking change of scenery, with alpine landscapes and traditional highlander architecture. The itinerary also includes time to relax at the Chocholow Thermal Baths and a cable car ride up Gubalowka for panoramic mountain views.