Top Krakow Half-day Tours

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.

The spectacles of the Wieliczka Salt Mine sometimes feel endless. After descending deep into the earth by wooden steps, you'll feel the cool microclimate, see emerald lakes and caves, wander through labyrinthine corridors, and marvel at hand-carved sculptures of natural salt deposits. This group tour includes admission, round trip transportation from Krakow, and a guide in your language. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site to see stunning examples of human ingenuity and artistry.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum makes up an integral part of Krakow’s history. Make sure your day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site is as relaxed as the rest of your holiday on this full-day tour that includes priority admission to the monument. As well as hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees and a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum are included for added convenience.

Head deep below the earth’s surface for a half-day private tour of Krakow’s underground salt mines. Explore almost two miles of subterranean trails by foot, and learn the history of the 900-year-old site from medieval times until today. Tours include comfortable, round-trip pickup and drop-off in a private minivan. Proven health benefits from salt contact therapy (an old Eastern European tradition) are a special added bonus.

Learn more about the Wieliczka Salt Mine than you would if visiting solo, on this group tour from Krakow. Well-suited for travelers who want to visit this historical attraction but don't have easy access to a car, enjoy a comphrensive tour package that includes different transportation options, your entry ticket, and a guide.

Enjoy a tour with a special purpose—to visit places linked to the late Pope John Paul II. Save hours of research time and benefit from door-to-door hotel pickup and a private driver transferring you between sites. The trip visits the Pope’s former family home, the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, and the John Paul II Center—a place to see clothing, paintings, and other important items linked to the first ever Polish pope.

Deepen your understanding of the events that occurred in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II with a visit to the site of a former concentration camp—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The trip includes return minivan transportation from Krakow—which saves time organizing taxis—as well as admission. Once at the site, set off on a walking tour with a guide to provide insightful commentary along the way.

The previous archbishop of Krakow, Karol Wojtyła (who later became Pope John Paul II), spent his youth in Wadowice and young adulthood in Krakow. Discover this exceptional man at the sites that were significant to him on a private half-day tour from Krakow. Visit his family home in Wadowice, which documents his life and work. Later, visit the John Paul II Center in Krakow to better understand his lasting legacy.

The UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest salt mines, is among Poland’s most fascinating sights. With this tour, avoid the hassle of public transportation and set off directly from Krakow via minivan. Explore the labyrinth of corridors and chambers carved directly from the rock salt, featuring crystal chandeliers and artistic salt works. Enjoy the enchanting underground lakes and health benefits from the unique microclimate. Finish with a ride in the traditional miner's elevator and learn the significance of salt production in Polish history.

If you've already seen Krakow's major sights, try something different with this private tour that takes you off the beaten path. Take in commanding views of the city and see the remains of an old fortress from the top of the famous Kosciuszko Mound, and then head out of town to visit a medieval Benedictine abbey in Tyniec that overlooks the Vistula River. Learn about the legends of the abbey and the life of the monks there from your private guide, and admire a 17th-century monastery along the way.

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.

Experience the best of the Polish craft beer scene—and enjoy a more personalized way to explore—on this small-group beer tasting tour. In three popular Kraków pubs, sample up to eight different beers as your guide shows you the difference between craft beer and typical brews. Educate your palate to recognize the subtleties of each beer style, and enjoy some snacks as you drink.

Discover Poland's culinary heritage on this small-group food tour of Krakow. Experience the delicious side of Poland that goes beyond pierogi and kielbasa by visiting four or five venues and tasting 10 or more dishes, including soups, traditional cured meats, main courses in restaurants, and dessert in a traditional pastry shop.

Easily get from Katowice to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with this guided tour and save time while you’re there with a skip-the-line ticket. Learn about the horrific history that took place during the Holocaust at this former concentration camp in Poland from your tour leader over headphones. This tour is limited to a group size of 30 people.

Make the most out of your time in Poland by getting out of Krakow and visiting the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine on this small-group tour, which includes pickup from your hotel. Wander the miles of underground passageways, marveling at the intricate and ancient sculptures made from salt and displayed in its historic chambers.

This fantastic pub crawl through Krakow is perfect for travelers who want to discover the most exciting nightlife in the city. You’ll save hours researching where to find the best bars, and instead have a guide to take you to four tried-and-tested bars and clubs. Enjoy contests, prizes, welcome shots, VIP entry, and an hour of unlimited drinks. It’s a great way to make new friends, explore the city, and try delicious drinks too.

Krakow is known for its incredible nightlife options—but narrowing them down and planning a bar crawl can be a challenging quest. Avoid the decision fatigue and let someone else make the choices for you with this evening crawl. The trip visits multiple bars with alcoholic drinks included, as well as VIP admission to a fantastic club.

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.

Our 3-hour tour with a licensed guide of Schindler's Factory and the former Jewish ghetto site provides a splendid occasion to discover the Kraków 2WW history. The tour starts with a visit to Schindler's Factory, the most visited museum in Kraków. While visiting the permanent exhibition we shall become comprehensively acquainted with the history of the war-time German occupation of Kraków. The exhibition brings us up to date with the fate of Poles, Germans, and Jews in occupied Kraków – from the outbreak of war to the questionable "liberation" of the city by the Red Army in January 1945. Equipped with the knowledge acquired at the museum, we will set out for the former Ghetto. The locations and historical events discussed in the museum will be shown by our guide in the authentic surroundings in which they took place. Visiting the "Emalia" Factory and the ghetto in one tour allows you to fully grasp and understand the complicated fate of Kraków and its inhabitants during 2WW.

Get to Krakow Zoo with ease thanks to this handy ticket and transport package that includes hotel pickup. Once you arrive, enjoy bypassing long ticket lines and get straight in. During your visit, see a variety of animals that are endangered and threatened with extinction, including Rothschild’s giraffes and dwarf hippos.

With such a variety of bars and clubs, it can often be difficult to choose the best nightlife venues in Krakow. Guarantee a great night in Poland’s capital on a Krakow bar crawl, a great choice for solo travelers looking to meet like-minded people. Your evening experience includes an open bar, free shots in each venue, a photographer, and VIP entry to one of Krakow’s hottest nightclubs.

Explore Zakopane, Poland’s popular destination for winter sports, and the Tatra Mountains on this day trip departing from Krakow. Escape the bustle of the city and head to the top of Mt Gubalówka on the funicular railway. Soak up incredible views from the peaks before discovering Zakopane’s traditional mountain architecture, shops, the Tatra Museum and more. Your day will conclude with transportation back to your Krakow hotel.

Immerse yourself in Polish culture and watch a traditional folk show during your time in Krakow. Venture to the forest just outside the city to a traditional Polish restaurant for an evening of delicious food and Polish folk music. See dances and chants and admire the colorful costumes from various regions while you enjoy traditional Polish cuisine and unlimited soft drinks, wine, and beer.

Spend a day learning about the somber history of WWII from a guide while you visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. This Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow allows you to walk both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with a guide who tells stories as you see the exhibits. Headsets are provided to make sure you don’t miss any of the important details along the way.