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Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau on a full-day tour from Krakow that includes round-trip transportation by private vehicle. Learn about the Holocaust and World War II as your guide takes you through Auschwitz and Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, where more than one million people, primarily Jews, were murdered during WWII.

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.

This is a fantastic way to get your bearings of Krakow, and see a lot in a short space of time. You’ll be picked up from a designated meeting place, so you won’t get lost, and you’ll travel with an English-speaking driver. The tour is better than driving around yourself, as you won’t have to worry about navigating or parking. Enjoy an audio guide, and see many highlights of the Old Town, the Jewish Quarters, and the Ghetto.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is located over 1-hour outside of Krakow, so instead of having to wait around for public transport, get there with ease on this guided tour. Start with a hotel pickup, then travel in an air-conditioned minivan. Once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, tour the grounds with an English-speaking guide to provide commentary in a sensitive manner to help you understand the tragic events that occured in Nazi-occuiped Poland.

With this ticket and transport package, you can visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with ease. Begin by selecting your preferred Krakow pickup point—whether it's a designated meeting point or a hotel pickup. Then, ride directly to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the museum exhibits, offering profound insights into the tragic events of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II.

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.

Uncover the dark history of Nazi-occupied Poland on a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps, from Krakow. It's sure to be an emotional day, so you'll be glad of someone else taking care of logistics as you learn more about Poland’s WWII history and visit the Oskar Schindler Factory to discover the true story behind Steven Spielberg’s "Schindler’s List". Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

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.

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.

Tour through time and Communist history in a genuine Trabant car to get the most out of your time in Krakow. Visit the most famous sites in Nowa Huta, the city's centrally-planned Socialist district, including the Central Square and housing stock built in the typical Soviet-Socialist style. Along the way, your guide will point out Soviet architecture of note, including the former Lenin Steelworks Headquarters, a Soviet IS-2 tank, and the Lord's Ark Church.

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.

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 alpine landscapes and traditional highlander architecture. The itinerary includes time to relax at the Chocholow Thermal Baths and a cable car ride up Gubalowka for panoramic mountain views. Optional tickets for the cable car and thermal baths are paid on site.

If you’ve only got limited time to see the highlights of Krakow then this open-top cabrio bus tour is a great choice. Rather than walking for miles between dispersed city landmarks, give your legs a rest and see more in less time. The route uncovers the Old Town, Kazimierz, and Podgórze, with stories along the way, as well as a chance to try “pierogi” (Polish dumplings) and vodka.

Visit Zakopane, Poland’s skiing capital, at the foot of the beautiful Tatra Mountains. After convenient hotel pick up, head to Chochołów to see traditional wooden houses, and stroll down Krupówki, the main street of Zakopane. Take a funicular up Gubałówka Mountain for great photo opportunities and a panoramic view of the Tatras.

If you want to visit Wawel Hill and Wawel Cathedral, then don’t waste your vacation time being stuck in a long ticket line. Instead, plan ahead and secure skip-the-line entry at a time slot to suit your schedule. Choose from different package durations and options—and benefit from having a private guide to take you on an informative tour to help you learn about the site’s history.

During this relaxed bike tour, you will explore the beautiful Cracow as completely as possible, accompanied by an enthusiastic English-speaking guide! The Cracow Complete Bike tour is a wonderful tour where you will see all the highlights of Cracow! Enjoy the history, architecture, modern art and everything else this beautiful city has to offer. We will take you to the historic Old Town and the Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, where we will surprise and amaze you with interesting and captivating stories of Cracow. The small group of maximum 15 people decides the pace of the tour. Of course, we will also take the time for a short stop along the way, to have a coffee / drink (not included in the tour). This three-hour bike tour is easy to do for everyone (not too much effort) and is always led by an experienced English-speaking guide!

Poland's Tatra Mountains are filled with historic, cultural, and scenic gems. This tour showcases a little bit of everything in a comfortable minivan, starting with a 6-mile (9.6-km) hike to Morskie Oko Lake and taking a horse carriage on the way back to give your legs a rest. After seeing the highlights of Zakopane, we'll drive up to the scenic point at Gubalowka for stunning views. Finally, relax at the thermal baths for three hours before heading back to 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!

Don’t let Polish menus confuse you—bypass language barriers and dive into Polish cuisine with this guided food and drink tour. Savor over 10 authentic dishes and snacks, including traditional “pierogi” (dumplings), paired with premium Polish vodka. Along the way, explore the city's most beautiful landmarks and learn the stories behind them.

Plan your trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial and Wieliczka Salt Mine ahead of time, and make sure you get to go to these two attractions on the day of your choosing. With round-trip transport from Krakow as well as guided tours, you can enjoy a stress-free day. Also, customize your experience with various packages, offering options such as door-to-door private transport and a packed lunch for added convenience.

Enjoy a relaxing soak in rejuvenating waters on this thermal bath experience from Krakow. Unwind in a thermal whirlpool in a spa in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, or take part in fun outdoor activities such as water volleyball and inflatable slides. Choose an option including a visit to Zakopane with a funicular ride to Gubalowka Hill for panoramic mountain views before returning to Krakow.

Discover the culinary highlights of Poland with ease on this small-group food tasting tour. You can sidestep the language barriers and menu confusion, as a guide takes care of the translating for you. During the tour, visit a selection of favorite local haunts, and have a chance to try a variety of local specialties—including “pierogi” (Polish dumplings), donuts, and vodka.

Enter a world of natural and man-made wonder when you head underground to see emerald lakes, chapels carved from salt deposits, labyrinthine shafts, and sculptures carved by miners over the last 600 years. It is no wonder that the Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most visited sites in Poland and one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This must-see attraction is one of the world's oldest mines, continuously producing table salt from the 13th century to 1996.

Cover ground you couldn’t manage in a day on public transport with the help of a private driver on this spiritual tour of the Krakow area. Visit the Family Home of John Paul II in Wadowice, where the saint was born, with a guide; see the 17th-century sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where he prayed; and pay your respects at St. Faustina Kowalska’s shrine.