Top Krakow Private Sightseeing Tours

Save time walking around the city, and tick off Krakow’s key sights at a faster pace by choosing this electric car tour. A great pick for time-tight travelers—the tour visits the Old Town, Kazimierz, and Podgorze—with a chance to see top landmarks, such as the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, and Wawel Royal Castle.

Travel to the winter wonderland of Zakopane. En route you'll get a true taste of the culture and history of the region with a stop at the Wooden Village in Chochołow to grill 'oscypek' (cheese) and drink 'śliwowica' (liqueur). See stunning panoramic views at Gubałowka and then explore the main street and village of Zakopane. The full-day tour allows you to see the region and then return to Krakow to continue your holiday.

Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is the city’s most atmospheric district and the best way to explore is on foot. This walking tour immerses you in the district's rich history and culture and checks off all the highlights including the Royal Route and the Wawel Castle complex; the medieval St. Mary’s Basilica and 17th-century St Peter and Paul’s Church, and the historic Cloth Hall.

Travel around Krakow in an eco-friendly way—on board an electric scooter. This action-packed tour covers more ground than a walking tour and takes you to places inaccessible by car or bus. Along the way, learn about the history and legends of Krakow and pick up local tips from your guide. Whiz past Wawel Royal Castle, the Cloth Hall, the Vistula River, and more on this comprehensive sightseeing tour.

Learn about the creepy side of Krakow with this evening walking tour. Your local guide will regale you with ghost stories, tales of medieval torture, urban legends, and true crime accounts. Make your way to some of the city’s favorite landmarks like St. Mary's Basilica, Collegium Maius, and Katyński's Square, but this time discover their lesser-known dark pasts.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the best-preserved mines of its kind in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ensure a personalized experience on this 4-hour tour from Krakow, with private round-trip transport by luxury vehicle, skip-the-line entrance, and a guided group tour of Wieliczka’s underground wonders.

Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town and Jewish Quarter. There are two parts of this tour, first part is Krakow Old Town. You will explore the oldest part of the city with the Main Square, and St. Mary's Basilica. You will visit Wawel Hill with Royal Castle and Cathedral Church, old churches and beautiful old architecture of Krakow. The second part of this tour is Kazimierz, Old Krakow Jewish district and Jewish Ghetto Site from World War II times. During this tour you will get to know about the history and heritage of Jews in Krakow and Poland throughout the centuries from medieval times, through World War II, until the present days. You will find out about Jews in Poland, their religion, culture and traditions and see Krakow Synagogues. Option 1 Shorter option includes Krakow Old Town and Krakow Jewish District. Duration: 4 hours Option 2 Longer option includes Krakow Old Town, Krakow Jewish District and Jewish Ghetto Site. Duration: 5 hours

Lines at Oskar Schindler’s Factory in Krakow can eat into the time you have for its exhibits. Prebooked access lets you head inside the former enamel factory, where Schindler protected more than 1,000 Jewish workers from deportation. Choose a guided tour with commentary, or explore the multimedia exhibits at your own pace.

Embark on a private 12-person gondola tour in Krakow and uncover the city's highlights from the tranquil waters of the Vistula River. Witness the majestic Wawel Hill, one of Krakow's most iconic landmarks, from a unique and captivating perspective. Relax and indulge in the luxurious surroundings of the deck as you cruise along the river. This traditional wooden boat, crafted by skilled Polish shipbuilders, adds an authentic touch to your experience. Perfect for celebrating private parties, birthdays, or bachelorette events, this gondola tour offers a memorable and intimate setting for your special occasion. With the gondola rented along with a skilled steersman, you have the flexibility to customize your route according to your preferences. Choose between a Polish or English audioguide to learn about the sights you pass by, or opt for a professional sound system to enjoy your favorite music during the cruise. Your unforgettable journey begins and ends at Wawel Hill.

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.

Visit the Royal Private Apartments of Wawel Castle on a guided tour that explores the history of Poland’s royals at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skip the long lines and start your tour with a guide who shares details about the royal families, the architecture of the castle, and Poland’s history. You’ll stroll around the 14th-century castle complex, which is considered one of the country’s architectural gems and a must-see attraction in Krakow.

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.

Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest Nazi concentration camp during World War II, the site of the murder of more than a million people, most of them Jewish. This tour will take you from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where an English-speaking guide will lead you on a tour of the two parts of the camp. This is an important opportunity to understand and bear witness to the horrors of the Holocaust.

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.

Absorb the mountainous majesty of the Dunajec River Gorge on a full-day rafting excursion from Krakow. Allow your expert guide to navigate your raft through spectacular vistas created by the Pieniny Mountains; gaze at snow-capped mountain peaks and verdant meadows as you cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed scenery on a traditional wooden raft. Stop to see the charming town of Szczawnica, famed for its mineral water springs, and admire the ancient Czorsztyn fortress from afar. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Krakow hotel on this tour.

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.

Head off the usual tourist trail to explore Poland's spiritual capital, Czestochowa—an area many sightseeing tours miss out on. Instead of planning a route or tackling the driver there yourself, head out from Krakow in the company of a private guide, and visit Czestochowa's Pauline monastery, Jasna Gora. Tour its chapel, treasury, tower, and refectory, learn about its religious significance, and find out why it's been a site of pilgrimage for hundreds of years.

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.

This combination tour is a great pick for time-tight travelers. Tick off two top attractions in a day—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. No need to worry about booking transport or entry tickets as seamless private transfers from Krakow and admission to both sites are included, making it the ultimate hassle-free day.

The UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine is a must-see sight when visiting Poland. Avoid the stress of public transport by having round-trip transfers included. You’ll travel with ease to Wieliczka, and then enjoy luxury of being able to skip the long lines. Explore the salt corridors, chapels, and impressive statues with guide to accompany you and enhance your experience with commentary.

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.

Save time translating menus, and instead, explore the highlights of Krakow’s food scene with a private guide. Learn fun facts about Polish food culture that you likely wouldn’t discover alone, and enjoy 10 different tastings—including sweet treats, savory bites, and local drinks too. Examples of foods you might try include “pierogi”—stuffed dumplings, “ zapiekanki”—an open baguette with delicious toppings, and “kremówka"—a traditional cream cake.

Gain a better understanding about the impacts of WWII on this private, 5-hour tour through Krawkow. Because this is a private tour, you can choose your departure time, and let your guide know which attractions you’d like to spend more time at. Go to the historical Kazimierz district, Oskar Schindler's Factory, the old WWII Gestapo headquarters on Pomorska Street, and the Ghetto Eagle Pharmacy Museum.

The Polish countryside is adorned with quaint, adorned wooden structures, an important part of its cultural heritage. Most of these structures are Catholic and Orthodox churches, but you'll see the same beautiful workmanship in manors, palaces, and even family homes across the countryside. We'll take you in an air-conditioned van to the best places, including those on the UNESCO World Heritage list, to experience this striking element of Polish heritage.