Top Krakow Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 11

Check-off the sights in and around Zakopane in just a day—traveling direct from your door to your door. Explore with a driver/guide, see Chocholow’s timber cottages, the Kaplica NajSwietszego Serca Jezusa wooden chapel in Jaszczurowka, and Zakopane highlights including Krupówki Street, Wielka Krokiew (Ski Jump Hill), and sweeping Tatra views.

Get to one of the world’s largest Catholic pilgrimage sites with ease on a trip to the Jasna Gora Monastery, home to the revered Black Madonna of Częstochowa painting, from Krakow. Tour the sanctuary, located in the holy city of Częstochowa, with a guide and marvel at the 4-foot (1.2-meter) artwork, credited with several miracles. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow are included.

Learn about the life of the late Pope John Paul II and discover a shortlist of religious sites outside of Krakow with this private guided tour. The package includes museum admission, which avoids the hassle of buying tickets yourself, and conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included too. Highlights along the way include the former family home of Pope John Paul II, and the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.

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.

Ideal for gamers and techie travelers interested in vintage machines—the Krakow Arcade Museum is one of Poland’s largest public collections of vintage arcade games. With this ticket, bypass the entrance lines and head straight into the museum. No need to worry about paying for each play, as the ticket includes unlimited free plays during your visit.

With this guided bike tour, you can explore the highlights of Krakow at a much faster pace than a walking tour. Along the way, check off lots of notable landmarks, including Krakow’s Main Square, the Jagiellonian University, Wawel Castle, and St. Mary’s Basilica. Also, to help you get the most out of your adventures, a guide keeps you entertained with commentary.

A visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine is a must while in Poland, but getting there independently from Krakow can be a hassle. This private tour with chauffeur removes the stress of figuring out local bus timetables with direct transportation to the site. Inside the mine, a guide leads the way so you don’t get lost, revealing underground chambers filled with salt chandeliers, statues, lakes, and chapels.

Give your legs a rest and ride around Krakow in style by taking part in this electric car tour. Rather than worrying about waiting around for trams, a driver takes you between three districts with ease—the Old Town, the former Jewish district of Kazimierz, and Podgorze. To help make sure you don’t miss any highlights, audio commentary is played along the way.

Pay your respects to the victims of the Nazis in Poland while learning more about World War II history on this guided day tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. See where prisoners were kept and where they had to work at the well-preserved site. Return transfers from your accommodation are included, as well as a guide and the admission fees to the Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz.

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.

Zakopane is located in the south of Poland at the foot of the Tatra Mountains – the most beautiful and the only Alpine-like mountain range in the country. This is only about two hours drive from Krakow and we will bring you to the most famous Poland’s mountain resort. It is a great place that thousands of tourists visit all year round. This is the Poland’s most popular winter sports destination that also attracts tourists with a splendid nature, rich folklore and unique wooden architecture. Admire the charming winter landscape of the highest Polish mountains and visit Zakopane town - the winter capital of Poland. Feel the unique atmosphere of wintertime in the snowy mountains. Take a funicular up the Gubalowka Mt and admire beautiful alpine landscapes of the Tatras. Experience the culture, unique architecture of Polish Highlanders and taste their local cuisine.

Gain a better understanding for the history of World War II and Nazi Germany’s effect on Poland on this 7-hour day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Krakow. Walk the concentration camps where some of the most terrible and saddest events of World War II happened.

Pope John Paul II is one of the most famous figures to have come from Poland, and on this tour you’ll visit many sites associated with him. He was born in Wadowice, not far from Krakow, and on this tour you’ll visit his birthplace as well as other buildings, pilgrimage sites, churches, and monasteries connected to him. This is an especially interesting tour for Catholics, but it’s also fun for anyone interested in Polish history.

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.

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.

Schindler's Enamel Factory is one of Krakow's most important and visited city museums. Your guide will take you through the museum's main exhibition to ensure you get the most out of the information, hear the story about Oskar Schindler, and have all your questions answered. Another perk: you do not have to wait in a long line for tickets.

The former concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau operated when Poland was under Nazi occupation during World War II. Now, the site acts as a memorial and museum to pay tribute to those who lost their lives there. Get there from Krakow with ease by opting for this small-group tour. Set off in an air-conditioned vehicle and benefit from having a guide to show you around the exhibits once you arrive.

Give yourself time and space to reflect on the most terrible event in European history. Travel directly from your Krakow accommodation to Auschwitz-Birkenau in a private vehicle with your own personal driver. There you will tour the site on a guided tour, which will reveal the horrors and stories that unfolded there during the Second World War.

Zalipie is beloved by tourists and locals alike for its charming painted houses. This private tour leads you to the most beautiful of these homes, including that of Felicia Curyłowa, a painter whose talent has long been recognized in Poland. As you admire the lovely painted cottages, learn the history of this tradition and the meanings behind different motifs. Visit the town museum and a shop with handmade souvenirs.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is probably one of the most known of Nazi Germany concentration and extermination camps. You will have an opportunity to see with your own eyes how more than a million people suffered, and worked in grievous environment during this 7-hour tour from Krakow. This tour is one that everyone should take once in a lifetime to not forget. - Professional full-day tour from Krakow - Entrance tickets and a Museum-certified guided tour of both Auschwitz and Birkenau, lasting up to 3.5 hours on site. - Small groups should not exceed 20 participants, while standard groups can accommodate up to 40 people. - Learn more about WWII history from a knowledgeable guide - Book a tour with a reputable travel company and a verified ABTA Member - More than 20 years of experience in organising trips to Auschwitz - Tours with private transport or private guide are available upon request

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is the site of a former concentration camp that operated in Nazi-occupied Poland, during World War II. To make your visit as seamless as possible, this package includes private transport from Krakow, as well as admission once you get to the site. Then, once inside, you can follow a guide around the grounds to hear sensitive commentary about its history.

Experience the thrill of snowmobiling while admiring the stunning, snow-covered Tatra Mountains and valleys. Feel like you're in a movie as you zip along trails on the latest snowmobiles (rental not included). Enjoy a bonfire feast with traditional Polish delicacies. The adventure starts with a hotel pickup, followed by a visit to a traditional shepherd's hut (bacówka) to taste oscypek cheese with cranberry and learn its history. A guide will accompany you, sharing fascinating stories throughout the day. Next is the main attraction—snowmobiling, led by an experienced guide along a route suited to your skills. Midway, you'll gather around a traditional mountain bonfire for a warm meal. **Note:** SNOWMOBILE RENTAL IS NOT INCLUDED. A fee of 400 PLN per two-person snowmobile applies. If there's no snow, the tour will use quads. After the excitement, relax as you're driven back to your hotel. See you on board!

Get to know the magical city of Krakow when you join this 1,5-hour sightseeing tour in an environmentally-friendly electric car. Listen to your guide provide the city's rich history through the use of headsets. Admire the city's medieval architecture in Krakow's Old Town, the unique Jewish district with famous Schindler's factory and the former Ghetto in Podgorze District.

Enjoy a seamless, hassle-free visit to Poland’s largest thermal complex with pre-booked admission to Chochołowskie Thermal Baths, set beneath the Tatra Mountains. Enjoy skip-the-line entry and a personal host who guide you around and shares insider tips on the best pools and dining spots. Choose half- or full-day access and relax in more than 30 pools, jacuzzis, and saunas.