Top Krakow Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 4

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.

Visit a pair of Poland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. First, pay tribute to Holocaust victims and learn about one of the darkest chapters in European history with a guided visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. After a lunch break, head deep underground to tour the mesmerizing chambers, tunnels, and saline lakes of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an incredible mining complex founded in the 13th century.

Capture the bohemian spirit of Nowa Huta on a private tour in a vintage Fiat 126p—a communist-era car—from Krakow. Alongside your guide learn about the rich socialist heritage of the city before you embark on a tour of the area's Socialist Realist architecture, learning about the planned city of Nowa Huta from your private guide. There is also the option to extend the tour to visit a former steelworks administration, an intact 1950's underground bunker, and how people lived in a 50's-style apartment.

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.

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.

Get more out of a visit to Krakow by making time for a day trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. After being collected from your Krakow accommodation, travel in a minivan to the site of a former concentration camp that operated when Poland was occupied by Nazi Germany. To help you get the most out of your visit, a guided tour is included, so you can learn about the area’s poignant history.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a half-day tour from Krakow. Follow an expert guide through the mine’s tunnels and chambers and discover the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, an exhibition on the history of Poland’s salt-mining, figures carved from salt and more. See why this 700-year-old complex has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour concludes with drop-off back at your Krakow hotel.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history by visiting Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum in Krakow. After selecting your preferred package, such as a ticket-only package or a guided tour, head inside the former enamel factory where hundreds of Jewish employees were saved from deportation. Either follow a guide for insightful commentary, or independently explore the multimedia projections, artifacts. and photos at your own pace.

Easily fit in a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with this tour that includes round-trip hotel transport from Krakow. After your ride to the memorial, take a tour led by a museum guide who knows the stories and history of the former WWII camp well. You are also provided with headphones, so you don’t miss a word along the way.

Discover Wieliczka Salt Mine: Unearth Earth's Hidden Treasures! Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a captivating underground wonder in Poland. Highlights: Historic Labyrinth: Explore corridors, chambers, and chapels carved in salt, unveiling the mine's rich history. Salt Sculpture Art: Marvel at sculptures and reliefs, masterfully crafted by skilled miners from salt blocks. Charming Chambers: visit intimate salt crystal-adorned chambers, creating a magical underground ambiance. Spiritual Salt Chapels: experience the unique atmosphere of mystical salt-carved chapels, inspiring contemplation. Educational Insight: learn about salt extraction, mining techniques, and the miners' daily lives through interactive guides.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum in an important place to remember the victims of this former concentration camp during World War II Nazi-occupied Poland. You won’t have to worry about organizing how to get there as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. You’ll travel in a small group and will avoid waiting in long visitor lines as entrance tickets are provided. Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau with a guide to provide commentary and important historical information along the way.

Expand your knowledge of Krakow’s World War II Jewish history with a guided tour of the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze. Discover landmarks that you’d likely miss on solo adventures, such as remains of the original Ghetto Wall, and authentic wartime buildings. Along the way, to ensure every moment counts, the guide shares moving tales about daily life and wartime bravery.

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.

Discover Old Town & Jewish Quarter by golf cart and learn its moving history. Then visit Schindler’s Factory Museum with a licensed guide for an unforgettable journey through wartime Krakow. Start your tour with a comfortable, eco-friendly golf cart ride through the historic Old Town & Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz. See synagogues, narrow streets, and traces of pre-war life. Then continue to Schindler’s Factory Museum, where your guide brings to life the stories of Krakow’s Jewish community during World War II. Highlights: • Explore Krakow’s Jewish Quarter and Old Twn on a comfy golf cart with audio guide • Visit Kraków’s most popular museum • Skip the lines for a seamless museum visit • Hear the story of Oskar Schindler and his factory • Explore the exhibition Kraków under Nazi Occupation Perfect for travelers who want to see Krakow’s top attractions in comfort, this all-in-one tour blends culture, flavor, and discovery.

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of all Nazi concentration camps, demands some preparation so choose from two tour options for your visit. Either explore the somber site at your own pace, with the help of an included ebook to prepare, or choose a tour and learn all about the camp's history from your guide. Either option includes transfers from Krakow.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp complex and preserve the memory of those who perished there. Pass through the crematoriums, old prison blocks, and moving memorials, and hear the stories of this dark time in history from your guide in a sensitive manner. Your tour concludes with transportation back to your original departure point in Krakow.

Wawel Royal Castle is a stunning attraction, but also a popular one that can take a while to get inside. Pass by the long entry lines with this Wawel Caste Skip-the-Line Tour. You’ll go on a guided tour of the castle with a guide who dives into its history. Choose from a tour that explores the whole castle or see only the State Rooms or the Cathedral if you’re short on time.

Discover the story of Auschwitz on a full-day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Oświęcim from Krakow. On the site of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, learn about Auschwitz’s history and visit significant buildings like the prisoner barracks and the unloading bay before you browse exhibits in the UNESCO-listed complex's museum. Avoid the hassle of self-driving with included transfers from central Krakow.

Discover the stories of Krakow’s Jewish community that you wouldn't find in a guidebook on this guided walking tour. Explore the Kazimierz district, depicted in Steven Spielberg’s film "Schindler’s List," and home to a thriving Jewish community prior to World War II. Pass key synagogues and learn about how many Jewish lives were saved at the Oscar Schindler’s Factory Museum.

Learn about medieval history, Polish royalty, and the legend of the Wawel Dragon during this guided tour of Wawel Royal Castle. Stroll past the ticket lines, and benefit from having admission included. During the tour, visit the Royal Private Apartments, the State Rooms, and the beautiful arcaded courtyard, with captivating commentary throughout.

The former royal capital of Poland is a fascinating, history-drenched city founded in medieval times. Tour its quaint streets, historic Jewish Quarter, beautiful churches, and lively squares from the comfort of a covered golf cart. Enjoy a family-friendly, narrated tour to see its highlights, and understand its history and heritage. Highlights include visits to Old Town, Wawel Castle, the Jewish Quarter, former ghetto, and Schindler's factory.

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.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Krakow and discover the impressive Tatras and charming Zakopane in just one day – without any stress or planning. This perfectly organized tour combines nature, local culture and unforgettable views to create an all-round successful experience. Start your day with a convenient pickup in Krakow and drive to the traditional village of Chochołów, known for its unique wooden houses. Afterwards you will visit an authentic Bacówka (shepherd's cottage) where you can taste the famous Oscypek cheese as well as regional specialties. In Zakopane you have free time to explore the lively Krupówki street, discover local restaurants or simply enjoy the special atmosphere of the mountain town. A highlight is the funicular ride up Gubałówka Mountain, from where you have spectacular panoramic views of the Tatras.

When visiting Krakow, a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum can help you to understand the tragic events that occurred at the former concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. This tour eliminates the need to organize how to get there from Krakow, as round-trip transport is provided. Choose from private or shared transfer packages, as well as guided tour options upon arrival.