Top Krakow Walking Tours - page 4

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.

Discover Krakow’s historic charms in a thoroughly modern manner as you cruise through the city on this Segway tour. In a short space of time, you can get up to speed with Krakow’s history, culture, and cuisine. Also, check off key locations, such as the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, and Wawel Castle. Traveling by Segway allows you to cover a great swath of the city with ease.

Get a fresh perspective on Krakow’s ancient monuments and modern architecture alike when you prebook this great-value Vistula River cruise, with slots throughout the day and evening too. Glide past landmarks such as Wawel Royal Castle, the Church on the Rock and the Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters and slip beneath the arcing span of the Father Bernatek footbridge. Throughout, an audio guide explains exactly what you’re seeing.

Wawel Castle and Hill are popular sights in Krakow, but there are plenty of stories related to them that tourists often miss out—such as tales of the Wawel Dragon, and Polish royalty. With this self-guided tour, set off with an audio guide to explore the area around the castle. Listen to stories about the history behind the castle, visit the Main Courtyard, and see the Monument of the Wawel Dragon.

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.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine the easy way from Kraków on this organized tour. Don’t worry about figuring out bus timetables or hiring expensive taxis to get to this popular natural and heritage wonder. Learn about the enormous salt cave, its history as a mine, and the amazing carved sculptures on a guided tour through two miles (3.5 kilometers) of tunnels.

If you’re unsure what to order from local menus, and you’d like some insider advice, then this private food tour is the perfect introduction to Polish cuisine. Set off with a guide on a culinary adventure that showcases Krakow’s Old Town and teaches you about its history too. Along the way, try a variety of traditional dishes, and get plenty of tips on Krakow’s foodie hotspots.

Discover Kraków through flavors: pierogi, zapiekanka, obwarzanek, vodka, pickles, cheese & sweets on a guided tasting at the local market. Highlights: Enjoy Kraków through culture and flavors Walk historic streets with a local guide Visit the city’s oldest market Sample snacks in a tasting-style tour Experience Kraków with all your senses on a guided tasting walk. This tour is compact, fun, and full of flavor. Did you know that Kraków’s beloved obwarzanek is the ancestor of the New York bagel? Join this guided tasting tour to uncover such delicious connections while exploring the Old Town. Bite into pierogi, Poland’s most famous dumpling, and savor zapiekanka, vodka, and traditional sweets. At Stary Kleparz, the city’s oldest market, discover highlander cheese, pickles, and sausage straight from local stalls.

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.

Krakow's Market Square has been the center for public life for almost 800 years. This tour unlocks its history, lore, and secrets as we discover the interesting artifacts, people, and events that once filled its space. Then, we'll go underground to the level of Krakow's cobbled streets in the 12th and 13th centuries at the Rynek Underground. Through the objects, atmosphere, and architecture of the museum, we'll be transported to a day in the life of Krakow's medieval times.

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.

Learn about Krakow’s World War II history with a visit to one of the city’s most popular museums—Schindler’s Factory Museum. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, benefit from the convenience of having included admission. Then, join a guide on a tour for in-depth insights on the exhibits. An upgraded experience also includes a guided walk of the former Jewish Ghetto, including a stop at the Ghetto Heroes Square.

In 1943, the former concentration camp of Płaszów began to receive thousands of Jews from the Krakow Ghetto. Life there was profiled in the movie, Schindler's List (1993). Today, it is a near forgotten nature preserve that holds a memorial for the victims. We'll talk about its history as well as that of Krakow during the Holocaust with visits to Płaszów, the movie location (a camp replica in a nearby quarry) and the Kraków's Fragment of the Ghetto Wall.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Wawel Castle and Cathedral with a private guide. Benefit from skip-the-line access and learn more about Polish Kings, their wealth, and hidden gems of these historic buildings. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program Private 2-Hours Wawel Castle Guided Tour Visit Wawel Castle State Rooms and Wawel Hill with a local Guide who speaks in chosen foreign language. Skip the line tickets to Wawel Castle are included. Private 3-Hour Wawel Castle and Cathedral Visit Wawel Castle State Rooms, Cathedral and Wawel Hill with a local Guide who speaks in chosen foreign language. Skip the line tickets to Wawel Castle and regular tickets to Cathedral are included. Discover the royal heritage of one of the most historically and culturally important sites in Poland, the Wawel Hill, with its royal castle and cathedral.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a fun and eco-friendly way to explore the highlights of Krakow. Set off in an electric car with an audio guide to teach you about the sights you pass. The tour can drive through a variety of areas—such as the Old Town area, the Jewish Quarter, Wawel Castle, and the former site of Schindler’s Factory. No need to worry about missing great photo opportunities—the tour is able to stop for photo breaks.

Learn about Poland’s history and visit a former concentration camp—Auschwitz Birkenau, that now acts as a place to remember those who lost their lives there during World War II. Save time planning your own transport by having Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off included. By going on a guided tour, you are able to understand more about the context of the site and the things that happened there.