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While you can visit Poland’s Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum alone, it can feel an overwhelming place to visit without a guide. This trip from Krakow includes a tour of the former Nazi concentration camp, with a guide who sensitively recounts the World War II history while visiting the prison blocks, crematoriums, and memorials. A pickup and drop-off service from Krakow is also included.

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.

Due to its historical specificity, Krakow is best explored on foot. However, some distances may be too long if you want to see the most interesting sites. We recommend starting your visit to the vast and fascinating area of the former Jewish district of Kazimierz with a quick and comfortable electric car tour with an audio guide. You can then return to continue exploring at your own pace. And if you're short on time, this is also an ideal way to see the winding streets and charming squares, where at every corner awaits a monument or symbol reminding you of the district's pre-war Jewish past. Szeroka Street with the Old and Remuh Synagogues, Nowy Square with the Roundabout – a fusion of history and the past – see these places firsthand. Then, hop on a modern yet stylish wooden boat and relax on the Vistula River, admiring some of Krakow's iconic buildings, such as Wawel Castle and the Cricoteka Museum. Take your friends and family on a trip to experience the city in a whole new way.

Immerse yourself in the captivating story of Krakow’s Jewish heritage. Your journey begins in Kazimierz, where you will weave through historic squares in the comfort of an electric golf cart. From the legendary Szeroka Street to beautifully preserved synagogues, this tour brings the district's vibrant history to life. Take to the Vistula River aboard a traditional wooden boat. Marvel at the Wawel Royal Castle, the serene Church on the Rock, and the historic Podgórze district. Passing beneath the artistic Father Bernatek Bridge, this tour offers a complete, multi-layered perspective of a city where history meets the horizon. Highlights • Dual-Perspective Adventure: Experience the best of Krakow from both the streets and the river. • Uncover the stories and synagogues of pre-war Kazimierz. • Enjoy a smooth, chauffeured ride in an electric golf cart. • Sail past castles and monasteries on a traditional boat.

This tour combines a scenic river cruise and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wieliczka Salt Mine on the same day. Instead of walking around the city, rest tired feet by going sightseeing from the water. During the cruise, ride past Wawel Royal Castle, the Church on the Rock, and Kazimierz. Then later, enjoy a salt mine tour to see an underground church, lakes, and salt statues.

Raft down the Dunajec River through the Pieniny Gorge and along the Polish-Slovak border, and experience one of the greatest tourist attractions in Poland. Following a hotel pick-up and transfer from Krakow, stop en route to Dunajec at Debno, and visit a unique and charming wooden church that dates back to the 16th century. Continue to the Dunajec River to enjoy a rafting expedition on traditional wooden rafts. Glide gently below the towering cliffs, and marvel at the limestone rock formations of the gorge, enhanced by the picturesque mountain scenery and surrounding national forest. Animated river guides will bring the pristine and wild enWhile aboard the raft, enjoy excellent views of the high summits of Trzy Korony and Mt. Sokolica for a truly unforgettable experience.vironment to life as you set off from the raft wharf at Sromowce Nizne. Cruise for approximately 15 kilometers to Szczawnica, enjoying about 2-3 hours on the boat, depending on the water level of the river.

Experience one of Poland’s most impressive natural wonders and get your adrenaline pumping during a thrilling rafting activity. Enjoy round-trip transfers from Krakow, paddle through the dramatic Dunajec River Gorge on a raft, and take in spectacular views of the Pieniny Mountains along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore the legacy of Poland’s royalty on a guided visit to Wawel Castle and Cathedral with skip-the-line entry. After discovering centuries of history, savor lunch at a local l bistro before unwinding on a peaceful Vistula River cruise past Krakow’s iconic landmarks. Highlights: • Step inside Poland’s royal residence with a licensed local guide • Admire Wawel Castle’s Renaissance beauty and the Gothic Cathedral of coronations • Touch the mighty Sigismund Bell for good luck in the cathedral tower • Enjoy a tasty break at a local bistro during your tour • Admire Krakow’s landmarks from a unique riverside perspective Begin your journey at Wawel Castle and Cathedral, where centuries of royal history come to life through art, legend, and faith. After exploring these magnificent landmarks, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local bistro — a moment to pause and savor traditional Polish flavors. Then, see Krakow from a new perspective as you cruise along the Vistula River.

This tour combines some of southern Poland’s most memorable experiences in a single day. Unlike standard sightseeing tours, it offers the perfect balance of adventure, breathtaking mountain scenery, and relaxation Stop at the dam on Lake Czorsztyn to admire the spectacular Niedzica Castle and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Then experience an unforgettable kayaking trip on the scenic Dunajec River, followed by panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains from Sky Walk Poronin. Finish the day relaxing in thermal baths surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery With hotel pickup and dropoff in Krakow, comfortable transportation, and a carefully planned itinerary, this tour allows you to experience the highlights of the Pieniny and Tatra regions in one seamless journey Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure, spectacular viewpoints, unique photo opportunities, or well-deserved relaxation, this experience offers the best of southern Poland in a single unforgettable day

Enjoy a peaceful Vistula River cruise, then discover the underground beauty of the Wieliczka Salt Mine — a perfect mix of relaxation, nature, and breathtaking history.Start your Krakow experience with a tranquil cruise along the Vistula River. Take in stunning views of Wawel Castle and the city’s landmarks as you unwind on board. Then head to the Wieliczka Salt Mine — a world of breathtaking chambers, sculptures, and chapels carved entirely from salt. It’s the perfect blend of calm and discovery. Highlights: • Cruise the Vistula River and admire Krakow from a unique perspective • Relax on board a modern boat with panoramic views and audio commentary • Visit the world-famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, a true underground wonder • See intricate salt sculptures, chapels, and crystal-clear saline lakes • Enjoy a seamless experience with transfers and all tickets included This tour combines the calm of a river journey with the wonder of underground exploration.

Travel from Krakow to the Dunajec River Gorge and Tatra Mountains, the most picturesque tourist attractions in southern Poland, on a 12-hour excursion. Marvel at the beauty of the gorge, featured on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in Poland. Wooden raft trips have been offered since the early 19th century, when customers were guests of the nearby Niedzica and Czorsztyn castles. Your raft trip begins in the village of Sromowce Wyżne-Kąty and ends in the resort town of Szczawnica, 18 kilometers downstream. Enjoy a restaurant lunch to refuel after rafting. Continue on to Bachledova Valley in Slovakia to walk the 1234-meter-long Bachledka Treetop Trail, situated up to 24 meters above the ground and with a 32-meter high observation tower in the heart of majestic forests of the Pieniny National Park. Discover the unique nature of the Belianske Tatras to learn about many animals and plants that can be found only in a few places of the world.

Begin with a relaxing Vistula River cruise, then visit the former Plaszow Camp with an expert guide—where history, memory, and reflection meet. Highlights: • Take a comprehensive tour of the Plaszow Concentration Camp • Remember the victims of the Holocaust at the camp's memorials • Learn where the Schindler's List film was filmed • Route paced for reflection, not rush • Admire Krakow’s landmarks from a unique riverside perspective See Krakow from a new perspective as you cruise along the Vistula River. Relax on a modern, comfortable boat and enjoy panoramic views of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Then continue with guided tour, that offers more than knowledge. Unlike sites filled with preserved buildings, Plaszow offers open ground, silence, and space for thought. With few physical remains, it is a place of memory rather than spectacle—an intimate setting to confront history, honor the victims, and reflect.

With this tour, you can save time and combine two sightseeing experience—a Vistula river cruise and an electric golf cart tour. As you sail along the Vistula, see the city and its landmarks from a new perspective, and enjoy plenty of unobstructed photo opportunities. Then ride in a golf buggy to see key sights up close, such as the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and the former ghetto area of Podgorze.

Visit two of Poland’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. Pay tribute to victims and survivors of the Holocaust on a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau former concentration camp, then descend deep underground to explore the fascinating chambers and tunnels of the dramatic Wieliczka Salt Mine.