Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square) Tours and Tickets

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum marks the site of the Nazi German concentration camp where over a million Jews and other prisoners died during World War II. Your guide leads your tour of the two separate camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, enhancing your understanding. Round-trip transfers come direct from your Krakow address or a central meeting point, while a wide range of departure times lets you plan ahead.

Dating back to the Middle Ages, Krakow’s Old Town is one the most historic, charming, and best preserved in all of Europe. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been home to legendary figures like Copernicus and John Paul II. This sightseeing tour gives an overview of the Old Town’s past, filled with glory and tremendous tragedy, and will help you see an enduring space with new eyes.

With this Krakow adventure you can discover hidden courtyards, favorite local haunts, and lesser-known places that most tourists miss out on. Hear insights that you wouldn’t get in a guidebook as you explore the Old Town with a guide. Along the way, as well as hidden gems, you can also pass by top landmarks such as the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica.

Instead of doing your own research on Krakow’s ancient legends and haunted places, join a professional storyteller on an immersive walking tour that makes you imagine what life was like in medieval Krakow. Hear about the hidden history behind popular landmarks and discover stories you’d miss if exploring alone—including tales of ghosts, dragons, vampires, and alchemists.

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.

Explore Poland beyond Krakow on this full-day to Zakopane, located in the heart of the Tatra Mountains. Discover the best of the area, taste traditional smoked sheep's cheese and vodka, explore a quaint wooden village, and ride a cable car for panoramic views of the mountains. There's also time to soak in the warm waters of the Chocholow Thermal Hot Springs.

Discover the expansive, underground salt mine at Wieliczka on this guided excursion from Krakow without the hassle of navigating unknown roads. Visit the ancient salt mine that has been in production since the Middle Ages and enjoy a guided 3-hour tour through the facility. Admire the chapels, chambers, and saline lakes as you walk, and gain insight into the mine's unique history.

Check off Krakow’s medieval Old Town, the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and the former Ghetto area with this time-saving electric golf cart tour. Reach places that are inaccessible on bus tours and enjoy the perk of having onboard audio narration so you can learn about key landmarks—such as the Cloth Hall, St Mary’s Basilica, the Tempel Synagogue, and the Ghetto Heroes Square.

This half-day food tour is the ideal way to learn about traditional Polish food and discover some of the tastiest places to eat in Krakow. Rather than focusing on just one neighborhood, this tour allows you to see both the Old Town and Kazimierz. Along the way, sample 13–14 different foods, with vodka and craft beer included too.

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.

The Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau is vast and complex, and visiting without guidance can make it difficult to know where to go and to truly understand what you’re seeing. On this guided visit, your tour leader helps you navigate the memorial while sharing historical background information and the stories of former prisoners and survivors. With entrance fees and round-trip transport from Krakow included, the logistics are taken care of, so you can focus fully on the site's meaning and significance.

Visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the most important memorial sites related to the history of the Holocaust and World War II. During the guided tour of Auschwitz I, visitors will pass through the historic gate with the inscription “Arbeit macht frei” and see original brick barracks that now house museum exhibitions presenting the history of deportations, the daily life of prisoners, and authentic belongings taken from victims. The route also includes the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11 with the Execution Wall, Block 11 known as the “Death Block,” and the first gas chamber and crematorium. The second part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the largest camp in the complex. Visitors will see the iconic entrance gate and railway ramp where transports of deported people arrived, the remains of prisoners’ barracks, and the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria.

This is an ideal choice for travelers with limited time in Krakow. Save time and cover more ground than a walking tour by traveling in an electric golf cart instead. The tour passes a selection of key sights and landmarks, including the Old Town, Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, and the former site of Oskar Schindler's Factory. To help you understand more about the city as you travel, an audio guide is played along the way.

Step into a breathtaking underground world on trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO-listed treasure just outside Krakow. Dating back to the Middle Ages, this historic mine invites you to wander through miles of tunnels, glittering chambers, and crystal-clear saline lakes. With a knowledgeable guide, uncover the fascinating stories behind the mine’s construction, its role in Polish history, and the artistry of the chapels carved entirely from salt. ✨ Visit one of Poland’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites ✨ Admire stunning underground chapels, sculptures, and saline lakes ✨ Hotel pickup and drop-off from Krakow included ✨ Flexible tour times available to suit your day

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine are two of Poland’s most visited attractions. Combine a day to both and avoid waiting in ticket lines for your admission tickets with this Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Private Tour from Krakow. When booking, choose from either self-guided tours at both stops or guided tours. Private transport from Krakow also included.

Get a close-up view of Krakow on this walking tour around the Old Town area. As this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace, customize the itinerary, and see and do exactly what you want. Krakow’s streets and buildings are full of history, and you’ll learn all about it from your English-speaking guide. This is an ideal tour for first-time visitors to Krakow, and travelers who want an active way of seeing the city.

This electric golf buggy tour helps you to discover the sights of Krakow at a much faster rate than a walking tour. Ride comfortably between dispersed city landmarks, and stay entertained with onboard audio commentary. Places showcased on the route include Wawel Royal Castle, the former Jewish district of Kazimierz, The Ghetto Heroes Square, and Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory Museum.

Explore the resilient history and local culture of Krakow’s old Jewish district on a 3-hour walking tour of Kazimierz. Learn about the area’s 14th-century founding by King Kazimierz the Great and its modern emergence as the artistic heart of Krakow. Hear how the neighborhood was shaped by the devastating events of World War II, and visit important Jewish landmarks including the Old Synagogue, the New Cemetery and the factory of Oskar Schindler.

The spectacles of the Wieliczka Salt Mine sometimes feel endless. After descending deep into the earth by wooden steps, you'll feel the cool microclimate, see emerald lakes and caves, wander through labyrinthine corridors, and marvel at hand-carved sculptures of natural salt deposits. This group tour includes admission, round trip transportation from Krakow, and a guide in your language. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site to see stunning examples of human ingenuity and artistry.

Pay your respects to those who lost their lives at the former concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland by visiting the Auschwitz—Birkenau Museum and Memorial. The package includes transportation to the museum—with multiple options to choose from, such as cost-effective shared transport, or a private door-to-door service. Once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, you can understand more about the site's history as a guided tour is included.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a place devoted to the memory of those who lost their lives there during World War II. This tour will help you understand more about when the site was a concentration camp. After a morning pickup, you’ll travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Auschwitz-Birkenau. You’ll avoid crowds as you’re guaranteed to skip the long lines. A guided tour will enrich your experience as your guide will explain the history of the area in more depth.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum from Krakow on a full-day trip that coordinates round-trip transport with guided tours of both Auschwitz and Birkenau. You’ll learn the tragic stories behind the Auschwitz’s museum, memorials, and exhibits then continue to Birkenau to see the preserved facilities at the onetime concentration camp, with transport between the two sites included.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial on a moving day trip from Krakow. -Full-day Auschwitz tour from Krakow with official museum guide -Explore both Auschwitz I and Birkenau (Auschwitz II) camps -Learn about the Holocaust through verified facts, stories, and historical context -Walk through the iconic "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate and original barracks As a thank you for booking with Discover Cracow, we have a gift for you. Every product purchased from us include a free tour: The Best of Krakow: A Walking Tour Through the Heart of the City. It runs daily in English at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM from Jan Matejko Square. Simply be there at time and show this booking to our Storyteller Guide – that's it. We invite you to Discover Cracow with us! Special Booking Tip – Save More! We offer a discounted rate for single-person reservations. To take advantage of this offer, you can book each ticket separately for each participant — this way, you’ll get the lowest price per person!