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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.

Visitors to Warsaw who are short on time will love this easy guided tour to Krakow and Auschwitz, two of Poland's must-visit places. Take an early train to Auschwitz, where you’ll take a 3.5 hour tour to learn the sobering history of the place. Continue to Krakow, where you can wander at leisure in the pretty city. Return to Warsaw on a late-evening train.

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 excellent solution to explore Warsaw, if you don’t have much time. Join the walking tour with professional local Walkative! guide. The tour includes all the important landmarks of the city and covers the history of Warsaw and Poland – from the middle ages to the 20th century, including the Second World War and its consequences to the city, the communist era problems and paradoxes, as well as the 19th century Chopin’s Warsaw. You will hear a lot about Warsaw’s architecture, which is the best reflexion of the past times, famous people, historic events and facts related to the present times in Poland. The tour lasts 2,5 hours, it starts by the Copernicus Statue and ends in the New Town.

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.

With this Warsaw tour, you can save time doing your own research and check off parks, plazas, and palaces in just a few hours. Led by a guide, the tour takes you to Lazienki Park, the Old Town, and the Ghetto area. Ride in a bus to save time and stop at notable locations such as the Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters, the Warsaw Barbican, and the Royal Castle.

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.

Get a fresh perspective on Gdansk when you see it as so many travelers once did—from the water. This intimate 12-seater boat, based on a model used on Polish rivers for centuries, reaches parts taller ships simply can’t reach, with live commentary from your guide. Start near the Gdansk Shipyard; glide through scenic Old Town, seeing sights such as the water gates and the 15th-century crane; cruise by Ołowianka Island and Granary Island.

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.

Feast your senses on the culinary delights of Krakow on a food tour of the Kazimierz district. Visit several local favorites to sample a host of traditional foods. Feast on Krakow-style food, authentic Polish cuisine, Polish vodka, craft beer, and a delicious dessert while learning about the culinary culture of the city from your guide.

With such a variety of bars and clubs, it can often be difficult to choose the best nightlife venues in Krakow. Guarantee a great night in Poland’s capital on a Krakow bar crawl, a great choice for solo travelers looking to meet like-minded people. Your evening experience includes an open bar, free shots in each venue, a photographer, and VIP entry to one of Krakow’s hottest nightclubs.

Don’t get lost when exploring the underground tunnels of Wieliczka Salt Mine by prebooking a shared guided tour. Navigate the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s underground chapels, lakes, and statues with a guide who shares its rich history. Enjoy included round-trip transfers and convenient hotel pickup from Krakow for a seamless experience.

Traveling between Krakow and the airport by public transportation or taxi can be a headache for even savvy travelers. With this private transfer, leave the planning and driving to someone else. Your English-speaking driver picks you up from the airport or your hotel, whisks you and your baggage to a private vehicle, and takes you to your destination on a private, air-conditioned minivan.

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.

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.

Get to know the turbulent history of the establishment and liquidation of the largest ghetto in Europe. See the real places where the final solution plan has been put into practice

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Poland’s most popular attractions. This half-day tour from Krakow includes a guided tour of underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pick-up and round-trip transport (if option selected). Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the mines for a smoother visit.

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory is one of the most important and popular museums in Krakow. Explore it with a professional guide who can walk you through it and provide context to the main exhibit exploring 'Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945.” To further explore the area’s Jewish history, upgrade this experience to enjoy a guided walk through the adjacent Old Jewish Quarter of Krakow (Kazimierz District) and the Jewish Ghetto.

Combine two of the Krakow area’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, learning the harrowing truths about the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. After lunch (optional inclusion), venture underground to explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines.

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.

Visit a site that pays respect to the victims that lost their lives during the tragic events of the Second World War— Auschwitz-Birkenau. This former concentration camp during Nazi-occupied Poland has become a memorial and museum. On this tour, you’ll save time booking transport by having Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau are included, and you’ll explore the sites with an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience and provide commentary.

This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle. The small fee you pay to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you. We meet in front of the towers of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella. On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter. What you'll see: Krakow Barbican Medieval City Walls Wawel Royal Palace Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II) Wawel Cathedral St. Mary's Basilica Cloth Hall Market Collegium Maius Main Market Square

Feast your senses on the delectable bites and cultural sights of Wroclaw during a 2.5-hour culinary walking tour led by a gastronome guide. With a group of fellow food-lovers, pleasure your palate with authentic Polish food in a selection of hand-picked restaurants. Observe the evolution of Polish cuisine as you visit four to five local places to sample 10-11 types of Polish classics. Listen to illuminating commentary from your knowledgeable guide and gain valuable insight into the rich history of Poland during this enriching cultural experience