Top Poland Culture

Get more out of your time in Poland by swapping Krakow for an adventure to the Polish mountain town of Zakopane. Benefit from a tour with air-conditioned transportation included, avoiding tiring local bus services with many stops. Along the way, enjoy photo stops such as Chochołów Village, ride a funicular for views of the Tatra Mountains, and see the famous ski jumping hill.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a place that travelers visit to pay respect to the victims who lost their lives in Nazi-occupied Poland. Instead of organizing car rental, this trip from Krakow is a convenient alternative. Get picked up from your hotel, then travel directly to Auschwitz-Birkenau on a minibus with admission included. Once at the site, go on a guided group tour in English to understand more about the site’s history.

Learn about the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on this 6-hour tour from Krakow. Take in the history and horror of this UNESCO-listed site, where over a million people died during World War II. The tour includes a documentary film about the Nazi camps and visits to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the two separate camps on site.

Immerse yourself in Polish culture and watch a traditional folk show during your time in Krakow. Venture to the forest just outside the city to a traditional Polish restaurant for an evening of delicious food and Polish folk music. See dances and chants and admire the colorful costumes from various regions while you enjoy traditional Polish cuisine and unlimited soft drinks, wine, and beer.

Travel from Krakow to Czestochowa, one of Poland’s most important pilgrimage sites, on a private, full-day tour designed to give you more time and flexibility than a group visit. Explore the Jasna Gora Monastery at your own pace, with free time to see the "Black Madonna" and experience the site’s spiritual atmosphere without feeling rushed.

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.

See more of Gdansk in less of the time on this small-group Segway tour that covers the highlights of both the Old Town and Gdansk Shipyard, a key site in 20th-century Polish history. Start with a short training session from your guide to get you comfortable, then roll through Old Town; after a short break, discover the shipyard.

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.

Discover the dramatic landscapes and 14th-century castles of the Trail of the Eagles’ Nests, a historic touring route that runs through southwestern Poland from Krakow to Częstochowa. Travel by minibus and visit many of the medieval palaces and fortresses along the route, named “eagles’ nests” because they’re perched atop limestone cliffs. Learn about the trail’s history and explore many of the sites by foot on this fascinating full-day tour.

Gain a better understanding about the impacts of WWII on this private, 5-hour tour through Krawkow. Because this is a private tour, you can choose your departure time, and let your guide know which attractions you’d like to spend more time at. Go to the historical Kazimierz district, Oskar Schindler's Factory, the old WWII Gestapo headquarters on Pomorska Street, and the Ghetto Eagle Pharmacy Museum.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage site with an interior of chambers, chapels, and tunnels carved from natural salt deposits. Learn about its interesting history on this group tour with an English-speaking guide. You'll descend 800 steps down into the mine, where the temperature is a constant 14 to 16 degree celsius (dress accordingly), and marvel at the human ingenuity and artistry on display.

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.

Experience the beauty and culture of the Tatra Mountains of southern Poland in just a day with this full day tour from Krakow in shared transport. Begin by visiting the mountain resort of Zakopane and walking down Krupowki Street to admire the city’s architecture and culture. From there, it’s time to enjoy the mountain views from aboard the Gubałówka cable car. Finish the day with some time soaking in the restorative waters of one of the region’s thermal baths.

Let your feet take a break as you are sightseeing around Krakow with this Segway tour of the city. See sights like the Rynek Glowny Central Square, the Wawel Royal Castle, and St. Florian's Gate as your guide shows you the sights around Krakow Old Town and the Jewish Quarter. And don’t worry, the guides on this small group limited to 10 people will show you how to use the Segway safely.

Explore Zakopane, Poland’s popular destination for winter sports, and the Tatra Mountains on this day trip departing from Krakow. Escape the bustle of the city and head to the top of Mt Gubalówka on the funicular railway. Soak up incredible views from the peaks before discovering Zakopane’s traditional mountain architecture, shops, the Tatra Museum and more. Your day will conclude with transportation back to your Krakow hotel.

Getting to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum can take a long time on local buses, but this day trip is a faster and more efficient alternative. With private transportation included from Krakow, you can get there and back with ease. Then, benefit from included admission once you arrive, as well as a guided tour around the museum and memorial sites.

This is a great pick for anyone interested in discovering the traditional cuisine and famous sights of Gdansk. Save time by combining food and sightseeing on one tour, with delicious tastings included along the way. The route showcases Old Town sights—such as St. Mary’s Church and Neptune’s Fountain—as well as traditional restaurants to try a range of Polish culinary specialties.

Poland is known for its incredible vodka, and this delicious Wroclaw vodka tour will introduce you to multiple flavors, as well as many top Wroclaw sites. You’ll travel in a small-group, so you’ll have a more personalized experience and better access to your guide. Learn about the history of Polish vodka, and visit four local pubs and restaurants. Your vodkas will be accompanied by tasty snacks, so you won’t go hungry either.

If you’ve got limited time in Krakow but still want to get a great overview of its Old Town sights, then this electric scooter tour is a perfect option. After a training session, set off on a guide adventure between important Old Town landmarks with insightful commentary throughout. Along the way, pass by key sights such as Rynek Glowny, Wawel Royal Castle, St. Florian’s Gate, and the Grunwald Monument.

A visit to Chochołowska Thermal Baths is the perfect way to pamper yourself for a day. Remove the stress out of figuring out public transport with round-trip transfers from Krakow included. An entrance ticket is included—you can stay for up to eight hours. Enjoy the healing thermal waters, plus jacuzzis, saunas, relaxation areas, and a restaurant. Add an optional visit to Zakopane town too, if you like.

Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by private transfer on a full-day tour from Krakow. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel straight to the former Nazi concentration camp to take a shared tour of the complex. See prison blocks containing exhibits and artifacts, and learn about the history of the Holocaust in Poland. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Warsaw bus tours offer a convenient way to see the sights and maximise your time, but many tours offer pre-recorded commentary and limited photo opportunities. Instead, hop aboard a retro ‘Jelcz’ bus for a 2.5-hour guided tour; jump off to explore the Old Town and the Royal Park Łazienki on foot; and admire landmarks such as the Palace of Culture and Science, Castle Square, and the Cathedral of St John.

Visit the largest former Nazi concentration camp on a 7-hour tour from Krakow. Learn more about the Nazi program of "Abreit Macht Frei" and the genocide of World War II. NOTE Explore the gas chambers and barracks WITHOUT a licensed English speaking guide from Auschwitz Birkenau State Museum.

Many Jewish-focused Warsaw tours only cover the events of the 1943 Uprising, or the Holocaust. On this walking tour, revisit the entire 700-year-long history of the Warsaw Jews as you explore the former site of the destroyed Jewish Ghetto on foot, including the POLIN Museum. Learn how Jewish communities initially found sanctuary in Poland—about the brave resistance that followed, and the devastating end to their centuries-old legacy.