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Visit the largest former German concentration camp, located about 70 kilometers from Krakow, in the small town of Oświęcim and step into history and embark on a journey of memory and reflection at Auschwitz and Birkenau. As you explore the grounds of these former German concentration and extermination camps, you will witness one of the most significant chapters in human history – the Holocaust. ● Get personal attention from your driver in a group of your family or friends. No ridesharing: This is a private transport service for just your group ● Travel in comfort with our fleet of brand-new premium vehicles ● Avoid crowds with a guarantee to skip long lines

Save time booking your own transfers and admission to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and benefit from this ticket and transport package where everything is organized for you. The trip begins with Krakow hotel pickup, and once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a guided tour around the site is provided to learn more about the history of this former concentration camp, which was built in Nazi-occupied Poland.

Combine two popular tours into one—and see more of Poland—on this full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Explore each UNESCO World Heritage Site on guided tours; learn the tragic impact of Poland’s wartime history, then go underground to see caverns, chapels, and statues carved from salt. This full-day tour includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Krakow hotels, entrance fees, and guided tours, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

Schindler’s Factory was an enamel factory that operated during World War II, when Poland was under Nazi occupation. Its owner—Oskar Schindler—saved the lives of over 1200 Jewish people, and this ticket allows you to visit the original factory building. Instead of waiting in a long ticket line, avoid the crowds at the entrance and get straight in. Then, have free time to explore the exhibits independently at your own pace.

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.

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.

Take all the difficulty out of visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow with this half-day tour. Door-to-door transportation and entry to the mine are included, meaning you don’t need to organize anything. On arrival at the Wieliczka Salt Mine you’ll enjoy a tour with a licensed guide. Visiting the mine is not recommended for people with restricted mobility, as there are over 800 stairs to climb. Transport is provided in minivans that can accommodate up to 8 people.

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.

Malbork Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest castles. With this tour, avoid the crowds and potential delays on public transport, and travel directly from Gdansk instead in an air-conditioned minibus. Once at the castle, explore the grounds with a guide, learn about its history, and have the chance to see a museum with over 40,000 items dating back to medieval times.

Visit two of Europe’s most powerful historic Holocaust sites in a single day with this tour that includes time-saving transportation from Krakow. Learn about the significance and history of the infamous Auschwitz and Birkenau death camps from your guide as you visit the former barracks, crematorium, and gas chambers. Pause at the memorial to the more than 1 million victims who died here before the return ride to Krakow.

Make time for relaxation on your vacation with this day trip to Zakopane and its hot springs. Ideal for those staying in Krakow who want to visit Zakopane, this trip skips the need to navigate unfamiliar public transportation by arranging round-trip transfers for you. Enjoy two stops along the way at two small villages before you reach the Chochołów thermal pools. Then spend a few hours soaking in the warm water before it’s time to head back.

Discover a fun and efficient way of exploring Gdansk with this golf buggy adventure. Don’t worry about driving as a personal driver takes care of that, and helps you to tick off the city’s most important attractions. Along the way, check off Neptune’s Fountain, the Gdansk Shipyard, the Crane, and lots of top monuments, with commentary from your guide.

Rather than grapple with public transportation, join this guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, which includes hotel transfers and round-trip transportation from Krakow. Explore the largest of the Nazis' concentration camps and see first-hand the horrors of the Holocaust.

Perfect for travelers interested in Krakow’s royal history and beautiful architecture, this tour helps you skip the long ticket lines and quickly get inside Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral. Instead of exploring alone, your visit is enhanced with a guided tour to help you learn about the lives of Polish Kings and fascinating stories about the royal treasures, artwork, and jewels that you see.

A great pick for travelers interested in art, architecture, and natural wonders—this tour takes you deep underground to Wieliczka Salt Mine. This beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site is home to ornate salt sculptures of famous Polish figures, as well as a chapel, and even salt chandeliers. Instead of waiting for a bus, travel to Wieliczka in a private vehicle, and benefit from having a ticket to the salt mine included.

Learn more about the history of World War II and pay your respects to the 800,000+ people murdered here on this private tour of the Treblinka Death Camp from Warsaw. Visit the remains of the former camps, including the thick surrounding forest, and listen to the stories of survivors during the tour of the three main Treblinka sites. Admission fees and lunch are included.

With this small-group tour, you can discover the wonders of Lower Silesia with ease. Save hours researching and planning an itinerary, and benefit from having everything planned out for you. During the tour, visit architectural and natural wonders—including Ksiaz Castle, the Palmiarnia, and the Church of Peace—with entertaining commentary from your guide throughout.

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.

With this ticket and transport package, you can visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with ease. Begin by selecting your preferred Krakow pickup point—whether it's a designated meeting point or a hotel pickup. Then, ride directly to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the museum exhibits, offering profound insights into the tragic events of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II.

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.

Explore the amazing underground sculptures, caverns, and even a cathedral at the Wieliczka Salt Mines on an easy half-day tour from Krakow. Avoid the hassle of reading Polish bus timetables with hotel or central-Krakow transfers (if option selected). Learn all about the history of the centuries-old salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Checking off the dispersed sites of Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in a day requires a lot of transport planning. If you want to save time and visit these sites with ease, then this day tour is a great choice. Round-trip transfers from Krakow are included, as well as admission to each site to avoid time wasted in ticket lines.

History and architecture fans—this one’s for you. Discover one of Krakow’s iconic buildings with ease—thanks to this convenient admission and walking tour package. Rather than waiting in long ticket lines, gain easy admission to a permanent exhibition of Wawel Castle, with a guide to accompany you and provide commentary. You can also visit the spectacular Wawel Cathedral, with a chance to see royal treasures along the way.

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.