Top Poland Culture - page 4

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.

Make the most out of your time in Poland by getting out of Krakow and visiting the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine on this small-group tour, which includes pickup from your hotel. Wander the miles of underground passageways, marveling at the intricate and ancient sculptures made from salt and displayed in its historic chambers.

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.

Discover one of Poland's top UNESCO-listed sites on this half-day tour from Krakow. Marvel at the underground tunnels, intricate carvings, and salt formations inside the 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine. Descend 800 steps to explore its underground chambers, then return to the surface via elevator.

Visit the former Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau on a full-day tour from Krakow. In the company of a guide, explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, and learn about the history of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed memorial site and those imprisoned within its walls. Headsets ensure you hear your guide clearly. Optional round-trip hotel transfers and lunch simplify your day out from Krakow.

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.

Head deep below the earth’s surface for a half-day private tour of Krakow’s underground salt mines. Explore almost two miles of subterranean trails by foot, and learn the history of the 900-year-old site from medieval times until today. Tours include comfortable, round-trip pickup and drop-off in a private minivan. Proven health benefits from salt contact therapy (an old Eastern European tradition) are a special added bonus.

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of all Nazi concentration camps, demands some preparation so choose from two tour options for your visit. Either explore the somber site at your own pace, with the help of an included ebook to prepare, or choose a tour and learn all about the camp's history from your guide. Either option includes transfers from Krakow.

Plan your trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial and Wieliczka Salt Mine ahead of time, and make sure you get to go to these two attractions on the day of your choosing. With round-trip transport from Krakow as well as guided tours, you can enjoy a stress-free day. Also, customize your experience with various packages, offering options such as door-to-door private transport and a packed lunch for added convenience.

Forget trying to hail a taxi as you juggle your luggage in Krakow. Arrange your one-way transfer to Krakow Airport in advance in order to eliminate transport worries and secure the ultimate stress-free ride. During the journey, enjoy traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle with parking costs included for extra convenience.

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.

Discover the beauty of Zakopane and the Tatra mountains with this day tour from Krakow. Save yourself the stress of looking up bus timetables and enjoy round-trip transfers from Krakow. Along the way, visit a thermal bath complex, try local cheese, and stop off at a place where you can hire a snowmobile if you wish.

Poland was once a home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the world and a center of this thriving civilization was Kraków. Its historical Jewish district is a jewel of Jewish art and architecture. A place where 7 ancient synagogues, that amazingly survived the destruction of World War II and the Holocaust, stand witness to the test of time. During our tour we will discover the historical context of the local Jewish community, talk about the death and destruction of World War II but also witness the amazing Jewish culture’s revival in contemporary Kraków. Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!

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.

Head across the Vistula River and visit a side of Warsaw most travelers miss on this offbeat guided tour of the Praga district, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Ride around in a 1980s Jelcz "Cucumber" bus, listening to commentary on sights like the former Koneser vodka factory, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and pre-war architecture. Sip on a complimentary hot chocolate along the way.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is located over 1-hour outside of Krakow, so instead of having to wait around for public transport, get there with ease on this guided tour. Start with a hotel pickup, then travel in an air-conditioned minivan. Once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, tour the grounds with an English-speaking guide to provide commentary in a sensitive manner to help you understand the tragic events that occured in Nazi-occuiped Poland.

Enjoy an elegant evening listening to the music of Frederic Chopin, Poland’s most-celebrated composer, by booking your ticket for a concert in Krakow’s Chopin Gallery. Settle into your seat at the historic Old Town venue as award-winning musicians perform a selection of the master’s most beloved works, bringing to life the rich history and culture of Poland.

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.

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.

A visit to the Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau is always going to be a sobering experience, but walking through it with a guidebook ensures that you don’t miss any of the vital history this site holds. You have a briefing from a tour leader to start, but then move on to exploring solo at your own pace, leaving plenty of time for reflection.

Let off some steam and learn new skills with this axe throwing experience in Krakow. Prebooking your tickets means you can pick from a variety of time slots—either in the day or evening—to suit your schedule. Once inside, a trained professional accompanies you and gives you tips on how to master the art of axe throwing.

During the Hidden Krakow Bike Tour, an experienced guide will take you to the most beautiful secret pearls in Krakow. You visit locations that you as a tourist will not easily find yourself, but that are absolutely worth it. During this tour we focus on the Second World War and communism and we tell many impressive and even emotional stories. During this bike tour you will also hear stories of heroes full of hope and pride. You will really learn through these stories how the history of Poland has shaped the Polish inhabitants. We do this in the Podgorze district, among other places, where we visit a Jewish cemetery, Schindler's factory and the Jewish ghetto. The absolute highlight of the tour is a breathtakingly beautiful view of the entire city. This is one of the most unforgettable moments of your visit to Krakow for everyone. In short, do you want a special afternoon, full of impressions through the most beautiful, less touristy places? Then the Hidden Krakow bike tour is definitely a must do in your city trip.

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.

It’s always hard to find the best places to eat in a new city—and samples are impossible to negotiate without a local guide. Discover Poland’s rich cuisine and culture on an early evening small-group tasting tour with a guide. Try many different types of food and traditional drinks at local restaurants: enough for a full dinner. Note that vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are not accommodated on this tour.