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See the best of Wroclaw without having to plan an itinerary with this stress-free electric car sightseeing tour. See St. Elizabeth's Church, Salt Market Square, Cathedral Island, Piasek Island, the Centennial Hall, Grunwaldzki Square, and much more. Along the way, learn about the history of Wroclaw through handy onboard narration.

The beautiful city of Krakow has so much to offer—from its stunning medieval market square, to Wawel Castle, and the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. With this walking tour, enjoy the luxury of having a private guide to take you around the city’s best bits. This means you can ask plenty of questions along the way, get your bearings, and save hours of research time too.

Discover the music of one of Poland’s most famous composers, Frederic Chopin, during this evening experience. Head to the ZPAF Old Gallery in the Royal Castle—which is easy to reach by taxi or public transit—where he studied and performed. You are greeted with a traditional Polish glass of mead or apple juice and have time to explore the photography exhibit. Then, watch a performance of his most famous pieces by an award-winning pianist.

Visit two of Poland’s most important historic sites on this full-day group tour from Krakow. Take a moving tour of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp to learn more about the Nazi occupation of Poland and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich. After, venture underground for a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the hassle of piecing together public transportation to the two destinations.

Tour through time and Communist history in a genuine Trabant car to get the most out of your time in Krakow. Visit the most famous sites in Nowa Huta, the city's centrally-planned Socialist district, including the Central Square and housing stock built in the typical Soviet-Socialist style. Along the way, your guide will point out Soviet architecture of note, including the former Lenin Steelworks Headquarters, a Soviet IS-2 tank, and the Lord's Ark Church.

Explore attractions outside of Krakow on this comprehensive day tour. Save time organizing your own transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll travel with ease in a comfortable vehicle to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wieliczka Salt Mine. At both sites, you’re guaranteed to skip the long lines with entrance tickets included. You’ll also enjoy guided tours which will enhance your experience with historical information.

Gdansk’s Old Town is beautiful but it can be hard to put it into its cultural context without a guide. This walking tour lets you see the essential sights, from Golden Gate to St. Mary’s Church and the medieval Crane, and learn about famous citizens as you do. You’ll finish at the Museum of the Polish Post Office, site of a heroic defense against the Nazis during World War II.

Follow Oskar Schindler’s story on a guided walk starting outside Schindler’s Factory, through the WWII ghetto in Podgórze, and ending in Jewish Kazimierz, visiting real historical and Schindler’s List filming locations. Highlights: • Start outside Oskar Schindler’s Factory, where history and film converge • Explore Podgórze, site of the Nazi German ghetto during WWII • Walk through Kazimierz, the center of prewar Jewish life • Learn the real story of Oskar Schindler and those he helped save • Visit authentic filming and historical locations linked to Schindler’s List. Understand the transition from everyday life to persecution, survival, and memory. Learn how Oskar Schindler used his factory, social position, and personal risk to protect Jewish workers during the Holocaust.

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.

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.

Zakopane—a resort town near the Tatra Mountains—is loved for its spectacular mountain views and highlander culture. With this tour, avoid the hustle and bustle of public transport, and travel in a comfortable private vehicle from Krakow. Enjoy time to ride a funicular to Gubałówka, visit the popular Krupówki shopping street, and see the wooden village of Chochołów. Then round off the trip with a relaxing soak in thermal baths that feature indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, whirlpools, and more.

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.

Discover one of the most significant historical sites of the 20th century on a professionally guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Departing from Krakow, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while your guide provides an introduction to the history of Auschwitz. Upon arrival, visit Auschwitz I, where you will see the original camp buildings, watchtowers, and exhibitions documenting the suffering of millions. Continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest part of the camp complex, where the remains of barracks, gas chambers, and the railway unloading ramp stand as a powerful reminder of the Holocaust. This fully guided tour offers deep historical insight and a respectful commemoration of the victims. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Please note that the pickup time may change due to guide availability. The exact pickup time is provided the day before the tour. All bookings are on manual confirmation to avoid last-minute cancelations.

The excellent solution to explore Warsaw, if you don’t have much time. Join the walking tour with a professional local guide. Learning about the pre-war diversity and richness of Jewish Warsaw helps us understand the scale of the destruction that took place during the Holocaust. But, alongside stories of persecution and death, there are stories of the resilience and unimaginable bravery of those who fought without hope.

Save time reading up about Wroclaw’s history, and see the city’s highlights in just a few hours with this small-group walking tour. Exploring the city on foot allows you to reach places that are inaccessible on bus tours, such as the beautiful cobbled streets around the medieval market square. During the tour, learn about art, food, and history of Poland as you walk past famous landmarks, such as Wroclaw University.

Gdansk Shipyard is a surprising distance from the city’s Hanseatic Old Town. Bag both areas in under two hours on this tour by time-saving golf cart that’s perfectly adapted to the Old Town’s narrow streets. Explore with an audio guide or upgrade for the insights and interaction a live guide provides. From the Golden Gate to brick churches, expect plenty of photo opps too.

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.

Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Queen's greatest hits at the Royal Chopin Hall, a stunning 17th-century Baroque venue. Delight in intimate arrangements performed by talented young artists on violin, cello, and piano, transforming rock anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Somebody to Love" into refined classical experiences. This concert is part of the celebrated Freddie Mercury Rock-Operatic project, blending the energy of rock with the elegance of chamber music. Set against the historical backdrop of Wawel Castle, it’s a musical journey that appeals to both classical and rock fans alike.

For almost 800 years the Market Square has been the central square of Royal Cracow! What has not happened here only during this time! First, we will walk around the square itself, find the most interesting artifacts of the old times and unravel their purpose, find out what events took place here, what legendary persons have been here. After that, we will go 4 meters underground to the Dungeon Market Museum to find ourselves on the same level as the cobbled roads of Krakow 12-13th century. Why did they get so low? As well as the first trading rows built here, as well as the rings and coins that were lost by the people of Krakow in the 13th century? And that's a secret for now, but we'll reveal it when we meet! In the mysterious atmosphere of the underground museum, it will be very easy for us to get to the Middle Ages, to understand the joys and sorrows of the people of that time, their life, the architecture that surrounded them, and much, much more!

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 the most out of limited time in Krakow by combining a folk show and a traditional Polish dinner in the same evening. A bus transfer takes you from an easy-to-find Krakow meeting point directly to the restaurant, outside the city, which avoids expensive taxi fares. During the show, see renditions of popular Polish dances, watch a live band, and taste a variety of tasty Polish delicacies too.

Krakow is known for its great street food scene, but without local knowledge, it can be tricky to narrow down the best places to visit. Save yourself hours of research, and learn from an expert instead for this food–themed walking tour. During the walk, stop off at popular food markets and street food stands to try a variety of specialties—such as smoked sausages, donuts, cheeses, and Polish vodka.

Visit Wieliczka, one of the oldest salt mines in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during this group tour from Krakow. Explore the 13th-century underground salt mine with a guided tour and learn how the “white gold” was extracted. Immerse yourself in the healthy microclimate as you make your way down nine stories before heading back to the surface by elevator.

Hop on a bike and get ready to ride through the historic heart of Warsaw – the Old Town. This 90-minute guided tour is the perfect way to see the city’s top sights without the foot pain and with a breeze in your face. You’ll cruise past must-see landmarks like the Royal Castle, Barbican, and Market Square, while your guide shares stories of kings, uprisings, legends, and curious local trivia that make Warsaw come alive. Whether you're into history or just here for the vibes, this tour blends both. Don’t worry – we’re not racing. The route is about 6 km (around 3.5 miles), with plenty of stops for photos, storytelling, and low-key gawking at beautiful architecture. Included: bikes, helmets (because your head is important), and a local guide who’s passionate, knowledgeable, and at least 40% caffeine. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, or anyone with functioning legs and a sense of adventure. Let’s roll.