Top Poland Day Trips

Discover the quaint mountain town of Zakopane followed by a relaxing visit to thermal baths. This full-day private tour showcases the most unique aspects of this fascinating region in the company and comfort of your own group. We'll visit Krupowki Street, take a funicular to panoramic views of the mountain scenery and stop at a famous ski jumping hill. The day ends in the therapeutic waters of Chochołowska Baths, offering thermal pools, spas, saunas and slides.

This tour will educate you about the tragic events that occurred in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. Auschwitz-Birkenau was once a concentration camp and it is now a place that pays respect to the victims who lost their lives. On this tour, you won’t have to wait for other travelers to be picked up as private transport will take you directly from your Krakow accommodation to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Conveniently, entrance tickets are included and you’ll explore the sites with an English-speaking guide to provide commentary.

This tour combines a scenic river cruise and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wieliczka Salt Mine on the same day. Instead of walking around the city, rest tired feet by going sightseeing from the water. During the cruise, ride past Wawel Royal Castle, the Church on the Rock, and Kazimierz. Then later, enjoy a salt mine tour to see an underground church, lakes, and salt statues.

Explore the Tri-City area, including Gdansk, Sopot, and Gdynia, on a full-day, private tour that that’s tailored to you. Widely scattered sites mean exploring the Tri-Cities can be a challenge if you don’t have a car, but this tour takes you straight to the highlights: stroll Old Town Gdansk, listen to live organ music in a historic church, head to the Bay of Gdansk for sweeping views, and more.

Learn about the tragic history behind the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in a small-group setting, ensuring a more intimate experience. Visit the landmark with transfers from Krakow, letting you travel to the area without the need to rent a car. A guided tour of the crematoriums, gas chambers, and brick barracks adds poignant insights.

Soak up the scenery, hot springs, and mountain air of Zakopane below Poland’s Tatra Mountains on this day trip from Krakow. Avoid having to drive mountain roads or use public transport, and travel by air-conditioned minivan, stopping on route to sample a traditional local spirit and cheeses. Choose to explore Zakopane’s shop-lined Krupowki Street and other attractions as you wish; or add a scenic cable car ride and entry to the resort’s thermal pools during your visit.

An ideal choice for travelers interested in important religious sites in Poland—this guided tour helps you check off Jasna Góra Monastery and the former family home of Pope John Paul II in a day. Save time waiting for local buses, and benefit from having transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle included. A highlight of the trip is a chance to see the famous Black Madonna painting at Czestochowa.

Visit the legendary Black Madonna of Częstochowa on this tour from Krakow. Learn about this sacred religious site from your English-speaking guide, and explore the monastery that has been an important pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. Your guide will tell you why many believe that the Black Madonna holds miraculous powers. This tour provides hassle-free transport and a historical overview to enrich your experience.

Interested in visiting two of Krakow's most famous sites, but don't have time for two separate trips? This full-day tour covers both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine with transportation from Krakow. First, we will visit Europe's largest concentration camp and watch a documentary movie on the way. After touring the site with an expert guide, we will head to the ancient salt mine, to tour the wonders found beneath the ground.

Benefit from private round-trip transportation from Krakow to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an underground marvel with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers hand-carved from solid salt. The mine is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the oldest salt mine in Europe. Your guide takes you through some of the three upper levels of the stunning underground complex, ranging from 210-442 feet (64 to 135 meters) deep.

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.

Kasprowy Wierch is one of Poland’s most impressive mountains, but you don’t have to scale the mighty peak on foot to soak up the scenery. On this private full-day tour from Krakow, ride the cable car from Zakopane to the top, enjoy spectacular views from the mountaintop, then visit other local landmarks, such as Our Lady of Fatima in Krzeptowki, and the wooden houses of Chocholow.

The charming tradition of painting every surface of a home with floral decoration has put the southeastern Polish village of Zalipie on the map. Zalipie is considered one of the most picturesque villages in Poland, blooming with folk art flowers. After hotel pickup in Krakow, you'll visit painted homes, the Felicja Cyrołowa Museum, chapels, a church, and a local shop for hand-made souvenirs during this easy small-group tour.

Learn about the history of the Holocaust on a full-day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw. Alongside your guide, visit the site of the former Nazi extermination camp and delve into the history of the Third Reich. See preserved wooden watchtowers and barbed fences, and behold suitcases, shoes, and documents that belonged to Jewish prisoners in the site’s museum. Skip-the-line tickets and a Polish lunch are also included for a hassle-free experience.

This combination tour is a great pick for time-tight travelers. Tick off two top attractions in a day—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. No need to worry about booking transport or entry tickets as seamless private transfers from Krakow and admission to both sites are included, making it the ultimate hassle-free day.

Our guide will meet you at the hotel and invite you for the fully private sightseeing. We will visit the Old Town of Gdansk, Długa Street, which is one of the most beautiful European markets. We will pass the Golden Gate and the Town Hall, Neptune fountain. On a way you may visit The Museum of Arthur's Court and the Amber Chamber with an amber polishing demonstration. The last stop in Gdansk would be Oliwa Cathedral, the longest Cistercian church in the world, famous for its organs and unforgetable concerts. We will then go to Gdynia harbor with its long promenade and the historical ships: the ORP Blyskawica, a 1930s destroyer, which is the oldest preserved ship of this class in the world, and the famous sailing frigate Dar Pomorza. We will finaly proceed to Sopot seaside resort.  Once we arrive, you can walk along the longest wooden pier in Europe. Enjoy the most important places in Tricity and area and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Learn about the life of the late Pope John Paul II and discover a shortlist of religious sites outside of Krakow with this private guided tour. The package includes museum admission, which avoids the hassle of buying tickets yourself, and conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included too. Highlights along the way include the former family home of Pope John Paul II, and the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.

On this private tour from Wroclaw, you can get to Stalag Luft III Prisoner Camp Museum with ease, as a private driver picks you up directly from your hotel. During your visit to the museum, you can learn about the prisoner of war camp that operated in Nazi Germany during World War II, and find out about the famous tale of the “Great Escape”.

Get out of Krakow for a day and explore the Polish countryside. This stress-free day tour is ideal for those who want to spend time in nature. Avoid busy buses and enjoy the convenience of having round-trip transfers from Krakow included. Along the way, pass through the scenic village of Chocholow, before arriving in Zakopane. You’ll have roughly 6 hours of free time to eat, drink, shop, or explore.

See two of Poland’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites in a single day with this combo tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow. Feel the weight of Holocaust history on a guided tour through the remnants of the Nazi concentration camp. Later, explore more than 700 years of Polish history from the depths of the historic mine, filled with intricate salt sculptures.

Project Riese is the site of a secret Third Reich underground complex of tunnels that was created during World War II Nazi-occupied Poland. Avoid busy public transport and enjoy stress-free round-trip private transfers between Wroclaw and Project Riese. Once at the site, enjoy plenty of free time to explore the underground structures and learn about the history of the area.

Follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II on this small-group skip-the-line trip from Krakow that explores the places he lived and worshiped. Visit the John Paul II Family Home Museum in his hometown of Wadowice, the UNESCO-listed monastery in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, and the John Paul II center in Łagiewniki in an intimate group capped at 15 likeminded travelers.

This private tour is a wonderful way to enjoy the natural scenery and unique heritage of Southern Poland. To start, we'll take a relaxing float down the Dunajec River for stunning views of Pieniński National Park. Afterwards we will visit Niedzica Castle to wander through the restored rooms and see the museum inside. Next up is a cable car ride to the top of the Palenica Mountains for panoramic views of the mountains and river valley below.

Streamline a visit to the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane from Krakow with this private tour. Avoid the stress that comes with planning a day trip, and relax knowing the transportation and itinerary are all sorted. Enjoy a wide mixture of activities, including a ride on the Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car, a visit to the Tatra Museum, and more.