Top Poland Day Trips - page 4

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.

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.

Get more out of your time in Wroclaw by crossing the border and heading to Germany’s vibrant capital—Berlin. Don’t worry about doing any research or itinerary planning, as your driver-guide organizes everything for you, with stops at key locations, such as Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and Museum Island.

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.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is located over an hour away from Krakow. Avoid potential language barriers when figuring out public transport schedules, and opt for a guided tour instead. Benefit from the convenience of door-to-door transport with an English-speaking driver. Learn about the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau as you explore the sight by having a guided tour with headphones 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.

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.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp complex and preserve the memory of those who perished there. Pass through the crematoriums, old prison blocks, and moving memorials, and hear the stories of this dark time in history from your guide in a sensitive manner. Your tour concludes with transportation back to your original departure point in Krakow.

Uncover the dark history of Nazi-occupied Poland on a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps, from Krakow. It's sure to be an emotional day, so you'll be glad of someone else taking care of logistics as you learn more about Poland’s WWII history and visit the Oskar Schindler Factory to discover the true story behind Steven Spielberg’s "Schindler’s List". Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

Enjoy the beauty of Slovakia's Tatra forests and explore the popular resort town of Zakopane on this full-day tour from Krakow. First you'll enjoy a treetop walk in Ždiar, a Slovakian folk village with distinctive architecture and culture, just 10 km from the Polish border. Then, walk up a scenic path about 40 minutes to reach a 600 meter long treetop walk before exploring the town of Zakopane, the "Winter Capital of Poland."

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.

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.

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.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is the largest death camp in human history, the site of mass destruction and genocide in Europe during World War II. Currently, camp Auschwitz-Birkenau is a synonym for world’s most cruel terror, genocide and atrocities. The camp was built by the Nazis in 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim. The total number of deaths and executions is estimated to be over 1.5-million people from 28 nationalities. Almost 90% of these people were Jews. Since 1979 this site has been listed on the UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage list. This place with an unbelievable sad and cruel history is something, that everyone should see. Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine. Learn about its history, see the chambers, chapels and the amazing carved sculptures on a guided tour through two miles (3.5 kilometers) of tunnels. The given start time is approximate and can be changed - it will be confirmed 2 or 1 day before the tour.

Experience the profound history of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a comprehensive perimeter tour. Designed for those who want to understand the full scale of the Holocaust and the camp system, especially when museum entry tickets are unavailable. Led by a professional historical guide, this tour provides a deep dive into the topography and tragic history of the three main parts of the Auschwitz complex. By focusing on the external sites and the perimeter, we offer a broader perspective on the logistics of the camp that is often missed during standard indoor tours.

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.

Visit Zakopane, Poland’s skiing capital, at the foot of the beautiful Tatra Mountains. After convenient hotel pick up, head to Chochołów to see traditional wooden houses, and stroll down Krupówki, the main street of Zakopane. Take a funicular up Gubałówka Mountain for great photo opportunities and a panoramic view of the Tatras.

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.

Take a journey to the filming location of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and explore the real-life setting of this fantasy classic. Adršpach-Teplice Rocks is a national nature reserve in the Czech Republic and served as the filming location for many of the outdoor scenes in this classic family flick. Explore the extensive city of rocks, which forms a maze of impressive gorges, and see the spectacular landscapes of the otherworldly rock formations that give Narnia its behind-the-wardrobe-door ambience.

This combined Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine tour is ideal for visitors to Krakow with only a day to explore outside the city. Rather than fritter time with rental cars or public transport—or have to choose between the sights—see them both with time-efficient, door-to-door transport. Explore the grounds and memorials of Auschwitz-Birkenau before continuing to Wieliczka’s carved-salt galleries—touring both with guides for important added insight.

Explore the Tatra Mountains without the hassle of finding your way about with this private guided tour from Krakow. Set out first for the mountain resort of Zakopane, where you can walk down Krupowki Street and see its sights. Then it’s time for a ride on the Gubałówka funicular for sweeping views of the mountains. On the way back, stop in at the village of Chochołów to see its UNESCO-protected traditional wooden houses.

The previous archbishop of Krakow, Karol Wojtyła (who later became Pope John Paul II), spent his youth in Wadowice and young adulthood in Krakow. Discover this exceptional man at the sites that were significant to him on a private half-day tour from Krakow. Visit his family home in Wadowice, which documents his life and work. Later, visit the John Paul II Center in Krakow to better understand his lasting legacy.

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.

Visit Auschwitz on this full-day tour from Warsaw by private car. After pick-up from your desired location, you will head to Auschwitz for a tour with a licensed guide specializing in Holocaust, WWII, and Jewish history. You can receive a "skip the line" ticket if the tour is book 3 weeks or more in advance. After touring the grounds and visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, we will have lunch and head back to Warsaw.