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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.

Get a close-up view of Krakow on this walking tour around the Old Town area. As this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace, customize the itinerary, and see and do exactly what you want. Krakow’s streets and buildings are full of history, and you’ll learn all about it from your English-speaking guide. This is an ideal tour for first-time visitors to Krakow, and travelers who want an active way of seeing the city.

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.

Expand your knowledge of World War II history and the tragic events that unfolded in Nazi-occupied Poland with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Instead of figuring out local bus timetables, get picked up from your Krakow accommodation and taken directly to the former concentration camp. Once at the site, a museum guide takes you through the main parts of both sites to see remnants of gas chambers, crematoriums, the "Death Gate," and more.

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.

Visit one of Poland’s most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Wieliczka Salt Mine—on a guided tour with easy transfers from Krakow. Instead of spending time researching local bus schedules, leave the logistics to someone else and enjoy round-trip transportation. At the salt mine, enjoy a guided walk through the beautiful underground chambers and see lakes, chandeliers, chapels, and sculptures all made of salt rock.

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.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Poland’s most popular attractions. This half-day tour from Krakow includes a guided tour of underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pick-up and round-trip transport (if option selected). Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the mines for a smoother visit.

Warsaw’s sights are spread throughout the city—from the regal Old Town to Soviet-era architecture—and can be tough to visit with limited time to spare. On this attraction-packed private tour, you’ll cover the highlights while following a customizable itinerary, with the option to add on a museum visit or other sightseeing stops. Even better, you’ll travel through the city in style in a retro-style, communist-era Fiat.

This is the perfect all-weather activity in Krakow. Learn how to fire weapons in a safe environment with a visit to a shooting range with an instructor on hand to assist you. No need to worry about booking taxis as hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Once at the shooting facility, practice firing your chosen guns such as Glock pistols, AK 47s, and sniper rifles.

Discover Poland’s food and drink scene without language barriers on this small-group guided food tour in Warsaw. Visit several different venues rather than a single restaurant, sampling a variety of Polish favorites such as “pierogi” (stuffed dumplings), potato pancakes, meat dishes, traditional doughnuts, and flavored vodka. Between stops, your guide also shares historical insights for a deeper understanding of the city and its culture.

Get a fresh perspective on Krakow’s ancient monuments and modern architecture alike when you prebook this great-value Vistula River cruise, with slots throughout the day and evening too. Glide past landmarks such as Wawel Royal Castle, the Church on the Rock and the Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters and slip beneath the arcing span of the Father Bernatek footbridge. Throughout, an audio guide explains exactly what you’re seeing.

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.

Get to know the turbulent history of the establishment and liquidation of the largest ghetto in Europe. See the real places where the final solution plan has been put into practice

Wolf’s Lair (Wilczy Szaniec or Wolfsschanze) was Hitler’s main headquarters during World War II, and the overgrown bunkers are one of Poland’s most atmospheric sites. Leave the 4-hour drive from Warsaw to your guide on this private tour that gets you there and back in a day. You’ll visit the Treblinka Memorial, site of a German concentration camp and slave labor camp, en route to Warsaw.

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.

This full day tour introduces you to Ojcowski National Park, full of magical castles, caves, forests and a landscape of Jurassic limestone canyons and rock formations. We will tour Pieskowa Skala castle, as well as the ruins of Ogrodzieniec Castle, the largest and most famous castle structure in Silesia. You get your own driver for yourself or your group, driving a clean and well-maintained car for an exclusive, high quality tour of these magical landscapes.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Warsaw Old Town is a must-visit for almost all travelers. Skip the research and discover it and the Royal Route on this intimate walking tour led by a local guide. Learn how the Old Town was destroyed and pieced back together after World War II; see signature sights like Castle Square alongside lesser-known gems like the Hotel Bristol and the church where Chopin’s heart is buried.

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.

Discover the expansive, underground salt mine at Wieliczka on this guided excursion from Krakow without the hassle of navigating unknown roads. Visit the ancient salt mine that has been in production since the Middle Ages and enjoy a guided 3-hour tour through the facility. Admire the chapels, chambers, and saline lakes as you walk, and gain insight into the mine's unique history.

The site of the moving events depicted in Spielberg’s Academy Award–winning Schindler’s List, Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in the Second World War. This small-group tour, with licensed guide, lets you make the absolute most of the engaging interactive exhibition and learn about life for ordinary citizens under Hitler’s rule. Meet your guide at the entrance: your tour includes your ticket.

Feast your senses on the culinary delights of Krakow on a food tour of the Kazimierz district. Visit several local favorites to sample a host of traditional foods. Feast on Krakow-style food, authentic Polish cuisine, Polish vodka, craft beer, and a delicious dessert while learning about the culinary culture of the city from your guide.

On this 8-9 hour program, enjoy one of the best views in Zakopane with a funicular ride to Gubałówka. Admire the spectacular view of the High Tatras, which are covered with snow until May. Visit Krupówki, the most popular street in the heart of Zakopane, where you can experience the ambiance of the mountainous region and enjoy the flavors of local foods from the traditional restaurants.

The Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau is vast and complex, and visiting without guidance can make it difficult to know where to go and to truly understand what you’re seeing. On this guided visit, your tour leader helps you navigate the memorial while sharing historical background information and the stories of former prisoners and survivors. With entrance fees and round-trip transport from Krakow included, the logistics are taken care of, so you can focus fully on the site's meaning and significance.