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This tour is a tip-based public tour. The price covers the fees and administrative costs. We are all professional, licensed guides and come from Warsaw. Our mission and passion is to show Warsaw from a local perspective. We will not only show you the most important monuments and attractions but also explain the Warsaw way of life with all its hidden gems and secrets.

Visit two of Europe’s most powerful historic Holocaust sites in a single day with this tour that includes time-saving transportation from Krakow. Learn about the significance and history of the infamous Auschwitz and Birkenau death camps from your guide as you visit the former barracks, crematorium, and gas chambers. Pause at the memorial to the more than 1 million victims who died here before the return ride to Krakow.

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.

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.

Segways are a great way to get around Warsaw as you will get a much more intimate perspective of the city than you would on a car or bus tour, but you will still cover more ground than you would on a walking tour. You’ll get a short training session so you feel comfortable using these environmentally friendly vehicles. See the most beautiful and important buildings in Warsaw’s Old Town area, all while having fun.

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.

Combine two of the Krakow area’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, learning the harrowing truths about the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. After lunch (optional inclusion), venture underground to explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines.

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.

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.

With this small-group tour, you can discover the wonders of Lower Silesia with ease. Save hours researching and planning an itinerary, and benefit from having everything planned out for you. During the tour, visit architectural and natural wonders—including Ksiaz Castle, the Palmiarnia, and the Church of Peace—with entertaining commentary from your guide throughout.

If you’re looking for an easy way to get from Wroclaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, then this is it. Avoid long train journeys with lots of stops en route, and instead, travel from your Wroclaw hotel to Auschwitz-Birkenau in an air-conditioned vehicle. Once at the site, a guided tour is included to help you fully understand the tragic events that occurred at the former concentration camp that operated when Poland was under Nazi occupation.

Learn more about the history of World War II and pay your respects to the 800,000+ people murdered here on this private tour of the Treblinka Death Camp from Warsaw. Visit the remains of the former camps, including the thick surrounding forest, and listen to the stories of survivors during the tour of the three main Treblinka sites. Admission fees and lunch are included.

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.

Ditch the tourist traps and eat like a true Polish local on this small-group guided food tasting tour around Warsaw. Taste your way around the city, trying 8 to 10 different dishes and drinks, from sweet to savoury to beer, and get your guide’s unique insights into the city’s history, culture, and what to see and do next on your vacation.

Make the most of your limited time ashore with this half-day group shore excursion, designed exclusively for cruise passengers docking in Gdynia. Discover the highlights of Gdańsk, Poland’s cultural gem, on a guided walking tour through the beautifully reconstructed Old Town — including Long Street, the Neptune Fountain, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the picturesque Mariacka Street. Enjoy free time to explore on your own, then relax on a panoramic drive showcasing modern Gdańsk, with views of the striking Amber Stadium and the enormous Falowiec, one of Europe’s longest residential buildings. The tour continues to the peaceful Oliwa district, where you’ll visit the stunning Oliwa Cathedral, known for its baroque interior and extraordinary pipe organs. Time permitting, enjoy a stroll through the nearby Oliwa Park. Return to the Gdynia port well in advance of your ship’s departure.

Discover Poland’s “winter capital” of Zakopane with this guided tour from Krakow. Save yourself the stress of driving on unfamiliar roads and enjoy seamless round-trip transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Along the way, have a chance to see the wooden architecture of Chocholow, ride a cable car up Mount Gubalowka, explore Zakopane, and visit a thermal bath complex too.

With this ticket and transport package, you can visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with ease. Begin by selecting your preferred Krakow pickup point—whether it's a designated meeting point or a hotel pickup. Then, ride directly to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the museum exhibits, offering profound insights into the tragic events of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II.

Zoom around the historic city of Warsaw in a retro Fiat 125p during this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town and learn about the city’s tumultuous history stretching back hundreds of years. Learn about Poland’s role in World War II and its impact on the country and see what daily life is like for modern-day residents as you make your way around town with your private tour guide.

This half-day food tour is the ideal way to learn about traditional Polish food and discover some of the tastiest places to eat in Krakow. Rather than focusing on just one neighborhood, this tour allows you to see both the Old Town and Kazimierz. Along the way, sample 13–14 different foods, with vodka and craft beer included too.

This fantastic pub crawl through Krakow is perfect for travelers who want to discover the most exciting nightlife in the city. You’ll save hours researching where to find the best bars, and instead have a guide to take you to four tried-and-tested bars and clubs. Enjoy contests, prizes, welcome shots, VIP entry, and an hour of unlimited drinks. It’s a great way to make new friends, explore the city, and try delicious drinks too.

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.

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.

Architecture buffs won’t want to miss out on a trip to Nowa Huta and the Lenin Steelworks, a classic example of 1950s Polish architecture that can only be visited as part of an organized tour. Join a local guide to tour the majestic entrance hall, the theater, the radio control room—and even the underground tunnels and bomb shelters.

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.