Top Poland Outdoor Activities - page 3

Explore Warsaw's Old Town in a unique way with this innovative, challenging, and engaging spy game. Put your 007 skills to work as you solve challenges and crack the code while learning about Old Town's unique history, hidden gems, and popular attractions. This is the perfect way for tourists, families, bachelorette/birthday parties, or corporate groups to discover Warsaw in a memorable way.

Experience an alternative way to go sightseeing in Gdansk—a guided kayaking adventure. See the city from a completely different perspective to a walking tour, and access canals that ferries can’t go through. Along the way, pass by interesting sights such as The Crane, SS Soldek museum ship, the Gdansk Shipyard, Granary Island, and Olowianka Island.

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.

This skip-the-line entry ticket allows you to descend underground and explore a top attraction in Poland that dates back to medieval times—Wieliczka Salt Mine. Enjoy the perk of being able to bypass people waiting to buy tickets, with this skip-the-line admission package. Once inside, enjoy a guided walk around the underground chambers with live commentary about this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site.

Visit the Royal Private Apartments of Wawel Castle on a guided tour that explores the history of Poland’s royals at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skip the long lines and start your tour with a guide who shares details about the royal families, the architecture of the castle, and Poland’s history. You’ll stroll around the 14th-century castle complex, which is considered one of the country’s architectural gems and a must-see attraction in Krakow.

Maximize your time in Poland with this full-day trip from Krakow to Zakopane. Travel comfortably with round-trip transportation included from Krakow and experience a striking change of scenery, with alpine landscapes and traditional highlander architecture. The itinerary also includes time to relax at the Chocholow Thermal Baths and a cable car ride up Gubalowka for panoramic mountain views.

Instead of doing your own research on Krakow’s ancient legends and haunted places, join a professional storyteller on an immersive walking tour that makes you imagine what life was like in medieval Krakow. Hear about the hidden history behind popular landmarks and discover stories you’d miss if exploring alone—including tales of ghosts, dragons, vampires, and alchemists.

Enjoy a relaxing soak in rejuvenating waters on this thermal bath experience from Krakow. Unwind in a thermal whirlpool in a spa in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, or take part in fun outdoor activities such as water volleyball and inflatable slides. Choose an option including a visit to Zakopane with a funicular ride to Gubalowka Hill for panoramic mountain views before returning to Krakow.

Zakopane sits at the foot of the Tatra Mountains and is known as Poland’s “Winter Capital”. With this tour, avoid the hassle of waiting for a local bus service, and get to Zakopane directly from your hotel in a private vehicle. Once you have arrived, see the city’s main street— Krupówki, go for a cable car ride up ​​Gubałówka hill, see a ski jumping hill, and visit a wooden village where a local delicacy—“oscypek” sheep’s cheese is made.

Swap the busy city of Krakow for a peaceful ride into the Polish countryside. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads and enjoy a comfortable ride to Chocholow and Zakopane, Poland’s winter capital. After learning the secrets of the region's traditional smoked cheese production, some free time to explore Zakopane's picturesque streets independently, make a final stop at a thermal pool complex for some bathing and relaxation time.

With such a variety of bars and clubs, it can often be difficult to choose the best nightlife venues in Krakow. Guarantee a great night in Poland’s capital on a Krakow bar crawl, a great choice for solo travelers looking to meet like-minded people. Your evening experience includes an open bar, free shots in each venue, a photographer, and VIP entry to one of Krakow’s hottest nightclubs.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a half-day tour from Krakow. Follow an expert guide through the mine’s tunnels and chambers and discover the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, an exhibition on the history of Poland’s salt-mining, figures carved from salt and more. See why this 700-year-old complex has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour concludes with drop-off back at your Krakow hotel.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history by visiting Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum in Krakow. After selecting your preferred package, such as a ticket-only package or a guided tour, head inside the former enamel factory where hundreds of Jewish employees were saved from deportation. Either follow a guide for insightful commentary, or independently explore the multimedia projections, artifacts. and photos at your own pace.

Learn about the creepy side of Krakow with this evening walking tour. Your local guide will regale you with ghost stories, tales of medieval torture, urban legends, and true crime accounts. Make your way to some of the city’s favorite landmarks like St. Mary's Basilica, Collegium Maius, and Katyński's Square, but this time discover their lesser-known dark pasts.

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.

Challenge yourself to shoot classic weapons at a top Gdansk gun range, with an instructor on hand to show you the ropes. Fire the movie favorite Glock, the old-school Soviet AK-47, the Polish PM-98, or even an American Mossberg pump-action shotgun. Whether you choose the basic or the Rambo package, you’ll enjoy comprehensive eye and ear protection plus round-trip private transfers.

Discover Poland’s national spirit on a guided small-group stroll through beautiful Krakow Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dive deep into Polish culture and cuisine as you savor seven different Polish vodkas in some of the city’s best bars and cafés. Along the way, enjoy a wealth of local snacks and a pierogi (dumpling) tasting.

Explore the resilient history and local culture of Krakow’s old Jewish district on a walking tour of Kazimierz. Learn about the area’s 14th-century founding by King Kazimierz the Great and its modern emergence as the artistic heart of Krakow. Hear how the neighborhood was shaped by the devastating events of World War II, and visit important Jewish landmarks, including the Old Synagogue and the New Cemetery.

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.

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.

Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is the city’s most atmospheric district and the best way to explore is on foot. This walking tour immerses you in the district's rich history and culture and checks off all the highlights including the Royal Route and the Wawel Castle complex; the medieval St. Mary’s Basilica and 17th-century St Peter and Paul’s Church, and the historic Cloth Hall.