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About a 3.5-hour drive from Warsaw, Wolf's Lair (Wilczy Szaniec) is an eerie series of abandoned bunkers where Adolf Hitler had his headquarters during his ill-fated attempt to conquer the USSR. It's not possible to get there and back in a day on public transit, but this private tour makes life easy, with round-trip transfers direct from your Warsaw address, onboard Wi-Fi, and space to spread out.

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.

Take part in a guided walk through the former Płaszów Camp, learning about its historical role and its connection to Oskar Schindler through thoughtful, expert-led commentary and respectful context. Explore Płaszów Camp with an expert guide and learn about its history through stories of loss, survival, and moral courage. This guided walk places the site in proper historical context, including its connection to Oskar Schindler and the lives he helped save. Highlights: • Take an in-depth guided walk through the former Płaszów Camp • Visit key memorial sites and honour the victims of the camp • Learn about Oskar Schindler and the fate of prisoners transferred to his factory Unlike many historical sites, Płaszów contains few preserved structures. Its wide, open spaces and silence define the experience, creating a setting for remembrance and reflection rather than exhibition. The absence of buildings underscores the scale of loss and invites a respectful engagement with history.

Learn more about World War II-era Poland and pay your respects at the somber but interesting Gross-Rosen Concentration Camp. Your driver will drop you at the camp, where you’ll watch an educational film about the history of Gross Rosen. As this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace and ask questions along the way.

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.

Discover the living memory of Warsaw insurgents fighting to liberate a city occupied by Nazi soldiers. Explore Warsaw Old Town, following the path of the Polish underground resistance movement. Optional: Warsaw Uprising Museum tickets and audio guide. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Warsaw Uprising Old Town Tour Book a 2-hour private walking tour of Warsaw Old Town and see war memorials such as the Warsaw Uprising Monument and the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes. 3-hour: Warsaw Uprising Museum Tickets & Old Town Tour Book a 3-hour private walking tour of Warsaw Old Town and skip-the-line tickets and audio guide to the Warsaw Uprising Museum (via public transport, tickets included). The Old Town tour is conducted in your chosen language by a Local History Expert.

The Schindler’s Factory Museum does more than just recount historical facts; it offers a narrative that is both educational and emotionally moving. It serves as a crucial reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust while celebrating the acts of courage that occurred in the darkest of times. The museum not only honors Oskar Schindler and the survivors but also serves as a call to remember and learn from history. Explore the legacy of Oskar Schindler and the history of Krakow during World War II with a visit to the Schindler’s Factory Museum. This tour is essential for anyone interested in the history of the Holocaust, World War II, or human rights. Book your visit now to ensure your place in this moving and educational experience.

Step into history with a captivating journey through the world of Schindler’s List. We begin with a stroll through the enchanting streets of Kazimierz, Kraków’s historic Jewish district, where the film’s most iconic scenes were brought to life. As we explore, we’ll uncover behind-the-scenes stories and real-life inspirations, enriched by original film stills that create a powerful visual connection to the past. Next, we’ll cross into Podgórze, where the Nazis established the Jewish Ghetto in 1941. Along the way, we’ll pause at Ghetto Heroes’ Square, a haunting memorial to the tragic events of 1943, vividly portrayed in Spielberg’s masterpiece. Our journey culminates at the entrance to the former Schindler’s Factory—now a museum—where we’ll reflect on the lives saved by Oskar Schindler and the resilience of his survivors. Join us for a profound and unforgettable experience, where history, cinema, and the enduring spirit of Kraków come together in a story that must never be forgotten.

With over 1000 years of history Kraków has many criminal tales to uncover. As the former capital city it attracted many opportunists, hustlers, tricksters, and villains hoping to acquire power and make a fortune. Some of them succeeded, some of them didn't - let me tell you about their tales! My name is Konrad and I am a local of Kraków that is well acquainted with the city's history and culture as well as past and present criminal events. As an experienced guide that is skilled in storytelling I am enthusiastic to share the city's many secrets - especially the most spooky, creepy, appalling and spine-chilling ones! Join me on this thrilling tour - but only if you dare! English is my mother tongue Excursions disponibles en français 我提供中文導覽

Embark on a profound journey to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau, where history’s darkest hours are preserved. This tour offers a deep dive into the complex that has become a global symbol of the Holocaust, providing insights into the lives and deaths of the victims and survivors of the Nazi genocide. This essential visit serves not only as a lesson in history but as a stark reminder of the horrors humanity must never forget or repeat. Visiting such a place demands full attention and sparks reflection within people and this is why we limit our group size to 15 people only. With this personalized experience you will be able to enjoy significantly more of personal attention from your guide and the experience will be at a pace that it deserves without being rushed around.

Visiting the Old Town and the Jewish quarter takes about 1.5-2 hours by electric golf cart. At the request of customers, the driver may stop at any permitted place. The drivers speak very good English. Tours run daily from Monday to Sunday, the first pick-up at 9:30 AM is from Wielopole Street, the second pick-up at 9:45 AM is from Plac Jana Matejki Street, the third pick-up at 10:00 AM is from Szeroka Street. A maximum of 47 people can participate in the tour. All people will be divided into several groups of 6 to 13 people who will be assigned to a specific golf cart with a specific driver.

Discover the dark secrets of Kraków's Old Town on a 2-hour guided walking tour. The city walls hide mysterious stories that intertwine legends with terrifying events in history. If fear does not bother you, this is a unique opportunity to get to know the city in a different way. Medieval tortures and stories about serial killers circulating around Kraków will keep you awake for some time after this unforgettable and dark 2-hour walk. Thanks to the guide's stories, you will learn many historical facts in a dark setting. Let yourself be surprised by the mysterious side of Krakow, but be aware - your perception of the city may change once and for all. The former capital of Poland is much more than great monuments, with a rich history in the background. Discovering the old town with a licensed guide is a great idea to start the evening, after which nothing will be the same. If you like the thrill and are over 15 years old, join a small group to discover the dark secrets of the city.

In 1943, the former concentration camp of Płaszów began to receive thousands of Jews from the Krakow Ghetto. Life there was profiled in the movie, Schindler's List (1993). Today, it is a near forgotten nature preserve that holds a memorial for the victims. We'll talk about its history as well as that of Krakow during the Holocaust with visits to Płaszów, the movie location (a camp replica in a nearby quarry) and the Kraków's Fragment of the Ghetto Wall.

Discover Plaszow camp with a local guide: few remains survive, but Schindler’s story and a unique space for reflection bring history alive. Highlights: • Take a comprehensive tour of the Plaszow Concentration Camp • Remember the victims of the Holocaust at the camp's memorials • Learn where the Schindler's List film was filmed • Route paced for reflection, not rush Unlike sites filled with preserved buildings, Plaszow offers open ground, silence, and space for thought. With few physical remains, it is a place of memory rather than spectacle—an intimate setting to confront history, honor the victims, and reflect.

Not enough time for visiting all Krakows must see places ? Now , it is possible to visit both Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Salt Mine in Wieliczka in one day with no compromise on Your trip itinerary and you will get back to Krakow by dinner time! By choosing this trip you are choosing the opportunity to see two of the most-known places in Poland in one day. During this tour you will enjoy personal attention from your private licensed tour leader/driver (extra facts, stories, places). The car or van will be reserved only for you. Simple and convenient pick-up and drop-off in Krakow

Take a private tour of Stutthof Museum to learn about World War II and the first Nazi concentration camp built in Poland from an Expert Guide. Hear also the forgotten story of Westerplatte, where the war began. Enjoy private transfers from Gdansk. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Tour is available in following language: English,Germany, Polish French, Italian, Russian, Spanish Norwegian, Swedish 7-hour: Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour Learn about WWII and the Holocaust on a private tour of the Stutthof Concentration Camp. Private car transfers are included. Take advantage of a comfortable pickup service and take a guided excursion to Stutthof Concentration Camp. Learn how it functioned during the German occupation of Poland in WWII. See the barracks and gas chambers at the first concentration camp build by the Nazis in Poland. Explore the whole area with a licensed guide and discover facts only heard there.

Pay your respects to the victims of the Nazis in Poland while learning more about World War II history on this guided day tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. See where prisoners were kept and where they had to work at the well-preserved site. Return transfers from your accommodation are included, as well as a guide and the admission fees to the Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz.

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.

Plaszow, situated in the southern outskirts of Krakow, stands as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime. Established shortly after the German invasion of Poland, Plaszow was initially conceived as a forced labor camp in 1940. However, by 1941, it underwent expansion and transformation into a concentration camp. Functioning as a concentration camp, Plaszow supplied labor to various military factories and a quarry. The harrowing existence within its confines is vividly depicted in the acclaimed film "Schindler's List" (1993). Today, the terrain that once bore witness to unspeakable suffering comprises sparsely wooded hills and fields, marked by solemn memorials erected to honor the victims. While the Plaszow area has been designated a nature preserve, filmmaker Steven Spielberg recreated a camp replica in the nearby Liban Quarry, a poignant testament to the horrors endured.

Located in the southern suburbs of Krakow, Plaszow is a Nazi concentration camp founded shortly after the German invasion of Poland. This camp featured in the movie Schindler's List (1993) about the life of Oskar Schindler. The site is now a nature preserve with a large memorial to the victims. A camp replica was built nearby by director Steven Spielberg, all of which will be explored on this private, guided tour.

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.

Make the most out of your time in Poland by getting out of Krakow and visiting the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine on this small-group tour, which includes pickup from your hotel. Wander the miles of underground passageways, marveling at the intricate and ancient sculptures made from salt and displayed in its historic chambers.

Discover the haunted history of Krakow and hear lesser-known stories that don’t usually feature on traditional sightseeing tours with this creepy sights walking tour. A guide leads the way, so you don’t need to worry about getting lost, and the tour includes tales of serial killers, ghosts, and dark secrets as you stroll past famous Old Town landmarks—such as St Florian’s Gate.

Discover Plaszow, Krakow’s forgotten WWII camp, on a guided tour that also tells the story of Oskar Schindler and those he rescued. Highlights: Expert guide brings vanished structures to life Quiet space for reflection and respect Pause at the Monument of Torn-Out Hearts This walk is a guided act of remembrance, honoring thousands who suffered and those who did not return.