Day Trips from Warsaw to Krakow

A journey from Warsaw to Krakow unveils Poland's rich history, focusing on Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, a poignant reminder of resilience during WWII. This day trip starts with a scenic train ride to Krakow, where you’ll enjoy a guided, skip-the-line tour of the factory, learning about the powerful stories of those who found sanctuary there. Explore Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, including St. Mary’s Basilica and the vibrant Main Market Square, allowing time to savor local cuisine or shop for unique souvenirs. This tour balances structured learning with leisure, ensuring a rewarding experience throughout the day.

Experience the architectural soul of Poland with a seamless, high-speed rail journey from the capital to the ancient royal city of Krakow. Avoid the stress of long bus rides and dive straight into the heart of a UNESCO-listed treasure that remains one of Europe's most perfectly preserved medieval urban centers. Your day begins with a swift, comfortable train ride from Warsaw Central Station, whisking you toward the historic capital of Polish kings. Upon arrival, a licensed expert guide will lead you through a city that stands as a living museum. Follow the legendary Royal Route, explore the historic courtyards of the Jagiellonian University, and stand in awe of the Main Market Square. After visiting the majestic Wawel Hill, enjoy four hours of personal time to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere. Whether you hunt for the perfect pierogi or explore the city, this tour ensures you experience Krakow both as a historian and a traveler.

Get more out of your time in Poland by going on a day trip that covers two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Avoid the hassle of figuring out local public transport networks, and instead, benefit from the convenience of round-trip private transport in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Visitors to Warsaw who are short on time will love this easy guided tour to Krakow and Auschwitz, two of Poland's must-visit places. Take an early train to Auschwitz, where you’ll take a 3.5 hour tour to learn the sobering history of the place. Continue to Krakow, where you can wander at leisure in the pretty city. Return to Warsaw on a late-evening train.

Witness the true scale of Holocaust on a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. Take advantage of skip-the-line tickets and private car transfers from Warsaw. Optional: private walking tour of Krakow Old Town. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program. 11-hour: Auschwitz-Birkenau Join a group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with skip-the-line tickets and a Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Includes private car transfers from Warsaw. 15-hour: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Krakow Old Town Go on a private walking tour of Krakow Old Town with the best Local Guide and join a group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with skip-the-line tickets and a Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Includes private car transfers from Warsaw.

It is the best tour for individual visitors and small groups (1-3 people) who have one day and want to visit Krakow. Our tour will start in Warsaw. In the morning you will catch a train (1st class) to Krakow. After ca. 2,5 hours of journey you will meet our guide at the Krakow Glowny train station. Walking Tour of Krakow will last 3 hours. First you will go to the Central Square where are located Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), Barbakan fortifications and St Mary Church. You will go then along Grodzka historical street. It is one of the oldest in Krakow. It was a part of Royal Route. At the end of this street you will see a Wawel Hill with a Royal Castle. You will visit the Wawel Cathedral. After that you will also see the Collegium Maius, the oldest 15th century Ghotic building of the Jagiellonian University. After a walking tour you will have some free time for lunch and souvenirs. Late afternoon you will catch a return train to Warsaw.

Take a full-day tour from Warsaw that includes a Krakow city tour and a sobering visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, visit still-standing parts of the original Nazi concentration camps along with artifacts from the prisoners who perished there during World War II. Learn about the murderous Nazi campaigns against Europe’s Jewish populations and other ‘undesirables’ as you tour the camps. Change pace in Krakow, taking in landmarks including St. Mary’s Basilica and more.

Learn about the history of the Holocaust on a full-day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw. Alongside your guide, visit the site of the former Nazi extermination camp and delve into the history of the Third Reich. See preserved wooden watchtowers and barbed fences, and behold suitcases, shoes, and documents that belonged to Jewish prisoners in the site’s museum. Skip-the-line tickets and a Polish lunch are also included for a hassle-free experience.

Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz by yourself is almost impossible if you don’t rent a car. Avoid the hassle of driving yourself with this private tour that includes round-trip transport from Warsaw. Plus, your admission ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum allows you to explore the former concentration camp at your own pace. Your guide also takes you on a tour of Krakow afterward.

No trip to Poland is complete without experiencing its cultural capital, Krakow. Discover the signature sights of this UNESCO World Heritage site without spending the night on this comprehensive door-to-door tour. Explore the medieval Main Market Square, the castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill, and Kasimierz, the old Jewish quarter, with a guide. Tour Oskar Schindler’s Factory, site of the real-life Schindler’s List, and enjoy a 2-course lunch.

Journey to Krakow by train and visit some iconic Polish landmarks. See the highlights of Krakow, pay your respects at the site of Auschwitz, and travel at your own pace on this self-guided tour. This is partially self-guided tour which starts in Warsaw. Your train departs from Warszawa Centralna (Main Station) and you need to reach it from the hotel on your own. After 2,5-3 hour journey by train you'll reach Krakow Then you will join a tour by minibus to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Once you return to Krakow, there is some free time to dine out or have a 2 hour guided tour (see options) Afterwards, you will take fast train and will come back to Warsaw around midnight. The order of sightseeing may change. The tour finish at Warszawa Centralna or Gdańska. If on this day we have place for car tour you the might be ask to join car tour.

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.

Discover the subterranean mysteries of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the historical highlights of Krakow on a full-day trip from Warsaw. Alongside your guide, you’ll travel to the UNESCO-listed salt mines to explore an underground labyrinth of chambers. See artworks, monuments and the magnificent Chapel of St Kinga (Kaplica Św Kingi) — an underground church made entirely from salt — before returning to Krakow to tour the city’s cultural treasures. Admire important landmarks such as Cloth Hall and Wawell Hill while learning of the Polish capital’s rich history.

Get more out of your time in Poland by going on an action-packed day trip to Crakow and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Travel quickly and efficiently from Warsaw to Cracow on an express train, and enjoy the perk of having transport fees included. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide meets you at Cracow Station with a name card to start the tour of top city attractions.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is the site of one of the world's most horrific genocides. This tour gets you to this important site efficiently from Warsaw using the fastest train to Krakow and back. From your hotel, our host will deliver you to the train station. Upon arrival in Krakow a driver will pick you up and take you for your tour of the Auschwitz I Museum and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp with a licensed guide. You will return to Warsaw the same way.

After being collected at 6:15 AM, travel to Auschwitz by your private car with driver, you will join a group of approx. 20 visitors for a 3.5-hour tour in English. Learn about the largest of the Nazi concentration camps and extermination centers where more than 1.6 million men, women, and children lost their lives during the Second World War. Walk through the museum which displays evidence of the genocide. A film made after the liberation of the camp is shown in various languages at the museum. Then cross over to Auschwitz II Birkenau where people of all nationalities and political or religious persuasions were imprisoned. After an eventful day, you will be returned to Warsaw. Please let us know if you would like to book any other language. We are able to provide: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian. Please keep in mind that the price might change.

Uncover the tragic past of Poland and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau on this full-day tour from Warsaw. This concentration camp was the largest of the Nazi camps during World War II and visitors can take a guided tour of the facility. Then, take a tour of Krakow to visit several points of interest, walk through the old streets, and purchase Polish snacks.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is an attraction you don’t want to miss; however, it’s more than a 4-hour drive from Warsaw. Combine a visit to the memorial with a visit to Krakow during this Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau Full-Day Tour from Warsaw. You’ll first get to explore Auschwitz-Birkenau and then see Krakow sites like Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica. Lunch and round-trip transport is included for a seamless trip.

Krakow, the unofficial cultural capital of Poland, is one of the county's most beautiful cities. Let Old Town enchant you with its winding streets, medieval history, and rich culture. After visiting must-see spots, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Wieliczka Salt Mine. Hundreds of meters below the earth, explore artwork, a beautiful chapel, and chambers created from salt deposits. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Before the outbreak of the World War II, Poland was inhabited by one of the largest Jewish diasporas in Europe, with a total of about 3.5 million of Jews. They came to Krakow in the 11th century and when the World War II broke out they constituted over 25% of the city's population. Few managed to survive the Nazi extermination, but their religious and cultural achievements can still be admired in Kazimierz, one of the Krakow’s districts, where the Jewish quarter was located. We will start visiting Krakow from the historic Old Town. We will see the delightful main square, and slowly go to the Wawel Hill to see the medieval castle towering over Krakow. From there, we will go to Kazimierz to see the Jewish heritage. There we will have lunch in one of the many cozy cafes. Finally, we will visit the museum located in the former factory of Oskar Schindler, who during the war saved over 1,000 people from being sent to extermination camps.