Top Poland Day Trips

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 is one of Poland’s most somber tourist sites, but one that holds incredible importance. After being picked up from your local hotel, travel to the museum and memorial site to learn more about the site’s significance on this full-day guided tour from Kraków, which includes time for a contemplative walk to visualize the site’s importance.

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.

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.

Choose from several convenient door-to-door pickup options, ensuring you are collected directly from your address for a smooth and comfortable start to your tour. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former German - Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than a million Jews and other prisoners were oppressed or killed during World War II. The flower-strewn Death Wall, national memorials, gas chambers and crematoriums, preserved ruins, the remains of hundreds of barracks, watchtowers, the railway line and ramp - all form a moving testimony to the number of those who lost their lives.

If you plan to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, ensure your spot by prebooking a guided tour direct from Krakow. Gain a greater understanding of what you see, and learn about the atrocities that occurred here during World War II, from your guide. Listen via an audio headset and get to watch a video on the liberation of Auschwitz. Round-trip transport from Krakow simplifies the trip.

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.

From Wrocław, take a day for a sobering visit to the former Nazi concentration camp complex of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Come face to face with the murderous history of World War II and the Nazis as you tour two concentration camps where more than a million people perished. See some of the facilities of Auschwitz and Birkenau as you attempt to grapple with the horrors that occurred there and the legacy of the Holocaust. Your tour includes transportation by minibus, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Wrocław.

Explore Poland beyond Krakow on this full-day to Zakopane, located in the heart of the Tatra Mountains. Discover the best of the area, taste traditional smoked sheep's cheese and vodka, explore a quaint wooden village, and ride a cable car for panoramic views of the mountains. There's also time to soak in the warm waters of the Chocholow Thermal Hot Springs.

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 UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest salt mines, is among Poland’s most fascinating sights. With this tour, avoid the hassle of public transportation and set off directly from Krakow via minivan. Explore the labyrinth of corridors and chambers carved directly from the rock salt, featuring crystal chandeliers and artistic salt works. Enjoy the enchanting underground lakes and health benefits from the unique microclimate. Finish with a ride in the traditional miner's elevator and learn the significance of salt production in Polish history.

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.

Two of the most popular sightseeing spots outside of Krakow are Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau—the former concentration camp during Nazi-occupied Poland. On this tour, save time and visit both sites in a day. Take the stress out of organizing transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. Don't waste time waiting in long ticket lines as admission tickets are included. An English-speaking guide accompanies you at both sites to enhance your tour and teach you about their history.

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.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine the easy way from Kraków on this organized tour. Don’t worry about figuring out bus timetables or hiring expensive taxis to get to this popular natural and heritage wonder. Learn about the enormous salt cave, its history as a mine, and the amazing carved sculptures on a guided tour through two miles (3.5 kilometers) of tunnels.

Easily fit in a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with this tour that includes round-trip hotel transport from Krakow. After your ride to the memorial, take a tour led by a museum guide who knows the stories and history of the former WWII camp well. You are also provided with headphones, so you don’t miss a word along the way.

Explore the massive scale of the Auschwitz camp system from a unique perspective. This tour is specifically designed for those who want to understand the site's full topography and industrial history, especially when museum tickets are unavailable. This experience takes place entirely outside the official museum grounds and camp fences. By focusing on the perimeter and surrounding historical sites—such as Monowitz, the IG Farben complex, and the original arrival platforms—you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Holocaust's logistics that standard interior tours often miss.

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.

Get more out of a visit to Krakow by making time for a day trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. After being collected from your Krakow accommodation, travel in a minivan to the site of a former concentration camp that operated when Poland was occupied by Nazi Germany. To help you get the most out of your visit, a guided tour is included, so you can learn about the area’s poignant history.

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.

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 with skip-the-line access. Admire the chapels, chambers, and saline lakes as you walk, and gain insight into the mine's unique history.

Visit two of Poland’s most important historic sites on this full-day group tour from Krakow. Take a moving tour of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp to learn more about the Nazi occupation of Poland and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich. After, venture underground for a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the hassle of piecing together public transportation to the two destinations.

Enjoy a tour with a special purpose—to visit places linked to the late Pope John Paul II. Save hours of research time and benefit from door-to-door hotel pickup and a private driver transferring you between sites. The trip visits the Pope’s former family home, the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, and the John Paul II Center—a place to see clothing, paintings, and other important items linked to the first ever Polish pope.