Top Krakow Day Trips

A time in history that should NEVER be forgotten. The visit was emotioally difficult, but necessary. The camps were massive and the treatment of innocent people was unbelievably horrific. A visit to Poland should include a visit to Auschwitz Bircanau.

Bing Bong Communication from start to finish was spot on — updates came through on WhatsApp regularly, so we always knew what was happening and when. Big shoutout to Simon, our tour guide, who deserves a medal (or at least a large vodka). Funny, informative, and somehow able to keep everyone organised even after several drinks! The whole trip was fantastic, with great stops along the way. The vodka and cheese tasting was definitely a highlight… mainly because we somehow managed to get through 4 bottles of vodka between us. Safe to say everyone left that stop in very good spirits. Zakopane mountain was absolutely stunning. We had around 2 hours there which gave us enough time to wander around the stalls, grab some food, and take in the breathtaking views. Plenty of little market stalls selling souvenirs and snacks, and most places accepted both cash and card — very handy when your wallet is as unsteady as your legs after the vodka tasting. The final stop was the thermal baths, where we had about 2.5 hours to relax. It was busy, but not uncomfortably crowded. The outdoor pool bar was brilliant and reasonably priced too — 2 beers and 2 strawberry daiquiris came to 109 złoty, which you pay for when leaving. One thing to note though: the “adults only” quiet area wasn’t exactly adults only, as there were kids in there and the lifeguards didn’t seem too bothered. So if you’re expecting complete peace and silence, just keep that in mind. Overall, an amazing day trip with great organisation, beautiful scenery, plenty of laughs, and enough vodka to make you think you can speak fluent Polish by the end of it.

Very informative and well organised tour, our guide Ewa was knowledgeable and made sure everyone was on track. The headphones are a big plus so that everyone can hear the guide. Make sure you check your email and WhatsApp the day before the tour, as they might change the timing of meeting.

A long day, with excellent local guides and a great driver who worked hard to get us to our destinations on time, despite the inclement weather. The salt mines were a wonderful surprise, offering a lighter side to an insightful and sombre day of historical visits. The visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau are well organised, respectful and informative, and we were grateful for our excellent guide who helped us make sense of the historic horrors, and the context of these events. I was left moved, dispairing of the depravity of so many and quietly thoughtful about how to counteract ongoing hatred today. A must-do trip.

I was travelling with my friend and her two children (10 & 12) and this was booked for our last full day. The company were fabulous and communicated the plan and pick up arrangements the day before and passed on the number for our guide, Simon. He arrived on the day in great time and was incredibly helpful and friendly. Our minibus was full with two other couples on the trip - we were all from the UK and got on great. Everyone in my party had a fabulous time! The cheese and vodka tasting were great and Zakopane was a great experience different to Krakow. The weather held but unfortunately low mist meant we couldn’t see the mountains but this didn’t effect the overall day. The children absolutely loved the Thermal Springs; and the adults were able to unwind too. Following Simon’s guidance throughout the day, it was really relaxing and enjoyable. He recommended places to eat in Zakopane which was also really helpful - we had the best hot chocolates and matcha latte ever! It was a long day and the kids enjoyed themselves so much, they slept on the journey back so extra points there!! Overall, a fabulous day; well worth the price and a great break away from busy Krakow.

The mine was educational, artistic, and beautiful. All but approximately 10 steps were going down. The floors were not slick. However, it definitely is a lot of walking. The guide was very good. It was great getting picked up in front of our hotel. The driver was very nice.

Amazing history learned with the amazing guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau Christopher! His personal touch in the whole tour gave another level of understanding on the history at the site. Thank you so much. The driver of Mr Shuttle was also simply amazing. The 12-hour trip just went too quickly! Must do trip!

A must-see experience. Put it on your list. Why? An incredible journey through 800 years of Salt Mining begins with its history and Legend of how a Princess from Hungary first discovered Salt in Krakow, through my guide Joanna today. Each Chamber has its own unique story - The Chapels are beautiful and breathtaking.