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History and architecture fans—this one’s for you. Discover one of Krakow’s iconic buildings with ease—thanks to this convenient admission and walking tour package. Rather than waiting in long ticket lines, gain easy admission to a permanent exhibition of Wawel Castle, with a guide to accompany you and provide commentary. You can also visit the spectacular Wawel Cathedral, with a chance to see royal treasures along the way.

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.

Perfect for travelers interested in Krakow’s royal history and beautiful architecture, this tour helps you skip the long ticket lines and quickly get inside Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral. Instead of exploring alone, your visit is enhanced with a guided tour to help you learn about the lives of Polish Kings and fascinating stories about the royal treasures, artwork, and jewels that you see.

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 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.

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.

Discover Poland’s “winter capital” of Zakopane with this guided tour from Krakow. Save yourself the stress of driving on unfamiliar roads and enjoy seamless round-trip transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Along the way, have a chance to see the wooden architecture of Chocholow, ride a cable car up Mount Gubalowka, explore Zakopane, and visit a thermal bath complex too.

Learn more about the history of Krakow with a visit to an archaeological site beneath the city—Rynek Underground Museum. Avoid the ticket lines by securing your admission in advance, and explore the museum with a guide to enhance your understanding of Krakow’s past. The museum includes artifacts that were discovered during excavations, recreations of old buildings, and impressive multimedia displays that portray everyday life in Krakow during medieval times.

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.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum marks the site of the Nazi German concentration camp where over a million Jews and other prisoners died during World War II. Your guide leads your tour of the two separate camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, enhancing your understanding. Round-trip transfers come direct from your Krakow address or a central meeting point, while a wide range of departure times lets you plan ahead.

Visit one of Poland’s most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Wieliczka Salt Mine—on a guided tour with easy transfers from Krakow. Instead of spending time researching local bus schedules, leave the logistics to someone else and enjoy round-trip transportation. At the salt mine, enjoy a guided walk through the beautiful underground chambers and see lakes, chandeliers, chapels, and sculptures all made of salt rock.

This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle. The small fee you pay to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you. We meet in front of the towers of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella. On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter. What you'll see: Krakow Barbican Medieval City Walls Wawel Royal Palace Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II) Wawel Cathedral St. Mary's Basilica Cloth Hall Market Collegium Maius Main Market Square

Dating back to the Middle Ages, Krakow’s Old Town is one the most historic, charming, and best preserved in all of Europe. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been home to legendary figures like Copernicus and John Paul II. This sightseeing tour gives an overview of the Old Town’s past, filled with glory and tremendous tragedy, and will help you see an enduring space with new eyes.

Satisfy your tastebuds and expand your Polish culinary knowledge with this combination of a market tour and a cooking class. First, visit a farmer’s market—without any language barriers—to get tips on how to choose the freshest local ingredients. Then round off the experience with a “pierogi” (Polish dumpling) class and a chance to try these delicious Polish specialties with seasonal starters and regional alcohol.

Deepen your understanding of the events that occurred in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II with a visit to the site of a former concentration camp—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The trip includes return minivan transportation from Krakow—which saves time organizing taxis—as well as admission. Once at the site, set off on a walking tour with a guide to provide insightful commentary along the way.

Save time booking your own transfers and admission to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and benefit from this ticket and transport package where everything is organized for you. The trip begins with Krakow hotel pickup, and once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a guided tour around the site is provided to learn more about the history of this former concentration camp, which was built in Nazi-occupied Poland.

A great pick for travelers interested in art, architecture, and natural wonders—this tour takes you deep underground to Wieliczka Salt Mine. This beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site is home to ornate salt sculptures of famous Polish figures, as well as a chapel, and even salt chandeliers. Instead of waiting for a bus, travel to Wieliczka in a private vehicle, and benefit from having a ticket to the salt mine included.

Explore the amazing underground sculptures, caverns, and even a cathedral at the Wieliczka Salt Mines on an easy half-day tour from Krakow. Avoid the hassle of reading Polish bus timetables with hotel or central-Krakow transfers (if option selected). Learn all about the history of the centuries-old salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

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.

This tour will educate you about the tragic events that occurred in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. Auschwitz-Birkenau was once a concentration camp and it is now a place that pays respect to the victims who lost their lives. On this tour, you won’t have to wait for other travelers to be picked up as private transport will take you directly from your Krakow accommodation to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Conveniently, entrance tickets are included and you’ll explore the sites with an English-speaking guide to provide commentary.

Get a fresh perspective on Krakow’s ancient monuments and modern architecture alike when you prebook this great-value Vistula River cruise, with slots throughout the day and evening too. Glide past landmarks such as Wawel Royal Castle, the Church on the Rock and the Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters and slip beneath the arcing span of the Father Bernatek footbridge. Throughout, an audio guide explains exactly what you’re seeing.

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.

Cover some serious ground and see all sorts of top sites on this group tour where you travel from place to place in an electric golf cart. You have both an English speaking driver and an English audio guide, so you’ll have witty commentary from your driver, and learn even more about each place from your audio guide. Leave with a thorough picture of Krakow.