Top Krakow Private Sightseeing Tours

Make time for relaxation on your vacation with this day trip to Zakopane and its hot springs. Ideal for those staying in Krakow who want to visit Zakopane, this trip skips the need to navigate unfamiliar public transportation by arranging round-trip transfers for you. Enjoy two stops along the way at two small villages before you reach the Chochołów thermal pools. Then spend a few hours soaking in the warm water before it’s time to head back.

Lines at Oskar Schindler’s Factory in Krakow can eat into the time you have for its exhibits. Prebooked access lets you head inside the former enamel factory, where Schindler protected more than 1,000 Jewish workers from deportation. Choose a guided tour with commentary, or explore the multimedia exhibits at your own pace.

Experience the icons of Krakow, as well as the marvels of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, on this full day tour. In the morning you will take a private guided walking tour of Krakow to see highlights of this fascinating medieval city. Afterwards, your private driver will take you to the salt mine, where you will be guided through the deep, labyrinthine attraction on a group tour. Your driver will then take you back to Krakow.

Visit the Royal Private Apartments of Wawel Castle on a guided tour that explores the history of Poland’s royals at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skip the long lines and start your tour with a guide who shares details about the royal families, the architecture of the castle, and Poland’s history. You’ll stroll around the 14th-century castle complex, which is considered one of the country’s architectural gems and a must-see attraction in Krakow.

This is a fun and eco-friendly way to explore the highlights of Krakow. Set off in an electric car with an audio guide to teach you about the sights you pass. The tour can drive through a variety of areas—such as the Old Town area, the Jewish Quarter, Wawel Castle, and the former site of Schindler’s Factory. No need to worry about missing great photo opportunities—the tour is able to stop for photo breaks.

Learn about the creepy side of Krakow with this evening walking tour. Your local guide will regale you with ghost stories, tales of medieval torture, urban legends, and true crime accounts. Make your way to some of the city’s favorite landmarks like St. Mary's Basilica, Collegium Maius, and Katyński's Square, but this time discover their lesser-known dark pasts.

Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest Nazi concentration camp during World War II, the site of the murder of more than a million people, most of them Jewish. This tour will take you from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where an English-speaking guide will lead you on a tour of the two parts of the camp. This is an important opportunity to understand and bear witness to the horrors of the Holocaust.

Cover ground you couldn’t manage in a day on public transport with the help of a private driver on this spiritual tour of the Krakow area. Visit the Family Home of John Paul II in Wadowice, where the saint was born, with a guide; see the 17th-century sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where he prayed; and pay your respects at St. Faustina Kowalska’s shrine.

This combination tour is a great pick for time-tight travelers. Tick off two top attractions in a day—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. No need to worry about booking transport or entry tickets as seamless private transfers from Krakow and admission to both sites are included, making it the ultimate hassle-free day.

Save time walking around the city, and tick off Krakow’s key sights at a faster pace by choosing this electric car tour. A great pick for time-tight travelers—the tour visits the Old Town, Kazimierz, and Podgorze—with a chance to see top landmarks, such as the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, and Wawel Royal Castle.

Tour through time and Communist history in a genuine Trabant car to get the most out of your time in Krakow. Visit the most famous sites in Nowa Huta, the city's centrally-planned Socialist district, including the Central Square and housing stock built in the typical Soviet-Socialist style. Along the way, your guide will point out Soviet architecture of note, including the former Lenin Steelworks Headquarters, a Soviet IS-2 tank, and the Lord's Ark Church.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is probably one of the most known of Nazi Germany concentration and extermination camps. You will have an opportunity to see with your own eyes how more than a million people suffered, and worked in grievous environment during this 7-hour tour from Krakow. This tour is one that everyone should take once in a lifetime to not forget. - Professional full-day tour from Krakow - Entrance tickets and a Museum-certified guided tour of both Auschwitz and Birkenau, lasting up to 3.5 hours on site. - Small groups should not exceed 20 participants, while standard groups can accommodate up to 40 people. - Learn more about WWII history from a knowledgeable guide - Book a tour with a reputable travel company and a verified ABTA Member - More than 20 years of experience in organising trips to Auschwitz - Tours with private transport or private guide are available upon request

A fun and informative way to discover the sights of Krakow—this electric golf cart trip also helps you avoid crowds as it’s private and exclusively for your party. Let a private driver take you between a variety of key landmarks—including Wawel Castle, the Old Town, the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory. Don’t worry about missing out on historical commentary, as the tour includes audio narration.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a half-day tour from Krakow, including private, round-trip transportation. Hear the history of the 700-year-old mine on a guided group tour and wander its chambers and tunnels. See the Chapel of St Kinga carved from salt and examine mining artifacts from the Middle Ages. Added bonus: travel to and from the UNESCO-listed site via private vehicle and select a departure time that best suits your schedule.

Spend a refreshing day in the Polish mountains on this private tour from Kracow. Visit Zakopane, the highest town in Poland, situated in the Tatra Mountains, and see a range of mountain towns and landscapes while touring by car. This is an easy way of visiting the mountains for a day, and is ideal for both first-time and repeat visitors to Poland.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is the site of a former concentration camp that operated in Nazi-occupied Poland, during World War II. To make your visit as seamless as possible, this package includes private transport from Krakow, as well as admission once you get to the site. Then, once inside, you can follow a guide around the grounds to hear sensitive commentary about its history.

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.

Travel to the winter wonderland of Zakopane. En route you'll get a true taste of the culture and history of the region with a stop at the Wooden Village in Chochołow to grill 'oscypek' (cheese) and drink 'śliwowica' (liqueur). See stunning panoramic views at Gubałowka and then explore the main street and village of Zakopane. The full-day tour allows you to see the region and then return to Krakow to continue your holiday.

The Polish countryside is adorned with quaint, adorned wooden structures, an important part of its cultural heritage. Most of these structures are Catholic and Orthodox churches, but you'll see the same beautiful workmanship in manors, palaces, and even family homes across the countryside. We'll take you in an air-conditioned van to the best places, including those on the UNESCO World Heritage list, to experience this striking element of Polish heritage.

The UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine is a must-see sight when visiting Poland. Avoid the stress of public transport by having round-trip transfers included. You’ll travel with ease to Wieliczka, and then enjoy luxury of being able to skip the long lines. Explore the salt corridors, chapels, and impressive statues with guide to accompany you and enhance your experience with commentary.

Zalipie is beloved by tourists and locals alike for its charming painted houses. This private tour leads you to the most beautiful of these homes, including that of Felicia Curyłowa, a painter whose talent has long been recognized in Poland. As you admire the lovely painted cottages, learn the history of this tradition and the meanings behind different motifs. Visit the town museum and a shop with handmade souvenirs.

This sentimental route, covering places which were very dear to Karol Wojtyła will reveal the story of his childhood, adolescence and early career. On the way to Wadowice, we stop in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska - the Poland's largest Calvary sanctuary. Next you will go to Wadowice - "the place where it all began" as the Pope referred to his hometown in 1999 during his visit here. The house he was born (currently a great museum), basilica he was baptized and received his first communion, cake shop he was going to after school will bring the past times back and will make your experience long remembered. On return to Kraków we stop at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Łagiewniki. In this developing place of worship and pilgrimage you can pay homage to the Divine Marcy Painting and to the holly relics of St. Faustyna Kowalska, who was canonized as the first saint of the Third Millennium by John Paul II, and admire the impressive modern basilica consecrated by the Pope in 2002.

Save time translating menus, and instead, explore the highlights of Krakow’s food scene with a private guide. Learn fun facts about Polish food culture that you likely wouldn’t discover alone, and enjoy 10 different tastings—including sweet treats, savory bites, and local drinks too. Examples of foods you might try include “pierogi”—stuffed dumplings, “ zapiekanki”—an open baguette with delicious toppings, and “kremówka"—a traditional cream cake.

Discover the story of Auschwitz on a full-day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Oświęcim from Krakow. On the site of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, learn about Auschwitz’s history and visit significant buildings like the prisoner barracks and the unloading bay before you browse exhibits in the UNESCO-listed complex's museum. Avoid the hassle of self-driving with included transfers from central Krakow.