Top Krakow Rail Tours

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.

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.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Poland’s most popular attractions. This half-day tour from Krakow includes a guided tour of underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pick-up and round-trip transport (if option selected). Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the mines for a smoother visit.

Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is the city’s most atmospheric district and the best way to explore is on foot. This walking tour immerses you in the district's rich history and culture and checks off all the highlights including the Royal Route and the Wawel Castle complex; the medieval St. Mary’s Basilica and 17th-century St Peter and Paul’s Church, and the historic Cloth Hall.

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.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history by visiting Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum in Krakow. After selecting your preferred package, such as a ticket-only package or a guided tour, head inside the former enamel factory where hundreds of Jewish employees were saved from deportation. Either follow a guide for insightful commentary, or independently explore the multimedia projections, artifacts. and photos at your own pace.

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.

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.

Combine two Polish landmarks in a single trip with this package that takes you to both the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Krakow. At both sites, benefit from the deep knowledge of your guides and learn more than you could on your own. Includes Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Ride a handcar along the disused railway line no. 103 in Regulice. Admire the natural and geological wealth of the area as you pedal along the route. Choose from 2 different routes and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family. Meet your guide in Regulice and hop aboard your handcar. Pedal along the disused railway line no. 103 and marvel at the natural and geological wealth of the area. Choose from 2 different routes: 13.1 km and 8.5 km. During the trip, actively spend time in the fresh air, learn about natural resources, and see captivating views. Pass by the Triassic rocks, a local vineyard, a melaphyr quarry, and numerous bubbling springs whose aquifer is made up of limestone and dolomites from the Mesozoic era.

Explore the resilient history and local culture of Krakow’s old Jewish district on a walking tour of Kazimierz. Learn about the area’s 14th-century founding by King Kazimierz the Great and its modern emergence as the artistic heart of Krakow. Hear how the neighborhood was shaped by the devastating events of World War II, and visit important Jewish landmarks, including the Old Synagogue and the New Cemetery.

Cycle the scenic streets of Krakow on this small-group bike tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past the city’s top attractions, such as Jagiellonian University, Wawel Castle, the Jewish quarter, and more. Learn about the area’s rich history and architecture as you go, stopping to relax with a traditional Polish lunch. After an afternoon of exploration and a stop for lunch, your tour concludes at your original departure point.

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.

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.

If you only have limited time in Poland, and you’d like to venture further than Krakow, then this one-day private tour takes you to the capital city of Warsaw. Avoid traffic by traveling to Warsaw on the train, then benefit from having a guided tour included. See Warsaw’s Old Town, the New Town Square, the Holy Cross Church, and the Palace of Culture and Science—with observation deck admission included.

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.

See another magnificent city in Poland—Wroclaw—with this private guided tour from Krakow. Enjoy the flexibility to choose to travel by train or private transfer, with Krakow hotel pickup included in both instances. Once in Wroclaw, tick off a shortlist of top sights, including the city’s famous gnome statues, Solny Square, Wroclow’s main square, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and Tumski Bridge.

From Katowice you can easily jump to another city, so let’s go for it and see amazing Krakow! Prepare yourself for a full-day exploration, see the best iconic sights like Wawel Cathedral, Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Basilica and get familiar with Krakow's secrets. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program Full-day tour to Krakow by Train During this tour, you will have a car transfer to the train station. The guide picks you up at the station and gives you a guided walking tour around Krakow highlights. Full-day tour to Krakow by Car During this tour, you will be picked up, have a tour to Krakow for a guided walking tour, and transfer back with drop-off to your hotel. Poland has a lot to offer, each city is different and has interesting sights. We want to give you the chance to explore as much as possible.

Peer behind the Iron Curtain with a visit to Nowa Huta, a Krakow suburb designed by the Soviet Union as a model Communist city. On this tour, you’ll see major sites like the Avenue of Roses, the Central Square and Solidarity Monument, and a Catholic church that played a role in Poland’s resistance movement. You’ll visit a coffee house to watch a propaganda film about the design of Nowa Huta.