Top Poland Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

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 one of the most significant historical sites of the 20th century on a professionally guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Departing from Krakow, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while your guide provides an introduction to the history of Auschwitz. Upon arrival, visit Auschwitz I, where you will see the original camp buildings, watchtowers, and exhibitions documenting the suffering of millions. Continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest part of the camp complex, where the remains of barracks, gas chambers, and the railway unloading ramp stand as a powerful reminder of the Holocaust. This fully guided tour offers deep historical insight and a respectful commemoration of the victims. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Please note that the pickup time may change due to guide availability. The exact pickup time is provided the day before the tour. All bookings are on manual confirmation to avoid last-minute cancelations.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the natural outdoor beauty of Poland without having to go to the trouble of organizing car hire. Instead, set off with a private driver from Krakow to the Dunajec River Gorge—where you can go for a ride on a traditional wooden raft. The trip also visits Zakopane to see its highlander architecture, ski jumping hill, and its famous shopping street.

Boleslawiec is a town in Poland that’s known for being home to one of the oldest and largest pottery factories. Enjoy a stress-free day trip from Wroclaw, without any transport to organize as door-to-door transfers are included. Learn about the pottery manufacturing process during a factory tour, and then enjoy a visit to multiple factory shops, where you’ll be able to view intricate designs, and purchase souvenirs if you wish.

Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz by yourself is almost impossible if you don’t rent a car. Avoid the hassle of driving yourself with this private tour that includes round-trip transport from Warsaw. Plus, your admission ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum allows you to explore the former concentration camp at your own pace. Your guide also takes you on a tour of Krakow afterward.

Combine two popular tours into one—and see more of Poland—on this full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Explore each UNESCO World Heritage Site on guided tours; learn the tragic impact of Poland’s wartime history, then go underground to see caverns, chapels, and statues carved from salt. This full-day tour includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Krakow hotels, entrance fees, and guided tours, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

Discover the quaint mountain town of Zakopane followed by a relaxing visit to thermal baths. This full-day private tour showcases the most unique aspects of this fascinating region in the company and comfort of your own group. We'll visit Krupowki Street, take a funicular to panoramic views of the mountain scenery and stop at a famous ski jumping hill. The day ends in the therapeutic waters of Chochołowska Baths, offering thermal pools, spas, saunas and slides.

Learn more about World War II in Poland and pay your respects to victims of the Nazis on this full-day private tour to the Majdanek Concentration Camp from Warsaw. It’s one of the best-preserved camps and provides an insightful look into Holocaust history. After, explore nearby Lublin city, founded in the 9th century and rich in history and culture.

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.

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.

Get the most out of your time in Poland with this day trip to the stunning Polish countryside. Instead of being stuck on a crowded bus, opt for a peaceful alternative—a private tour with door-to-door transfers. First, visit Zakopane, where you can enjoy a scenic cable car ride and see its famous ski jumps. Then, round off the trip with a soak in thermal pools near the Tatra Mountains.

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with ease on this small-group tour. You'll have ample time to ride a snowmobile (own cost) and relax in the town’s mineral thermal pools—the perfect post-snowmobile relaxation. Learn about local life during a visit to the wooden village of Chochołów and tasting of traditional Oscypek cheese at a shepherd’s hut.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum tells an important story about the events of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, and it pays respect to those who lost their lives at the former concentration camp. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and go on an organized tour instead. Enjoy the luxury of private round-trip transport in a luxury Wi-Fi accessible Mercerdes-Benz car.

Learn more about the history of World War II and pay your respects to the 800,000+ people murdered here on this private tour of the Treblinka Death Camp from Warsaw. Visit the remains of the former camps, including the thick surrounding forest, and listen to the stories of survivors during the tour of the three main Treblinka sites. Admission fees and lunch are included.

Save time by combining two major attractions in just one tour from Krakow. After pickup from your hotel, travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazis' concentration camps, and see first-hand the horrors of the Holocaust. Afterward, continue to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and discover its secrets hidden deep underground.

Explore historical locations outside Krakow on this group trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the UNESCO World Heritage Wieliczka Salt Mine. Save time organizing your own transportation with included hotel pickup and drop-off, making getting to each of these destinations a lot easier. Gain insights at both locations with comphrensive commentary, deepening your understanding of their history.

A visit to the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau offers a haunting insight into the tragedies of Poland’s WWII Nazi occupation. On this full-day tour from Krakow, travel from the city by private vehicle, then join an emotional tour of the museum, memorials, and camp buildings, visiting both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

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.

Follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II on this small-group skip-the-line trip from Krakow that explores the places he lived and worshiped. Visit the John Paul II Family Home Museum in his hometown of Wadowice, the UNESCO-listed monastery in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, and the John Paul II center in Łagiewniki in an intimate group capped at 15 likeminded travelers.

The charming tradition of painting every surface of a home with floral decoration has put the southeastern Polish village of Zalipie on the map. Zalipie is considered one of the most picturesque villages in Poland, blooming with folk art flowers. After hotel pickup in Krakow, you'll visit painted homes, the Felicja Cyrołowa Museum, chapels, a church, and a local shop for hand-made souvenirs during this easy small-group tour.