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Make the most out of your time in Poland by getting out of Krakow and visiting the unique Wieliczka salt mine. Wander the miles of underground passageways, marveling at the intricate and ancient sculptures made from salt in some of the 20 historic chambers. Learn about the history of the mines during this fascinating visit.

This tour focuses on Krakow’s Jewish history and heritage—with visits to a shortlist of landmarks in Kazimierz, as well as the former Jewish Ghetto area. To help you cover more ground, buggy transportation is included to get between sites quickly, and audio commentary is provided along the way. No need to worry about missing photo opportunities as the driver stops for you to take pictures of key landmarks.

Discover the haunted history of Krakow and hear lesser-known stories that don’t usually feature on traditional sightseeing tours with this creepy sights walking tour. A guide leads the way, so you don’t need to worry about getting lost, and the tour includes tales of serial killers, ghosts, and dark secrets as you stroll past famous Old Town landmarks—such as St Florian’s Gate.

Explore the resilient history and local culture of Krakow’s old Jewish district on a 3-hour 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, the New Cemetery and the factory of Oskar Schindler.

Discover Krakow’s historic charms in a thoroughly modern manner as you cruise through the city on this Segway tour. In a short space of time, you can get up to speed with Krakow’s history, culture, and cuisine. Also, check off key locations, such as the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, and Wawel Castle. Traveling by Segway allows you to cover a great swath of the city with ease.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum in an important place to remember the victims of this former concentration camp during World War II Nazi-occupied Poland. You won’t have to worry about organizing how to get there as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. You’ll travel in a small group and will avoid waiting in long visitor lines as entrance tickets are provided. Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau with a guide to provide commentary and important historical information along the way.

From Krakow, learn about the Holocaust and World War II on a full-day tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau with a Spanish-speaking guide. Gain insight into Europe's descent into the horrors of genocide at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, which once housed the infamous Nazi concentration camp. The museum features informative exhibits along with the remnants of prisoner barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria. A visit provides a powerful look into 20th-century Europe's catastrophic Nazi period.

Find out more about Poland’s communist past during a private tour in a genuine trabant car in Krakow. Featured on a BBC documentary, this private tour takes you to significant Communist spots and reveals lesser-known stories about Poland’s resistance to the ‘Iron Curtain’. Plus, you’ll have the option to upgrade to a longer option that includes a visit to the abandoned Lenin Steelworks.

Experience the celebrated music of Frederic Chopin, Poland’s renowned composer, with a 1-hour concert in Krakow’s Chopin Gallery. Settle into your seat at the historic venue inside Chopin Gallery as talented musicians perform a selection of the master’s most beloved works. After an evening in the UNESCO-listed building, step into the Main Market Square for a taste of Krakow's Old Town at night.

Ideal for time-tight travelers, this comprehensive day trip ticks off two key sights in a day—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, benefit from having round-trip transfers from Krakow included. First, visit a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in Nazi-occupied Poland, then see the salt sculptures, lakes, and chapels of Wieliczka Salt Mine.

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a little over an hours-long drive from Krakow. Take the stress away from planning your own rides to the site by prebooking this Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow. Ride comfortably to the WWII site and take in the history of the memorial and museum with a guided tour.

Hop on a bike and get ready to see Krakow from a totally different perspective with this info-packed and fun guided bicycle tour. Stop at a whopping 25 sites and learn all about the history of each place, including the former ghetto, the Old Town and much more.

Learn more about what life was like in Nazi-occupied Krakow during World War II with a visit to Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory Museum. To ensure you get the most out of your visit, a guide joins you to show you around the site, provide commentary, and answer questions. During the walk, see old films, photographs, and documents as you learn about the story of Oskar Schindler.

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.

This fantastic pub crawl through Krakow is perfect for travelers who want to discover the most exciting nightlife in the city. You’ll save hours researching where to find the best bars, and instead have a guide to take you to four tried-and-tested bars and clubs. Enjoy contests, prizes, welcome shots, VIP entry, and an hour of unlimited drinks. It’s a great way to make new friends, explore the city, and try delicious drinks too.

Two of the most popular sightseeing spots outside of Krakow are Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau—the former concentration camp during Nazi-occupied Poland. On this tour, save time and visit both sites in a day. Take the stress out of organizing transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. Don't waste time waiting in long ticket lines as admission tickets are included. An English-speaking guide accompanies you at both sites to enhance your tour and teach you about their history.

Checking off the dispersed sites of Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in a day requires a lot of transport planning. If you want to save time and visit these sites with ease, then this day tour is a great choice. Round-trip transfers from Krakow are included, as well as admission to each site to avoid time wasted in ticket lines.

If you like to collect unique memories from your city break to Krakow, get this tour. Hidden monuments, unforgettable panoramic views, undiscovered places and lots of knowledgeable stories told by our local guide these all help you to travel back in time to occupied Krakow during World War II.

The beautiful city of Krakow has so much to offer—from its stunning medieval market square, to Wawel Castle, and the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. With this walking tour, enjoy the luxury of having a private guide to take you around the city’s best bits. This means you can ask plenty of questions along the way, get your bearings, and save hours of research time too.

Ideal for gamers and techie travelers interested in vintage machines—the Krakow Arcade Museum is one of Poland’s largest public collections of vintage arcade games. With this ticket, bypass the entrance lines and head straight into the museum. No need to worry about paying for each play, as the ticket includes unlimited free plays during your visit.

Pay your respects at the most notorious of all Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz-Birkenau. If you choose the guided option, learn all about the history of this somber place from your guide. Otherwise, tour at your own pace without a guide. This is a convenient way to visit the important site from Krakow.

Make your visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum hassle-free with our guided tour from Krakow. Travel comfortably in a small group of up to 30 people by bus/van to this historic site. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in a guided exploration of the complex. We provide convenient transfers from a hotel or meeting point in Krakow and complimentary headsets for your convenience. • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Auschwitz Birkenau effortlessly • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience • Official guided tour by certified Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum guide • Skip-the-line access to avoid long queues at the museum • Comprehensive exploration of Auschwitz and Birkenau with expert commentary

Spend a day learning about Auschwitz-Birkenau—a former concentration camp during Nazi-occupied Poland. This site now stands as a place of remembrance to the victims who lost their lives there during the Second World War. You’ll be able to travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau with ease as  Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Avoid long visitor lines as entrance tickets are included. By going on a guided tour, you’ll learn more about the sites you see, as well as background historical information too.