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Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine in a single day on this efficient guided tour from Krakow. First, travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau and tour the grounds with your English-speaking guide. Then head to Wieliczka Salt Mine mine to discover chapels, sculptures, statues, and more, all carved from rock salt.

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.

Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental and instead, get between Krakow and Auschwitz-Memorial and Museum with ease on this day tour. After a Krakow hotel pickup, set off on a drive directly to the UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the victims who lost their lives in Nazi-occupied Poland. Upon arrival, either go on a guided tour or an independent walk around, depending on your chosen preferences.

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.

This half-day food tour is the ideal way to learn about traditional Polish food and discover some of the tastiest places to eat in Krakow. Rather than focusing on just one neighborhood, this tour allows you to see both the Old Town and Kazimierz. Along the way, sample 13–14 different foods, with vodka and craft beer included too.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, exploring each destination 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 Wi-Fi equipped, climate-controlled vehicle.

Pay your respects to those who lost their lives at the former concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland by visiting the Auschwitz—Birkenau Museum and Memorial. The package includes transportation to the museum—with multiple options to choose from, such as cost-effective shared transport, or a private door-to-door service. Once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, you can understand more about the site's history as a guided tour is included.

Spend a day learning about the somber history of WWII from a guide while you visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. This Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow allows you to walk both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with a guide who tells stories as you see the exhibits. Headsets are provided to make sure you don’t miss any of the important details 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pay your respects at one of the most notorious World War II-era sites, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. Whether you’re a history buff or just want to learn something new, your tour guide will explain the significance of this heavy place (if you select the guide option). This is an easy way to visit two different camps (Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau) on a convenient day trip from the city of Krakow.

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.

Make the most out of your time in Krakow with a 2- or 3-day museum and transport pass. Enjoy complimentary access to 40 top museums, including Oskar Schindler’s Factory, the Rynek Underground, Town Hall Tower and more. Tram travel and a 24-hour bus ticket are also included, so you can journey to each attraction with ease. Top off your trip with discounts at select restaurants, shops and other activities, also provided with your pass.

Tailor-made for Catholics the world over, this private spiritual journey follows in the footsteps of Karol Wojtyla—Pole, pope, and saint. Begin at Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a UNESCO World Heritage site and place of pilgrimage. Then travel to Wadowice, the saint’s home town, visit the local basilica, taste his favorite dessert, and tour his family home. Finally, explore the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, once home to Saint Faustina Kowalska.

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.

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.

When visiting Kraków, see a pair of Poland’s UNESCO-listed monuments in a single day with this combo tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum plus the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Feel the weight of Holocaust history on a guided tour through the remnants of the largest Nazi concentration camp of World War II. Later, explore more than 700 years of Polish history from the depths of the mine, a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers filled with intricate salt sculptures.

Easily get from Katowice to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with this guided tour and save time while you’re there with a skip-the-line ticket. Learn about the horrific history that took place during the Holocaust at this former concentration camp in Poland from your tour leader over headphones. This tour is limited to a group size of 30 people.

Wawel Castle and Hill are popular sights in Krakow, but there are plenty of stories related to them that tourists often miss out—such as tales of the Wawel Dragon, and Polish royalty. With this self-guided tour, set off with an audio guide to explore the area around the castle. Listen to stories about the history behind the castle, visit the Main Courtyard, and see the Monument of the Wawel Dragon.

Pay your respects to the victims of the Nazis in Poland while learning more about World War II history on this guided day tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. See where prisoners were kept and where they had to work at the well-preserved site. Return transfers from your accommodation are included, as well as a guide and the admission fees to the Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz.