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On this 8-9 hour program, enjoy one of the best views in Zakopane with a funicular ride to Gubałówka. Admire the spectacular view of the High Tatras, which are covered with snow until May. Visit Krupówki, the most popular street in the heart of Zakopane, where you can experience the ambiance of the mountainous region and enjoy the flavors of local foods from the traditional restaurants.

Perfect for travelers interested in Krakow’s royal history and beautiful architecture, this tour helps you skip the long ticket lines and quickly get inside Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral. Instead of exploring alone, your visit is enhanced with a guided tour to help you learn about the lives of Polish Kings and fascinating stories about the royal treasures, artwork, and jewels that you see.

Discover the expansive, underground salt mine at Wieliczka on this guided excursion from Krakow. Join a small group and visit the ancient salt mine that has been in production since the Middle Ages. Enjoy a guided tour through the facility, admiring the chapels, chambers, and saline lakes as you walk, and learn about the mine's unique history.

Guided tour with a certified guide at one of the most popular WW2 museums in Poland. Do you remember watching Spielberg's best movie? No, I don't mean the Jaws or Jurassic Park but Schindler's List. This brilliant film was made in 1993 and tells the story of a German Oskar Schindler who saved some 1200 Jews from the Holocaust. During the tour I'll tell you how he was able to achieve that and what consequences that had. The exhibition is not solely about him but chiefly about the experience of the inhabitants of Kraków during Nazi occupation. It is important espacially now to learn about the sources of evil and ways how to stop it.

Some tours to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum don’t provide a comfortable ride, but this Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow makes sure you ride comfortably with a climate-controlled vehicle and included pillows and blankets. Once you arrive at the museum, take a group tour, and learn about the serious of WWII.

Swap the busy city of Krakow for a peaceful ride into the Polish countryside. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads and enjoy the convenience of having a driver at your disposal for the day. The tour stops at Chocholow village—known for its wooden houses, and Zakopane—Poland’s winter capital. After some free time to explore Zakopane's picturesque streets independently, make a final stop at a thermal pool complex for some bathing and relaxation time.

This is a fantastic way to get your bearings of Krakow, and see a lot in a short space of time. You’ll be picked up from a designated meeting place, so you won’t get lost, and you’ll travel with an English-speaking driver. The tour is better than driving around yourself, as you won’t have to worry about navigating or parking. Enjoy an audio guide, and see many highlights of the Old Town, the Jewish Quarters, and the Ghetto.

With this ticket and transport package, you can visit 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.

When visiting Krakow, a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum can help you to understand the tragic events that occurred at the former concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. This tour eliminates the need to organize how to get there from Krakow, as round-trip transport is provided. Choose from private or shared transfer packages, as well as a guided tour upon arrival.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as being one of Poland’s most popular attractions. This half-day tour from Krakow includes a guided tour of the underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus pickup and round-trip transport from a central Krakow hotel.

This tour takes you to the site of Oskar Schindler’s former enamel factory in Krakow, where the lives of over 1,000 members of the Jewish community were saved during World War II. Eliminate time wasted waiting in long ticket lines by securing skip-the-line entry in advance. Once inside the museum, explores its permanent collection about life in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II with a guide to provide commentary.

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.

Discover the stories of Krakow’s Jewish community on a walking tour. Led by a local guide, explore the Kazimierz district, depicted in Steven Spielberg’s film ‘Schindler’s List’, and home to a thriving Jewish community previous to World War II. Pass the Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery, the Old Synagogue, and learn about how many Jewish lives were saved at Oscar Schindler’s Factory Museum.

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.

Feast your senses on the culinary delights of Krakow on a food tour of the Kazimierz district. Visit several local favorites to sample a host of traditional foods. Feast on Krakow-style food, authentic Polish cuisine, Polish vodka, craft beer, and a delicious dessert while learning about the culinary culture of the city from your guide.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp complex and preserve the memory of those who perished there. Pass through the crematoriums, old prison blocks, and moving memorials, and hear the stories of this dark time in history from your guide in a sensitive manner. Your tour concludes with transportation back to your original departure point in Krakow.

Connect with the lives of Krakow’s Jewish residents on a guided tour of the Oskar Schindler Factory Museum. Step inside the actual factory of the man immortalized in the film ‘Schindler’s List,' where a guide takes you through exhibits that share the struggles of daily life under Nazi occupation and stories of horror and heroism during World War II.

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.

Satisfy your tastebuds and expand your Polish culinary knowledge with this combination of a market tour and a cooking class. First, visit a farmer’s market—without any language barriers—to get tips on how to choose the freshest local ingredients. Then round off the experience with a “pierogi” (Polish dumpling) class and a chance to try these delicious Polish specialties with seasonal starters and regional alcohol.

Cycle the scenic streets of Krakow on this 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, your tour concludes at your original departure point.

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.

Visit Zakopane, Poland’s skiing capital, at the foot of the beautiful Tatra Mountains. After convenient hotel pick up, head to Chochołów to see traditional wooden houses, and stroll down Krupówki, the main street of Zakopane. Take a funicular up Gubałówka Mountain for great photo opportunities and a panoramic view of the Tatras.

Let your feet take a break as you are sightseeing around Krakow with this Segway tour of the city. See sights like the Rynek Glowny Central Square, the Wawel Royal Castle, and St. Florian's Gate as your guide shows you the sights around Krakow Old Town and the Jewish Quarter. And don’t worry, the guides on this small group limited to 10 people will show you how to use the Segway safely.