Top Krakow Shore Excursions - page 2

See the large complex of housing estates designed and developed by the communist authorities in 1950s. Learn about the tragedy and all the unbelivable inconveniences of our everyday life under the communist regime. This is one of the most interesting city tours that allows you to visit a unique district of Krakow – Nowa Huta that was established in 1949 by the communists. Poland was ruled by the Soviet communist regime for over fourty years since the end of the WWII until 1989. Our guide will introduce you to the history of that district. You will see the former Lenin Steelworks with its administrative centre and the first residential estates established by the communists in the closest vicinity of the plant. Following the history you will reach the Central Square and Rose Avenue where there is the Stylowa Cafe – the only one from the communist period. A short coffee break in a socialist realist interior is also included in price.

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or other location on arrangement, and then travel in comfort to an amazing wellness center and aqua park near the ski resort of Kotelnica Białczańska in the Tatra Mountains. Be amazed by the unusual architecture and surrounding terrain of the Terma Białka on arrival. Get help to purchase your entrance ticket and then make use of the thermal facilities at leisure. Access almost 9,000 square meters of water entertainment and relaxation amenities. Let go of all your stress in the quiet zone and relax in silence. Indulge yourself at the 3 thermal swimming pools set in tranquil surroundings. Take the children to the loud zone, where they can let off excess energy at the 5 thermal swimming pools, external water slides and other fun activities. Find a tasty bite to eat in the on-site restaurants in both the loud and quiet zones.

Energylandia is the largest amusement park in Poland, offering a bevy of attractions, including rollercoasters, shows, themed areas, and a water park. All ages will find something to love here. The park is located in the town of Zator, about a half-hour drive from Katowice or Krakow. This experience includes transportation to and from Energylandia from Krakow, but does not include admission to the park.

The site is also very well known as Jasna Gora – where the sanctuary together with Pauline Monastery is located. There is the famous, miraculous icon of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa together with a special book kept in the monastery of Jasna Gora, where many miracles that have occurred before the Miraculous Icon had been listed. During your visit in the sanctuary you will see the main Basilica, the chapel where the Holy Icon of Our Lady is placed, the Way of the Cross of Jasna Gora, the treasury and the 600th Anniversary of Jasna Gora Museum. You will also have time for prayer and/or for lunch at ‘the pilgrim-house’. The Sanctuary of Jasna Gora was among the favourite destinations of John Paul II. Every year it is visited by a few millions of pilgrims and tourists from Poland, Europe and from all over the world – be one of them.

Visit the building that was once Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, and check off the main landmarks of Krakow’s Old Town and Kazimierz with this private tour. Hotel pickup saves you the hassle of going to a meeting place, and air-conditioned transport is included so you can travel between sites quickly. Along the way, see the main market square, the Cloth Hall, the former Jewish district of Kazimierz, and Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum.

Getting to Zakopane from Krakow can mean a long journey with lots of stops if traveling on a local bus. If your time in Poland is limited, and you want to make your hours go further, then this private trip is a time-saving and luxurious option. Set off from Krakow in a private vehicle and visit Zakopane, Chocholow village, a thermal bath complex in a day.

Explore the beauty of the Dunajec River Gorge. This region is visited by thousands of tourists all year round. Take an unforgettable leisure rafting (not a whitewater experience!) on a traditional, wooden raft among the towering cliffs and the limestone rock formations in the breathtaking Pieniny Mountains. The tour includes: • Two hours drive along the most picturesque route in Poland that runs from Krakow towards the southern border with Slovakia • Stopover at the historical wooden church in Dębno – the church was entered on the UNESCO List and it is a perfect example of a traditional highlander style • Stop by the Niedzica Castle • Rafting down the Dunajec River  • Boat led by experienced raftsmen • Views of cliffs, trees and mountain animals

Spend time in Poland's beloved winter capital, Zakopane, located in the south of Poland at the foot of the majestic Tatra Mountains. Here, you can explore the region's unique culture, found in the traditional foods, wooden architecture, and highlander music. Your English-speaking driver will tour you around, fill you in on the local legends and lore, and take you up the cable car to enjoy the panoramic views on Kasprowy Mountain.

Raft down the Dunajec River through the Pieniny Gorge and along the Polish-Slovak border, and experience one of the greatest tourist attractions in Poland. Following a hotel pick-up and transfer from Krakow, stop en route to Dunajec at Debno, and visit a unique and charming wooden church that dates back to the 16th century. Continue to the Dunajec River to enjoy a rafting expedition on traditional wooden rafts. Glide gently below the towering cliffs, and marvel at the limestone rock formations of the gorge, enhanced by the picturesque mountain scenery and surrounding national forest. Animated river guides will bring the pristine and wild enWhile aboard the raft, enjoy excellent views of the high summits of Trzy Korony and Mt. Sokolica for a truly unforgettable experience.vironment to life as you set off from the raft wharf at Sromowce Nizne. Cruise for approximately 15 kilometers to Szczawnica, enjoying about 2-3 hours on the boat, depending on the water level of the river.

During the tour to the Salt Mine in Bochnia, you will have an oportunity to visit slightly less popular historic mine than Wieliczka, although equally interesting and absolutely worth seeing. Some of the sites you will see / experience: - most beautiful and impressive excavation sites located underground on level IV August (176 m) and VI Sienkiewicz (223 m) - Examples of the underground chambers with the unique shapes and genealogical layout - Wazyn Chamber – the largest chamber located 250 below earth, used contemporarily for inhalation and leisure stays - Crude chapels with splendid statues and paintings Exposition of mining tools and equipment that was used ages ago World’s only Underground Multimedia Exhibition – a time travel from the Middle Ages to present day - Train ride 200 m below ground level - Time for shopping in the Bochnia Salt Mine’s underground souvenir store

Kasprowy Wierch is one of Poland’s most impressive mountains, but you don’t have to scale the mighty peak to soak up the scenery. On this private full-day tour from Krakow, ride the cable car to the top of Kasprowy Wierch, enjoy spectacular views from the mountaintop, then trek back down to Zakopane. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Full-day tour of Kasprowy Wierch from Krakow Ride the cable car to the summit of Kasprowy Wierch mountain Enjoy magnificent views over the Tatras Mountains Hike through the Gąsienicowa Valley or Przełęcz Kondracka to Zakopane Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and round-trip transport This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

The Polish countryside is adorned with quaint, adorned wooden structures, an important part of its cultural heritage. Most of these structures are Catholic and Orthodox churches, but you'll see the same beautiful workmanship in manors, palaces, and even family homes across the countryside. We'll take you in an air-conditioned van to the best places, including those on the UNESCO World Heritage list, to experience this striking element of Polish heritage. Learn about how and why this particular style of wooden architecture flourished in Poland Visit a Gothic church named the “Pearl of Beskid Niski” Explore the manors, palaces, and rural and municipal buildings that showcase regional architectural style Hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Visit one of Poland's top tourist attractions on a guided tour from Krakow to the small ancient village of Zalipie. Get maximum convenience out of your trip with pickup and drop-off from Krakow. After pickup at your hotel in Krakow, make your way to Zalipie in southeastern Poland with your driver who is also your tour leader. Once there, take a guided tour to find out more about the history and tradition of the village. Explore the colorful village renowned for the decoration of its houses, featuring cheerful paintings on the walls and stoves, crepe-paper flowers, and paper-cut designs. Visit the Homestead of Felicja Curylowa Museum (inside), the former home of the most famous practitioner of the folk art the village is known for. Then, discover a small shop with unique handmade souvenirs. Afterward, get driven back to Krakow for drop-off at your hotel.

Your tour will begin as your driver picks you up from your hotel or accommodation in Krakow. After departing the city, you will be rewarded with some of the best viewpoints over a local lake. Jezioro Rożnowskie is one of the most popular and beautiful lakes in this part of Poland, and it is here that you will discover your training ground for the day, an open-air paintball area. You will also have the opportunity to test yourself at shooting with various types of weapons and bows.

The UNESCO-listed Old Town and Kazimierz Jewish Quarter are two of Krakow’s most atmospheric districts, but visiting on a group tour can mean limited time for sightseeing. This private 3-hour walking tour ensures a personaslied expeierence and includes the Royal Route, Wawel Castle, the Archbishop´s Palace, and Remuh Synagogue. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

We are going to take you on a journey through time. You’ll be presented with a story about a remarkable commitment to sport, values and homeland. On your way across Krakow you will see these places, just among others: • Wisla Krakow Football Stadium • Henryk Jordan’s Park • Błonia Fields with Papal Stone • Hutnik Stadium at former Nowa Huta Communist District and a lot more 

Experience the hot spring pools and warm water slides of the best Thermal Baths, ride the Mt. Gubałówka funicular, stroll along Krupowki Street, and taste local cheese and vodka in the village of Chocholow Your tour will begin with a pick-up from your hotel. During the journey to Zakopane, we have two amazing stops planned. Chochołów - one of the most beautiful villages in Southern Poland where you'll find the oldest houses inhabited by locals. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the history and to take some wonderful photos. When we arrive at our destination - Zakopane, your guide will explain how to use the funicular car and provide you with all the necessary tickets, saving you time and avoiding the ticket office queues. Each tourist spends their free time in the center of Zakopane on their way. The thermal pools in Chochołów are one of the largest facilities of this kind in Poland. The health properties of the water have a positive impact on the skin!

The Berlin Wall may have fallen, the Iron Curtain cracked, but many of Communism’s most famous legacies are alive and well in Krakow. Visit and discover Krakow’s centrally-planned Socialist district of Nowa Huta, complete with steelworks and houses built in the Renaissance style of the Soviets. This unique project was meant to be a model Communist city, but later came to be one of the centres of revolution and resistance within Poland. During our tour, you will travel back in time in a genuine Trabant automobile to experience the wonders of this one-of-a-kind city. Not only will you discover how the average Pole lived, worked and played under Communism, but stories and anecdotes from your laid-back local guide will bring the “good old days” back to life!

Ride on a sleigh through the winter scenery of the Chochołowska valley on this tour from Kraków. Admire views of snow-capped mountains as you are pulled by horses through a dense forest. Spend some free time exploring the streets of the resort town of Zakopane. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in Kraków. Relax on the drive through the countryside to the town of Zakopane which is nestled into the Tetra mountains. Take some time to visit Zakopane where you can walk down the kilometer-long promenade and admire the alpine-style wooden cottages. Stroll through the shops and restaurants. See the Neo-Romanesque Holy Family Church, a historic museum, and the railway station. Continue on to see the nature of the Chochołowska valley. Sit in a comfortable torch-lit 4-person sleigh. Roll along a spruce tree-lined path through this winter wonderland. Return to your accommodation in Kraków.