Top Krakow Religious Tours

Czestochowa is one of Poland’s most important pilgrimage sites, but visiting on a group tour can mean limited time to explore. This private full-day tour from Krakow ensures a personalised experience, so you can spend as long as you like visiting the sacred Jasna Gora monastery and marveling at the Black Madonna. Hotel pickup and drop-off is optional.

An ideal choice for travelers interested in important religious sites in Poland—this private tour helps you check off Jasna Góra Monastery and the former family home of Pope John Paul II in a day. Save time waiting for local buses, and benefit from having transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle included. A highlight of the trip is a chance to see the famous Black Madonna painting at Czestochowa.

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.

Get to one of the world’s largest Catholic pilgrimage sites with ease on a trip to the Jasna Gora Monastery, home to the revered Black Madonna of Częstochowa painting, from Krakow. Tour the sanctuary, located in the holy city of Częstochowa, with a guide and marvel at the 4-foot (1.2-meter) artwork, credited with several miracles. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow are included.

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.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a half-day tour from Krakow. Follow an expert guide through the mine’s tunnels and chambers and discover the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, an exhibition on the history of Poland’s salt-mining, figures carved from salt and more. See why this 700-year-old complex has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour concludes with drop-off back at your Krakow hotel.

Combine two of Krakow’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup and lunch. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, and learn the harrowing truths of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. After lunch, venture underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines.

Discover the story of Auschwitz on a full-day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Oświęcim from Krakow. On the site of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, learn about Auschwitz’s history and visit significant buildings like the prisoner barracks and the unloading bay before you browse exhibits in the UNESCO-listed complex's museum. Round-trip transport is included from Krakow's Old Town.

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.

Get out of Krakow for the day on this half-day guided tour of the amazing Wieliczka salt mines. Learn about the history of the salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Learn about Poland’s history and visit a former concentration camp—Auschwitz Birkenau, that now acts as a place to remember those who lost their lives there during World War II. Save time planning your own transport by having Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off included. By going on a guided tour, you are able to understand more about the context of the site and the things that happened there.

Explore Poland’s most prized architectural gem on a guided tour of Wawel Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history of the Gothic hilltop complex, which dates back to the 14th century and was the royal residence of many Polish kings. Skip the entrance lines, and stroll through grand courtyards, regal chambers, chapels and museum galleries while a guide shares tales from the castle’s long and illustrious history.

The site of the moving events depicted in Spielberg’s Academy Award–winning Schindler’s List, Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in the Second World War. This small-group tour, with licensed guide, lets you make the absolute most of the engaging interactive exhibition and learn about life for ordinary citizens under Hitler’s rule. Meet your guide at the entrance: your tour includes your ticket.

When visiting Kraków, take time to delve into one of the city's most riveting stories with a guided 2-hour tour of the Schindler Factory Museum. Learn about the life and legacy of Oskar Schindler, who saved more than 1,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of World War II. With a guide, explore his original factory, now converted into a museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits that help relay the tragedy and heroism of the real-life events immortalized in Steven Spielberg's film 'Schindler's List.'

Enjoy an elegant evening listening to the music of Frederic Chopin, Poland’s most-celebrated composer, by booking your ticket for a concert in Krakow’s Chopin Gallery. Settle into your seat at the historic Old Town venue as award-winning musicians perform a selection of the master’s most beloved works, bringing to life the rich history and culture of Poland.

During World War II, the Poguzhe district was the site of a Jewish ghetto, but even now, 75 years after the end of the war, the district keeps a part of those events. Much of it reminds its current inhabitants of the horrors of war and of the need to prevent such things from happening. You'll see the famous Plac Bohaterów Getta (Ghetto Heroes' Square), where Jews were selected and taken to concentration camps, also you'll see a fragment of the original Ghetto wall , which now serves as a monument and place of pilgrimage for many Jews. There are houses where thousands of displaced Jews used to live, and the pharmacy "Under the Eagle".It's always very interesting to walk these streets and learn their history from a to z

Pope John Paul II is one of the most famous figures to have come from Poland, and on this tour you’ll visit many sites associated with him. He was born in Wadowice, not far from Krakow, and on this tour you’ll visit his birthplace as well as other buildings, pilgrimage sites, churches, and monasteries connected to him. This is an especially interesting tour for Catholics, but it’s also fun for anyone interested in Polish history.

Learn about the life of the late Pope John Paul II and discover a shortlist of religious sites outside of Krakow with this private guided tour. The package includes museum admission, which avoids the hassle of buying tickets yourself, and conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included too. Highlights along the way include the former family home of Pope John Paul II, and the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.

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.

Catholics from around the world come to visit sites along the Polish pilgrimage trail, many of which are associated with Pope John Paul II. Join this private tour to see the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, the resting place of St. Faustina, and the St. John Paul II Center. Your English-speaking driver will show you the sights, as well as pick you up and drop you off in Krakow.

Follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II on a full-day, small-group tour from Krakow that explores the places the pope lived and worshiped. You’ll see the John Paul II Family Museum in the former Pope’s hometown of Wadowice, then visit the Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day Pope John Paul II tour includes pickup and drop-off at accommodations in central Krakow, skip-the-line admission at each site, and transport by climate-controlled minivan, and it’s limited to 15 people for a more personal experience.

Explore the best of Krakow on this half-day comprehensive sightseeing tour. Visit key areas like the Old Town, the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, the ghetto and concentration camp of Plaszow, and more. Discover the tumultuous history of the country from the Middle Ages to modern times from your guide. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who are short on time and want to see as much as possible.

Discover the fascinating history of Jewish heritage in Krakow by exploring the Galicia Jewish Museum, which showcases the culture and experience of Polish Jews. Choose the best option for your schedule and interests. Skip-the-line tickets for the Galicia Jewish Museum and a guide is included in each option: 1.5-hour: Galicia Jewish Museum 3-hour: Jewish Museum and Kazimierz 4-hour: Jewish Museum, Kazimierz & Tempel Synagogue