What to do and see in Krakow, Southern Poland: The Best Tours

May 17, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Krakow is one of the most culturally and politically significant cities in Poland. It was the central site of the Nazi General Government during WWII, and there’s still a residual feeling of solemnity here that’s especially apparent during visits to the Plaszow Concentration Camp and the Oskar Schindler Factory. Both the Historic City Centre and the Jewish District are brimming with cafés, shops, and pubs, and the 10-acre Main Market Square is a medieval feast for the senses.
Restaurants in Krakow

1. From Kraków: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine in 1 Day

Pijarska 9, 33-332 Kraków, Poland Legendary Krakow
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Visit former Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II (Birkenau) and see the most popular salt mine in the World, listed on the UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage List. Dear traveler, from March 2020 there is a new law in Auschwitz-Birkenau and booking with a lot of time in advance is the only way to be sure about going on this tour. Buying the ticket directly there is almost impossible. Please, note that the time can be changed (even a few hours)

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guides in: Auschwitz, Birkenau, Salt Mine, Professional and licensed transport service, Transport with pick-up from your accommodation in Krakow, Water

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Booklets about Auschwitz-Birkenau (available to buy on request in Auschwitz for 25 pln)

Reviewed By dominiki681

In my opinion - only the pros! A great driver who ensures a safe and action-packed journey. I would highly recommend!

2. Shooting Range Krakow - Package M

Pasternik 128, 31-354 Kraków, Poland Gotoshoot
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We offer shooting packages. Packages are the best solution for people who are just taking their first steps or want to learn about shooting from various types of firearms at an affordable price. There is something for everyone here. You haven’t had the opportunity to shoot yet, but are passionate about firearms? The shooting package is the best choice to make your dream come true under the watchful eye of our instructor. Our experienced instructors will take care of your safety and provide you with the necessary protective equipment. After a security and weapon training, you will be shown our rich arsenal of short and long Glock pistols, UZI to classic AK47 - Kalashnikov, shotguns and many more. Pick up Included in the price of the Shooting Package.Free Transfer available only with 'XXL' Package

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Reviewed By Inna N

Me and my partners went shooting on September. We were taken to outdoor shooting range to fire large caliber weapons. The Kriss Vector, 357 Magnum, AR15, AK47, UZI9mm and Shot gun as well as few others. Shooting range is very safe and staff is very friendly and professional with great English language knowledge. Would recommend to anyone from beginner to professionals to give it a go.

3. Auschwitz Birkenau guided tour from Krakow private chauffeur

Welcome in Cracow
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Join us and discover a terrible part of European history. We will organize a visit for you after the symbol of the Holocaust with a guide that will bring you closer to this human drama. The museum tour will last about 2 hours in Auschwitz and 1 hour in Birkenau. What we guarantee: • Friendly english speaking driver who will take care of you, give you tips on visiting Cracow. • Do not have to wait until we collect travelers from all over the city. • Private air-conditioned transport. • Professional service.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your hotel/hostel/apartament in Krakow, Private transport, Transportation by air-conditioned car, English speaking driver, Guided (shared not private) visit in Auschwitz and Birkenau.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Geraint55_11

Our family spent several days in Krakow in the safe and very friendly hands of our most knowledgable and highly skilled driver Alek. He was prompt collecting us from the apartment, and he had a unique knowledge of his city and homeland. Alek added considerable value to the trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and was very patient with our granddaughter. On the following day he drove us to the Salt Mines in very difficult weather conditions . On the last day he took me to the shooting range, and afterwards showed me the picturesque lake and facilities of Krakow Bagry. Both his reliability and dependability ensured that our trip to Krakow was a complete success. We would highly recommend the company he works for namely 'Welcome in Krakow'. We hope to return to the city and avail ourselves again of the company's and Alek's expertise. Brilliant!

4. Combined: Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine private chauffeur from Krakow

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Join us on One Day trip and discover a terrible part of European history. We will organize a visit for you after the symbol of the Holocaust with a guide that will bring you closer to this human drama. The museum tour will last about 2 hours in Auschwitz and 1 hour in Birkenau. Also you will discover Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Is one of the most incredible and fascinating Polish monuments. You can uncover underground path leads through numerous drifts, galleries and chambers with guide who will bring you inside history of salt mine in Wieliczka, What we guarantee: • Friendly english speaking driver who will take care of you, give you tips on visiting Cracow. • Do not have to wait until we collect travelers from all over the city. • Private air-conditioned transport. • Professional service.

Inclusions: Private transport, Comfortable air conditioned car, Entrance fees in Auschwitz Birkenau museum and the Salt Mine, English-speaking driver, Headset for adults

Exclusions: Lunch, Photo ticket in Salt Mine - to buy on place, Gratuities

Reviewed By Geraint55_11

Our family spent several days in Krakow in the safe and very friendly hands of our most knowledgable and highly skilled driver Alek. He was prompt collecting us from the apartment, and he had a unique knowledge of his city and homeland. Alek added considerable value to the trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and was very patient with our granddaughter. On the following day he drove us to the Salt Mines in very difficult weather conditions . On the last day he took me to the shooting range, and afterwards showed me the picturesque lake and facilities of Krakow Bagry. Both his reliability and dependability ensured that our trip to Krakow was a complete success. We would highly recommend the company he works for namely 'Welcome in Krakow'. We hope to return to the city and avail ourselves again of the company's and Alek's expertise. Brilliant!

5. The Kraków Vodka Tour

Szpitalna 1, 33-332 Kraków, Poland Taste Vodka
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Despite vodka being the national spirit and Poland’s most famous export, so many visitors miss out because they don’t know what they’re looking for or where. Our Polish Vodka Tastings are carefully crafted to make sure that you get not only the perfect introduction to Polish vodka, but also the perfect welcome to Kraków and Poland. The tastings are designed to blend culture, cuisine, history & folklore in a relaxed atmosphere full of funny stories & brilliant vodka. Besides turning you into a little vodka expert, the tips we give out are absolutely PRICELESS and can really help you have the time of your life while visiting Kraków. You can choose between enjoying the vodka in one cosy venue with our Vodka Experience or heading out to explore Kraków's very best vodka bars and cafes on our Kraków Vodka Tour

Inclusions: Seven Incredible Polish Vodkas, Delicious local Polish style tapas, Friendly vodka guide, Spirited vodka crash course, Funny stories and great atmosphere, Pierogi tasting in our favourite restaurant (Vodka Tour only), Mineral water, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Reviewed By may18p

Even though the times are tough me and my friends wanted to do something fun and unusual and so we booked an online Vodka Tasting. We were not disappointed! The package with samples came in looping very nice, the guide was super friendly and I would definitely recommend it!

6. Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum Shared Guided Tour from Krakow

Auschwitz Tour - Krakow Trip
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Make your visit to the Auschwitz and Salt MIne as easy as possible on this 10-hours tour from Krakow. Sharing with other people in the minibus.. Pick-up/drop-off at hotel in Krakow

Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Salt Mines,, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow City,, Headphones to hear the guide clearly in bot locations,, Round-trip shared transfer,, Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan,, High quality, friendly and helpful English-speaking drivers,

Exclusions: Food and drinks (lunch), The cost for taking photos in the Wieliczka Salt Mine is 10 PLN / 2,5 Euro - cash only,, Gratuities

Reviewed By DottyP_72

Such a humbling experience to visit, although was a key reason why we visited Krakow. So much of it is left to see & the feeling of walking through the gas chamber was eerie. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful & friendly. We appreciated her knowledge & pace of the tour. There were a number of times where we were asked to be respectful & remain silent in certain parts, which really made me think about what happened there. Whilst what happened there was tragic, the tour and information was fantastic. It was split across 2 separate sites & as we had our own transport we met our group at the 2nd site, without any issues. If you visit Krakow, this is a must trip! Given the history of this place, it wasn't quite what I expected. It was humbling & just made us appreciate life a bit more.

7. Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine Full Day Guided Tour from Krakow hotel pick up

Krakow Auschwitz - Tours
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Auschwitz was established in 1940 It was the biggest Nazi concentration camp for Poles and prisoners from other countries. They were condemned by the hitlerite fascism to isolation and slow extermination by hunger, exhausting work, criminal experiments, or to a quick death as a result of individual and mass executions. A place definitely worth seeing. Wieliczka Salt mine Is a priceless historical monument of the world's material culture and the only open mining facility in the world working continuously since the Middle Ages. • One of the most well-known tourist facilities in Poland • A complex of underground excavations consisting of 3 thousand chambers of the total length of 300 km at levels from 64 to 327 meters deep • Inscribed onto the First UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage List in 1978

Inclusions: Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and salt mine in English, Headphones to hear the guide, Documentary movie (subject to availability), Transportation between both Auschwitz camps and Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wi-Fi access, Insurance, Transport to and from Krakow, Comfortable air-conditioned minivan transportation with licensed driver, Masks and gloves for all guests available in our cars

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Extra fee in Wieliczka for taking photos 10pln

Reviewed By Keg1974

From start to finish this tour was outstanding. For obvious reasons it was an emotional and shocking day but a part of history that should never be forgotten. Our tour guide was fantastic (sorry, I cannot remember her name), the way she explained everything gave us a clear understanding. I took my teenage girls with me and they didn't want to say they 'enjoyed' the trip due to the nature of Auschwitz but it certainly will stay with us for a very long time. The communication and organisation of this company means we highly recommend them. many thanks for such an informative day. We went in December 2019 before Covid. Posting this review late. Sorry.

8. Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Salt Mine All Inclusive DAY TRIP with Local Guides

Auschwitz & Salt Mine Tours
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This option is all inclusive, we arrange for you transport and all tickets in advance!! If you are in Krakow just a few days and do not want to waste your time, select Auschwitz and Salt Mines one day tour. This will save you time and money!! We have prepared for you a special price offer. Door to door service, our driver will collect you from your hotel/apartment in Kraków. First you will join tour of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and learn more about the Nazi occupation of Poland and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich, then tour of the Wieliczka salt mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Before Salt Mine you will have about 40min break for lunch. Price included all fees such us tickets for English tours, entrance, parkings, insurance, Our English speaking driver will assist you to be sure that you find right group, guide etc. Pick up time is between 7:15-9:00am we send exact pick up time 1 day before tours. Pick up from hotels/apartments in Kraków included

Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide in Auschwitz and salt Mine,, Hotel pickup and drop-off (or other place in Kraków on your request), Headphones to hear the guide clearly in bot locations,, Guaranteed to skip the long lines,, Round-trip shared transfer,, Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan,, High quality, friendly and helpful English-speaking drivers,

Exclusions: Food and drinks (lunch), Gratuities

Reviewed By elisabethw786

Great service, Michal arrange everything for us in advance. I suggest to visit Auschwitz with the guide you will have much more informations. Best price and excellent service

9. Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow

Auschwitz-Krakow Tours
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Visit the largest former Nazi concentration camp on a 6,5-7 hours tour from Krakow. Learn more about the Nazi program of "Abreit Macht Frei" and the genocide of World War II. Explore the gas chambers and barracks with a licensed English speaking guide provide by Auschwitz Birkenau State Museum.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off, Professional English speaking guide in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Entry/admission fees - Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz, High quality English speaking driver, Round-trip shared transfer

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Reviewed By MHuss684

Words cannot express how great this tour was and we had an awesome tour guide. She took her time and was very knowledgeable on everything . She also made sure we where a good distance acceptable for COVID restrictions.

10. Zakopane Tour with Hot Bath Pools and Hotel Pickup

Thousand Miles Krakow
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On this 11-hour program, you'll enjoy one of the best views in Zakopane with a funicular ride up to Gubałówka. Marvel at the spectacular views of the High Tatras that are covered with snow up until May. Visit Krupówki, the most popular street in the heart of Zakopane, where you can experience the ambience of the mountain region and enjoy the aromas of local foods coming from the traditional restaurants. After your tour of Zakopane, take a break for some rest and relaxation in the thermal pools. Enjoy outdoor and indoor swimming pools, water slides, whirlpool baths and many other attractions in the heart of the mountains.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Snacks, Entrance Tickets

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Reviewed By Marcellus_Avareno

We booked the shooting tour veteran package and it was GREAT! Can totally recommend to anyone who is up for some action!

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