Leave Krakow for a day to visit the historic monuments Auschwitz and Birkenau. Auschwitz was one of the largest concentration camps built by the Nazis during the Second World War. The remains of the camps are now listed as UNESCO World Heritage and form the most important memorials of the Holocaust to act as proof of the terrors that took place during the war. From the center of Krakow an English-speaking driver will take you to the town of Oświęcim where the museums are located. Meanwhile, you can prepare yourself for the visit by watching a documentary that informs you about the museums and the history.

Take a tour of the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a licensed guide. Learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned. Explore the poignant exhibition halls, and see the barracks, gas chambers and other buildings at Auschwitz I. Then, view the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Your guide will explain everything you see with care and sensitivity.

To make the most out of your visit to Krakow, take advantage of the combined tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Oskar Schindler Factory. The tour takes a full day and is a great way to see two of the absolute must-sees of the region, as well as outstanding monuments of Polish and Jewish history. In Auschwitz-Birkenau, you will have a chance to pay tribute to all who lost their lives during the Holocaust and in Oskar Schindler Factory you will discover the story of a man who devoted himself to saving lives of Jewish people. Your tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Krakow between 8.30am and 9.30am.

Visit the memorial site of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mines in a single day. During the tour, you will spend about 3h in the Auschwitz complex, so as about 3h in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. There is expected about 30 minutes to 1h break between sites. (Duration of the break may vary due to unexpected queues, traffic, etc.). It is advised that you carry your own food and water. You may also order a lunch box from the tour operator at an additional cost. During the visit to Auschwitz & Birkenau, a professional guide will accompany you to both sites. You will visit the museum that displays several letters, photographs, and other artifacts preserved from the period when the region was an active concentration camp.

Auschwitz has become a primary symbol of the Holocaust. It was a network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated by the Third Reich in Polish areas annexed by Nazi Germany during World War 2. It is a proof of cruel terror and unimaginable genocide. Original fences, wooden watchtowers and railway ramps have been preserved. The collection of the museum contains original documents, suitcases, shoes and other belongings of murdered prisoners. Visit includes also a short ride to Birkenau camp, which functioned as a war camp, extermination camp and place from where people were sent to labour in Nazi Germany. More than 90 per cent of the prisoners, mostly Jews, were killed there.

Take a comfortable and fast ride from Kraków to Auschwitz. The route takes approximately 1.5 hours and is 60 km (38 miles) long. A professional driver will drop you off at Auschwitz I Birkenau and wait to drive you back to Kraków (optional). A fleet of comfortable Mercedes Benz cars and expert drivers will drive you safely and fast in comfortable conditions straight to Auschwitz to allow you to experience that place at your own pace. There is a free shuttle bus which goes from Auschwitz to Birkenau and back – provided by the Auschwitz Museum. If you want to take the round trip and visit the Museum with a guide, consider that the guided tour takes about 3:30 hours ad you have about 30 minutes time to purchase the entrance ticket.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most precious and most fascinating monuments of culture in Poland. Built in the town of Wieliczka, southern Poland, in the 13th century, it produced table salt throughout its existence until 2007. Though the commercial mining stopped in 1996 because of low salt prices and flooding, the mine remained one of the top attractions in Poland with over 1.2 million visitors a year. Tourists from all over Europe and the globe arrive to see for themselves the historic statues and mythical figures that have been carved out of the rock salt by the mine workers. Among other attractions which one can see on a tour of the mine is a real chapel, which is sometimes used for private events, including weddings.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Krakow, this factory and its history became famous worldwide thanks to Steven Spielberg’s moving film, “Schindler’s List". Oskar Schindler was a German entrepreneur who was credited with saving 1,200 Jews from death by employing them in his enamelled goods factory so they could avoid horrible living conditions and ultimately death in the Nazi labour camps. Schindler’s Factory is located 2km from the city centre and is set on the site of the former factory. The museum exhibits reconstructions of events, images, newspaper clippings, artefacts and recordings from that tragic time in history.

Ready to descent 140 meters underground and explore breath-taking chambers with statues made of salt? Start your half-day tour at your hotel in Krakow, where your friendly English-speaking driver will meet you. You will drive to Wieliczka Salt Mine in a comfortable vehicle. At the beginning of your tour, you will get familiar with safety regulations in the mine and then you will begin your journey through salt corridors more than 140 meters underground. Explore remarkable chambers and beautifully decorated chapels hand-carved by local miners. At the end of the route, you can also visit the souvenir shop and snack bar. From here, return to the surface by the high-speed lift.

Learn about the Polish Underground State and the armed forces at the Home Army Museum in Krakow. Established in 2000, the museum commemorates one of the significant organizations in Polish history. The Home Army forces were estimated to have around 400.000 participants, which makes it the biggest Polish resistance movement and the third-largest in Europe during WWII. Discover how big impact the Home Army and the Polish Underground State had on Polish history and heritage. Learn about its origin and activity. Explore the Museum’s collection, supported by multimedia and see the soldiers’ artifacts and memorabilia.

This is the perfect tour for first-timers in Krakow. Discover the most important sights of the city with a local knowledgable guide – from the Old Town to the Jewish Quarter. Take advantage of the small group size and receive more attention for your personal needs and questions. Lead your steps to the Old Town area, the most amazing part of Krakow City. Head towards Floriańska street, the most famous street of Krakow, then pass St. Mary’s church known from the most popular legends connected with Krakow. Surrounded by the sound of Hejnał (St. Mary’s Trumpet Call), take a walk through Main Market Square, doubtlessly, the biggest market in Europe with the Cloth Hall – the first medieval marketplace in Krakow. Then admire the Wawel Hill with the impressive Wawel Castle – the former residence of the royal court of Polish kings.

A professional tour guide will take you to the most interesting places that have been witness to the history of the city. The meticulously prepared program, adjusted to the individual needs and expectations of visitors, will provide you with a better understanding of the city and its history. Discovering Krakow and its mysteries with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide can be a wonderful adventure. Thanks to the personal attention of the guide, you can ask as many questions as you want. The tour route is set individually and you can choose what you want to visit but if you are first-timer in Krakow, you can completely trust your guide and be sure that you will see all the highlights. Sample walk around the Old Town encompasses the Barbican, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Main Square, the Cloth Hall, the buildings of the Jagiellonian University and the Wawel Hill with the Royal Castle and the Cathedral. The suggested itinerary of a visit to Kazimierz and Podgórze: the Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery, Szeroka Street and the Old Synagogue, Isaak’s Synagogue, the New Square, the Corpus Christi Church and Oskar Schindler’s Factory.

Forget for a time about your life here and now – enter Krakow as it was more than 70 years ago! Learn more about the war in the country where it started. Walk among the city’s inhabitants on the cobbled streets of wartime Kraków, feel overwhelmed by the omnipresent existence of the enemy. Enter narrow passages and overpopulated apartments in the ghetto, find weapons in a resistance house, feel the horror of being imprisoned and interrogated. Try to imagine your life in hiding and finally feel the bittersweet joy of being liberated by the Soviet army. With this ticket, you can also visit the famous ‘Eagle Pharmacy’, where you find an exhibition that commemorates the Holocaust of Jews from Krakow., as well as the Old Synagogue.

Take a 21st-century Segway and cruise the medieval Old Town of Krakow – time travel has never been easier! This 3-hour guided Segway tour starts in the city center at the Cruise Krakow shop and takes you on a journey through the centuries. You will be captivated by the sights and history of Krakow while exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Your guide will take you to the trendy district of Kazimierz which formed the center of the Jewish community in Krakow before being systematically destroyed during World War II. Nowadays you can find a variety of indie galleries, unique shops and fashionable clothing stores. The district is home to the 16th-century Old Synagogue and the Remuh Cemetery with its wall built of tombstones, broken during WWII. The last destination on your tour is the Krakow ghetto located in Podgorze. Let your guide teach you about the history of one of five major metropolitan Jewish Ghettos created by Nazi Germany during the German occupation of Poland. After exploring the three contrasting districts, your guide will lead you back to the starting point.

Save time and money in Krakow with one pass for access to 39 museums and attractions. Choose from 2 or 3 days. See Oscar Schindler’s Factory, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Town Hall Tower, Eagle Pharmacy and lots more. Includes free public transport and airport transfers. Once you’ve redeemed your smartphone ticket at the DiscoverCracow Tourist Information Point, you’ll be good to go! Visit Oscar Schindler’s Factory, an interactive museum that covers the German occupation of Krakow in WWII, housed in Oskar Schindler’s former enamel factory. Head to the Underground Main Market Square Museum for an amazing glimpse at Krakow’s original paths and the walls from medieval streets and shops. See St. Mary’s Basilica, the Town Hall Tower, Pharmacy Under the Eagle, and lots more. As a bonus, while your 2 or 3-day pass is valid, you can also ride the city’s public transport for free, and get free transport to and from Krakow airport. If you want to make the most of your time in Krakow, this is your ticket!

See Krakow the way it was over 70 years ago at the best historical museum in Poland! Skip the line and join an expert local guide for some fascinating stories about WWII in the country where it started, and get to feel – as well as see – what life was like in the war! You’ll also get to know more about Oskar Schindler, the Nazi who saved the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust. Learn the story of Krakow and its inhabitants, both Polish and Jewish, during the war. The exhibition, Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945, is in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory. An amazing venue, not to mention subject!

As one of the most dazzling gems on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Wawel Castle has the wow factor. Looming over the Vistula River, the Wawel oozes medieval charm. Built at the command of King Casimir III the Great, who reigned from 1333 to 1370, its turbulent past makes for a tale or two! One of our most historic tours in Poland! With your local guide providing a fascinating snapshot of its history, and that of the surrounding area, you’ll admire Krakow’s number one tourist attraction from the outside, and get a glimpse of royal life in 14th-century Poland. Having filled your brain with Polish history, you’ll end your tour at the famous Wawel Dragon, armed with the knowledge needed to defeat this fire-breathing legend of Polish folklore!

Are you ready to see a different, more mysterious and darker side of Krakow? Discover the dark secrets of town during this two-hour walking tour. Listen to scary stories of serial killers, ghosts, Medieval torture, alchemists and death, while exploring beautiful Old Town after sunset. Enjoy a unique experience that will give you goose bumps and stories to tell. On this walking tour you will see the following attractions of Krakow: The Florian Gate, St. John Street, St. Mary’s Basilica, The Cloth Hall, Town hall Tower, Collegium Maius, City Hall, Maria Magdalena’s Square, Katynski’s Square, The Vistula River and The dragon.

Take just a few steps down under the surface of the Main Market Square and find yourself in Kraków from centuries ago. Going down every step will take you back a century or two until you finally arrive at your destination: the beginnings of the city of Krakow. Go on a journey to a world long gone, where vampires existed alongside merchants, where salt was the best currency, and sacrifices were necessary when building a house. At the unique Main Market Square Underground Museum excavations and modern technology combine to create a spectacle of sensations.

A cruise under the stars is the perfect solution for a romantic date or an unusual way to meet friends. Have great fun and discover the sights of Krakow from a different perspective. Ready for an adventure? The crew is waiting to take you on a cruise on the Vistula River. The royal city of Krakow is full of interesting and entertaining places. Sail and see picturesque landscapes: Wawel Castle, Dębnicki Bridge, the Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters, the place where the Rudawa River flows into the Vistula, Dębniki district, John Paul II family house, the Manggha museum of japanese art and technology, Grunwaldzki Bridge, Piłsudskiego Bridge, Bernatek Footbridge, Cricoteka Museum, the historical district Kazimierz and the Church on The Rock. This cruise is also perfect to relax and rest with the sound of the waves.

During your beer tasting tour, you’ll sample the best Polish craft and regional beers. Get to know Polish beer, including its history, Polish traditions and customs with your private guide. Learn about Poland’s huge tradition of craft beer brewing, dating back to the 16th century, where over 400 breweries were operating with an average nobleman drinking approximately 700 liters of beer per year! This fun and cultural tour will offer an insightful introduction to the world of Polish beers. Spend time with your friends and family as your private guide takes care of all the details and explains each beer that you will drink.