Things to do in Southern Poland, Poland: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

January 21, 2022 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Southern Poland, Poland including Solve the mystery and explore hidden Kraków, Salt Mine Guided Tour, Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine: One Day Private Tour, UNESCO Wooden Churches private tour from Krakow, Auschwitz Birkenau - Individual Visit from Krakow, Historical sightseeing of Krakow City, From Krakow: "The Witcher" Ogrodzieniec Castle Day Trip , Undercover City Games: Krakow, Wieliczka Salt Mine: Regular Guided Tour (free door to door service), From Krakow: Birkenau Camp (Auschwitz II) - day tour with guidebook.
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1. Solve the mystery and explore hidden Kraków

Pasaż Bielaka, Kraków, Poland
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It is going to be a quest game where you will walk around the city, get into places that sometimes even locals don't know about and solve hidden puzzles. Tasks are linear-answers to questions gives you next locations with more puzzles. Sometimes you will need a password to get in or to get next clue. You will find them out from previous puzzles or you will need to interact with people that are in check points. If you manage to solve the riddle you will get to the final point and find out what happened in the city. In order to get there you really need to get involved in solving the tasks and sightseeing itself. This way of exploring new places is way more engaging, educational and entertaining. It may sound serious but don't worry we are not too serious ;) we will take care that you will have fun - prepare for hilarious tasks and vodka shots in the check points. That is going to be an experience you couldn't just have on your own. You will surely remember that for a long time!

Inclusions: shots in some of the check points, all materials needed to solve the riddles, notebooks and pens

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2. Salt Mine Guided Tour

Cracow Top Tours
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Visit the Salt Mine. Discover one of the oldest mines in the world thanks to the help of a professional guide speaking in your language. Use the transport from your hotel and booking service without waiting in queues. Feel the health properties of the air from the underground of the Salt Mine. Admire the amazing views of the caves and the underground lake, and the sculptures carved in stone salt. Explore the Salt Mine, place written by UNESCO on the first World Heritage List. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow. • Round-trip door-to-door transfers to Salt Mine are provided • No need to buy tickets on site—admission is included • Learn about history of salt extraction from your guide • Hear commentary clearly—headphones are provided REMEMBER ! Visiting the Salt Mine takes place in groups of up to 30 people.

Inclusions: Transport in both directions by air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow, Hotel pickup and drop off, A professional your language speaking guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Individual entrance ticket to the Salt Mine

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By rachaelbI6975ID

Marious was mine and my mums driver who was lovely and informative and spoke great english. The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish we got to see the upside down house which wasn't in the itinerary (go in at your own risk, makes you dizzy lol) And the mountains were amazing i got so many pictures my battery nearly died! The mini van was comfortable with air con or heating which you control I would highly recommend this trip! Thanks again marious you were fab ????

3. Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine: One Day Private Tour

Cracow Top Tours
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Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine in one day. Learn the history of the largest Nazi camp in Europe thanks to a professional guide. Discover one of the oldest mines in the world written by UNESCO on the first World Heritage List. Use the private transport from your hotel and booking service without waiting in queues. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned car or minvan from Krakow. • Private transport and door-to-door service – guaranteed • There is no need to wait in line, admission – included • Learn the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Salt Mine thanks to the guide who is provided REMEMBER ! Visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine takes place with a guide in groups of up to 30 people. For you and your private disposal there is a driver and a vehicle during the trip. Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau is also available without a guide, thanks to information brochures in various languages. When booking, select which language and option you want.

Inclusions: Private transport in both directions by air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow, Helpful driver at your disposal during the trip, Professional english speaking guide in, Professional english speaking guide in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Headset to hear the guide clearly, Perchance, written guide book in a language of your choice in Auschwitz-Birkenau

Exclusions: Lunch, Fee for toilet, Private guide

Reviewed By rachaelbI6975ID

Marious was mine and my mums driver who was lovely and informative and spoke great english. The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish we got to see the upside down house which wasn't in the itinerary (go in at your own risk, makes you dizzy lol) And the mountains were amazing i got so many pictures my battery nearly died! The mini van was comfortable with air con or heating which you control I would highly recommend this trip! Thanks again marious you were fab ????

4. UNESCO Wooden Churches private tour from Krakow

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Visit with us the most valuable and unique wooden bulidings, honoured on the UNESCO List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites. During the tour we are going to see churches in Lipnica Murowana, Binarowa, and Sekowa, as well as Orthodox churches in Owczary. On the extended tour we also visit two places more - Brunary and Kwiaton. - private car and english speaking driver - hotel pick up and drop off -bottle of water still/sparkling Additional information: Churches are closed for visitors on monday and teusday!

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Reviewed By dotty_barbie

I went on an electric buggy city tour with my 3-year-old nephew with Klaudia Lasoń in June. We all had so much fun, Klaudia was open to all our requests and expectations, she adjusted the type of trip to cater for a child, so he was never bored. The best thing was that the service was both professional and friendly - I really felt that our guide was not just our driver, but also a person who enjoys spending time with other people. I would thoroughly recommend this service! :)

5. Auschwitz Birkenau - Individual Visit from Krakow

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Unique option of visiting Auschwitz Birkenau Extrermination Camps for those who need more time and independance in visiting this special place. Transportation in a very small group directly from your hotel or apartment in Krakow. Early pick up tim guarantees fast and smooth entry and visit in Auschwitz Museum without wasting time in queues and crowds. Once you arrive to Musuem, your driver will give you a guide book ( one per couple ) and explain you exactly where to go and what to see. Then you will walk around at your own pace reading all information from special plaques located on the tourist round at exhibitions. Please note these plaques are in English, Polish and Hebrew, so you need to be fluent in one of these languages to get all informations you need. After 2,5 hours spent in Auschwitz your driver will take you to Birkenau, where again will explain you the tourist route and all sites you should see there.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry pass, Guide book in English - one per couple,

Exclusions: WC fee before entry to Museum - 2PLN per person

Reviewed By Sarahsayce

Fantastic service from a friendly english speaking driver. Excellent local knowledge, went out of his way to tell us stories of the area and Auschwitz and show us extras along the way. Highly recommend! We also used Thomas and his team for airport transfers and again fantastic service. We have already recommended to friends coming next month.

6. Historical sightseeing of Krakow City

Cracow Trips with Peter Tours and Transfers
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We are reliable, we will not damage your trust. We don’t impose conditions that cannot be abandoned, and even if you decide to opt out of our services, we ensure that you will be remembered for the right reasons. Whatever you need, for us no request is too bold and no need is too great. Doubts about our prices? Make us an offer. We will check if we can meet it, if so we will establish cooperation.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, GUIDE

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Reviewed By 368sallyb

We used the services of Peter tours to Auschwitz. Our driver was so lovely and ran a professional service in a luxury people carrier which would take 8. He also booked our slot for the tour and was waiting for us at the end. A very professional service all round and very comfortable travel.

7. From Krakow: "The Witcher" Ogrodzieniec Castle Day Trip

Cracow Holidays - Tours & Airport Transfers
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Visit one of the most beautiful and largest castles in Lesser Poland. The Ogrodzieniec Castle from the 13th century, located in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. The castle where Netflix's "The Witcher" series was shot.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking driver

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Reviewed By steven c

We prebooked transfers and tours very easy online for salt mines and Auschwitz and Birkenau before we left england. When we arrived in airport we had no problem finding the driver. The vehicles are top of the range, very modern and very clean. Drivers are very friendly and professional and spoke very good english. Pick-times exactly at your requested times. Very attractive low prices for pick up from airport and return to airport and we booked the salt mines and the Auschwitz and Birkenau trip. Cant recommend them enough. We would give this company and Wojciech and his staff more than five stars rating if we could.

8. Undercover City Games: Krakow

plac Mariacki 8, 33-332 Kraków, Poland Undercover City Games: Krakow
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Come on, how often do you have the chance to become a top undercover agent? If you're looking for a really fun & unique way to discover Krakow, then this is most definitely it. What is more, everyone can play- we cater for all kinds of tourists, families, stag/hen parties & business groups, getting you to really explore the city but in a hugely fun (and often competitive!) way.

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Reviewed By Maryana_Tsukanova

Looking for a new adventure? That's a perfect game :) Exploring the city center, solving puzzles, and ofc meeting new people. 100% recommended!

9. Wieliczka Salt Mine: Regular Guided Tour (free door to door service)

Grodzka 46, 33-332 Kraków, Poland Cracow For You - Local Tours & More
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Magnificent journey to the salt mine (750 years old), 1 of 12th the most important places (world firsts of Unesco list), the only one mine like this around the world (still working since middle age). Book the tour with us now and we'll collect you from your hotel/apartament and after the tour we will drop you to the destination of your choice. Full price, door to door (includes pickup, transport, tickets (guided tour) etc.)

Inclusions: Transport by minivan , Air-conditioned vehicle, pick up & drop off, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By kathleenj281

Would highly recommend these guys.. I dealt with Marcin via e-mail and text and he was very helpful and friendly during our stay, he kept us up to date daily with pick up times.. We booked airport transfers to and from the airport, the both camps and salt mines. Each pick up was on time with friendly drivers and clean cars. We will definitely yous these guys again on our next visit.

10. From Krakow: Birkenau Camp (Auschwitz II) - day tour with guidebook

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow, Straszewskiego 17, 31-101 Kraków, Poland Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
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Birkenau Camp Tour is a chance to visit the biggest (140 ha) former Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz with no rush. Beside Birkenau camp (Auschwitz II), you’ll also see historical Altejudenrampe, a place called “Fountain of Tears” and an area of Monowitz camp (Auschwitz III). You’ll have more time to visit the place than during the regular Auschwitz tour. Beside learning an important history from your guided book included in price, you’ll have a time to calmly pay tribute to Holocaust victims. It is estimated that over 1,1 mln people died in Birkenau. There are two options of the tour: private or group/shared. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this extremely important museum, that has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Inclusions: ●Hotel pick up and drop off - if option selected, ●English-speaking driver's assistance, ●Admission and a guide book in your language, ●45-minutes documentary film in a vehicle, ●Comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz van or minibus, ●Small group up to 20 persons, ●All transportation costs, ●Flexibility, high quality and experience

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Reviewed By T8275DZcoling

That was a really good trip. We were picked up from our hotel. Our driver explained us everything and was waiting for us in the car to drive us to Birkenau and after to our hotel. Guide was a real professional and he anwsered all our questions. We used Krakow Direct and it was superb. Remember to get some snacks or lunch as the tour is really exhausting and there is no time to seat & eat.

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