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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Krakow, Southern Poland
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.
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1. From Kraków: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine in 1 Day
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
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. Schindler Sites & Plaszow Concentration Camp Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Take a 4-hour tour of Krakow, visiting the Oscar Schindler Factory Museum, Liban quarry, and the former Plaszow concentration camp. Learn about the remarkable history of Krakow city during the holocaust. From 12-25 of March, the Museum Exhibition is closed. Instead, the tour is extended to cover numerous interesting points in the old ghetto and Plaszow district.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Door-to-door transportation ( hotel or apartment pick up and drop off), Museum entrance fees, English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Fearless722452
This was very well arranged, they contact you to confirm pick up time and let you know if they will be slightly early/late. The cars were very clean and tidy, they explained everything about what will happen on arrival at the events and were very friendly, helpful and talkative. I highly recommend using this company. We also used this firm to do the salt mine tour and our transfers to and from the airport. Thank you lads, you helped us have an even better holiday.
3. Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided tour from Krakow select your pick up time
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Join us and 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. During visiting the world's largest mining heritage museum find out how underground life looked like. What we can guarantee: • pickup from hotel/ apartment • guided visit in the museum • professional service
Inclusions: Comfortable air-conditioned minivan, Pickup and dropoff to/from your hotel/hostel/apartament, Entrance ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine, Guide in chosen language, English speaking driver
Exclusions: Lunch, Photo Fee- available to purchase, 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. Auschwitz Birkenau guided tour from Krakow private chauffeur
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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!
5. Combined: Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine private chauffeur from Krakow
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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!
6. Segway Tour of Krakow: Jewish Quarter Tour (Kazimierz) - 1,5-Hour of Magic!
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4.9 based on 39 reviews
See Krakow in an entirely new and fun way: via Segway. This small-group guided Segway tour of Krakow zooms you from site to site while learning about the history of each place. See popular landmarks and hidden gems during this memorable experience. • Small-group guided Segway tour of Krakow • Learn about the history of the city while zooming through it on a Segway • See the main sites, including Wawel Castle and the main square • Small group tour ensures plenty of attention from the guide
Inclusions: Local guide, Raincoat (in case of rain), Segway training, Helmet
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Evan65me
Great tour! Because we were a group they tailored our trip to our wishes. Would definietly recommend this tour!
7. Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum Shared Guided Tour from Krakow
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4.9 based on 69 reviews
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.
8. Wieliczka Salt Mine: Regular Guided Tour (free door to door service)
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4.9 based on 35 reviews
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
Exclusions: lunch
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.
9. Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine Full Day Guided Tour from Krakow hotel pick up
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4.9 based on 108 reviews
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.
10. Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Salt Mine All Inclusive DAY TRIP with Local Guides
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4.9 based on 183 reviews
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
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