What to do and see in Western Poland, Western Poland: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

The wooden churches of southern Little Poland represent outstanding examples of the different aspects of medieval church-building traditions in Roman Catholic culture. Built using the horizontal log technique, common in eastern and northern Europe since the Middle Ages. The wooden church style of the region originated in the late Medieval, the late sixteenth century, and began with Gothic ornament and polychrome detail, but because they were timber construction, the structure, general form, and feeling is entirely different from the gothic architecture or Polish Gothic (in stone or brick). Later construction show Rococo and Baroque ornamental influence. The form of these Roman Catholic churches is deeply influenced by the Greco-Catholic and Orthodox presence in the region.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private guide service

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes

Explore World War 2 sites in Lower Silesia. Just 1,5h drive from Wroclaw is Project Riese - one of the most mysterious Nazi site in Europe. After Project Riese, your driver will take you to the Museum of Gross Rosen. It was a frightening Nazi concentration camp. Prisoners of that camp worked in Project Riese, Ksiaz Castle and many factories in a radius of more then 100 km. After visiting the camp your driver will take you back to Wroclaw.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Local guides

Visit the site of the most famous escape of World War II from a German prisoner-of-war camp that went down in history as “The Great Escape”. In a tiny compound 600 men worked for a year in secrecy on the tunnels named Tom, Dick, and Harry. Finally, on the night of 24th of March 1944, 76 prisoners managed to escape from the camp through the Harry tunnel but soon after 73 were recaptured during the chase. Outraged, Hitler ordered to shoot dead fifty of them which was an appalling abrogation of the Geneva Convention. Find out more about those dramatic events at the Museum of Allied POW Camps in Żagań, visit the grounds of Stalag Luft III and the memorial to the brave airmen who paid the highest price for an escape they considered a soldier's duty.

Inclusions: Light snacks

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We prepared with high precision and special for you a unique program of tour. During this tour you will explore the top attractions, the most famous places which are full of history and culture. Explore town among Medieval sights of the city and listen incredible storie, learn about the powerful Duchy of Pomerania and admire magnificent views from Wały Chrobrego Promenade. You will be led by licensed guide who has many-years of experience and they are the best in all country! All of it will make this tour very unforgettable.

Inclusions: Private walking tour in Szczecin led by licensed guide, Visiting Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle (free parts), Tickets to entry Basilica of St. James Apostle (in 4-hours version), Pick up from the hotel (only hotels in Szczecin Old Town), Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group, Tips about local restaurants, patisserie, pubs

Exclusions: Hotel pickup from hotels besides Szczecin Old Town

Discover Gross-Rosen concentration camp and find out more about Nazi operations here with this fascinating trip. Benefit from pick-up and drop off from your hotel, as well as private transfer to the camp, leaving you free to take in its history.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, guide service

Explore one of the most fascinating nazi defence line. Your driver will meet you at your hotel and then you can enjoy 2,5h ride throw beautiful polish country side. On the place you will learn why in 1930's Germans wre afraid of Poland and you go under the ground for at least 1h walk. The tour of bunkers takes around 1-1,5 h but sometimes they extend it up to 2h. On the place you can rent audio guides.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, english speaking guide

The most important attractions of Zakopane and the famous rafting on the Dunajec gorge, that is everything you need to see in Podhale. Fantastic location makes Zakopane the best viewpoint of the Tatra Mountains. It is a wonderful place to relax at any time of the year. In addition, the Dunajec Gorge is one of the most beautiful breakthroughs on our continent and it forms the largest tourist attraction on a European scale. On the way, great views of the Pieniny, Czorsztyn Lake and castles in Niedzica and Czorsztyn.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Entrance fees, Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Guide service

Exclusions: Food and Drinks

The Dunajec River Gorge runs through the Pieniny Mountains and is one of the best-known tourist attractions of Southern Poland. It is also featured on UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in Poland. Have a great time sitting back on the wooden raft and taking in the magnificent views of the Pieniny Mountains. Important notice: This tour will be held only if in the group will be at least 2 participants.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan/ bus, Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks

During the tour you will hear some surprising facts about the world's oldest profession - prostitution. You will be surprised at the kinds of secrets these magnificent old town streets hide. All kinds of people walked those streets: noblemen, dukes, and also sex workers. Who would have thought that the now luxurious and most well-known buildings would bring together unfaithful men, young students, and even dukes and high state officials in earlier times? You will see that Warsaw also had a red-light district, where you could meet women for money. How much did they earn, how did they live, who cared for them? You will hear all this and more on the tour.

Inclusions: Professional Guide Services, Organizing service

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Take a sobering tour, that shows you the complicated heritage of World War II and its lasting impact on the province. Visit the former German Nazi concentration camp of Gross Rosen known for its deadly work conditions in the granite quarry.Find out about the German strategy of extermination through labour. See the mysterious legacy of World War II - the Riese Complex in the Owl Mountains. Enter into the tunnels, find out about potential hypotheses of its purpose, see the guard rooms and spacious hall excavated in stone

Inclusions: Parking Fees

Exclusions: On the way to the tunnels, we arrange a stop in the local restaurant to have a lunch