From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Full-Day Guided Tour
Duration: 7 hours
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour Including Hotel Pick-Up
Duration: 4 hours
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Oskar Schindler's Factory and Museums Entry Ticket
Valid: 1 day
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Kraków: Schindler's Factory and Former Ghetto Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Krakow: Extreme Shooting Range with Hotel Transfers
Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Krakow: Private Airport Transfer
Duration: 30 minutes
Wawel Cathedral Entry Ticket and Audio Guide Tour
Valid: 1 day
Krakow in a Day: 3-Hour City Tour by Electric Car
Duration: 3 hours
Zakopane and Tatra Mountains Day Tour from Krakow
Duration: 10 hours
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Oskar Schindler's Factory and Kraków Historical Museums Pass
Valid: 1 day
Krakow City Card
Duration: 2 - 3 days
Krakow: Schindler's Factory Guided Tour
Duration: 90 minutes
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Best things to do in Krakow
On the banks of the Vistula River lies one of Europe's most awe-inspiring cities. Historic buildings and monuments abound and create the foundation upon which Poland's capital of culture stands proud. Here are its top attractions!
National Museum, Krakow
The main branch of Poland's National Museum boasts around 780,000 art objects that span throughout history. The key draw for tourists, though, is its emphasis on Polish painting.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
This 13th-century Wieliczka Salt Mine was in use until 2007. The miners had to spend so much time down there that they carved Catholic statues and chapels out of the rock salt!
Wawel Cathedral
For those worshipping above ground, this sightseeing essential has been the center of Krakow's religious life since the 11th century. Pope John Paul II was ordained at the Wawel Cathedral in 1946.
Bieszczady Mountains
Keen hikers should allow time for a day trip to the region's scenic Bieszczady Mountains. It's pronounced Bee-esh-chardy, for those unfamiliar with Polish!
Tatra Mountains
Significantly higher than the Bieszczady, a far tougher climb is rewarded with breathtaking views. We'd advise against taking Tatras' notoriously dangerous Orla Perć trail though!
Main Square, Krakow
Want to cover the main sights of Krakow in a day? Start your tour in the Old Town. The Krakow Main Square alone hosts Cloth Hall, the Town Hall Tower, and the Statue of Adam Mickiewicz.
Wawel
The magnificent fortress Wawel was the seat of the medieval Polish monarchy, but its fascinating history predates even then by quite a bit. Its oldest buildings date back to 970AD!
Planning Your Krakow Visit
How many days?
Krakow offers plenty to see and do, with some extremely appealing day trip options beyond its borders. Book your stay for at least 4 or 5 days.
Where to stay?
If you're only in town for a couple of days, booking a hotel in the Old Town or nearby Kazimierz will place you conveniently by Krakow's main sights. However, for visitors looking to keep their distance from the tourist district, Zwierzyniec might be the best place to stay. It's certainly the greenest!
How much money to bring?
Krakow is not expensive. Even if you only ate in the Old Town you could do all meals and drinks for as little as $30-40 a day. Match that amount for tours and attraction tickets (more for day trips). It's worth checking to see if you'll get a better exchange rate on your currency there, rather than before you leave. Also, don't be persuaded to start a tab in any bars you're not familiar with and check prices first!
Good to know
- LanguagePolish
- CurrencyPolish złoty (zł)
- Time ZoneUTC (+01:00)
- Country Code+48
- Best time to visitSpring and fall are the best times to visit, when temperatures are mild and tourist crowds are at a minimum!
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What people are saying about Krakow
excellent trip very sad but needs to be never forgotten .
fantastic driver Mathew he spoke brilliant English he was friendly and knowledgeable,drove very safely Thanks.
Outstanding performance by an extremely accomplished musician.
Probably the best piano performance I have ever had the pleasure of attending. Would really recommend this cultural experience. The venue is simple, but the quality of the music faultless.
Perfect and breathtaking tour, perfectly organised
This tour is perfect for people who would like to see two of Krakows "must sees" in just one day.
Those who don't remember the past are condemned to repeat it
What a brilliant guide we had in conrad we seen lots of other guides but conrad stood out from the rest he was brilliant. The tour was very sad but fascinating if you had any questions conrad was right there with the answer... If you go in the winter wrap up warm a lot of outside walking get some breakfast and if you're more than 10 mins away from the pick up point get a taxi .... If I said it's well worth a visit that would be selling it short.... You Must see this in your lifetime hope this is useful but I really can't say enough good stuff about this trip amazing
Very friendly and most enjoyable time, they even did a video of my tim
Really recommend the experience. Staff great, kindly and even did a video of my great time with them. Thanks very much!
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