Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest of Nazi Germany’s concentration camps. Located in German-occupied southern Poland, it took its name from the nearby town of Oświęcim, situated about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Katowice. The complex consisted of three main camps: Auschwitz I — the administrative centre; Auschwitz II (Birkenau) — an extermination camp; and Auschwitz III (Monowitz) — a work camp. On this guided tour of Auschwitz II-Birkenau, discover the terrifying but touching site where at least 1.1 million people were killed, 90% of them Jews from almost every European country. See the gas chambers where the vast majority were slaughtered using Zyklon B, and learn more about the Holocaust with your English-speaking guide. Hear about the most important original objects at Birkenau, and visit the permanent exhibition and original buildings on the grounds of the main camp (Auschwitz). Pay your respects and take some moments for reflection in a place laden with historic horrors.  With this tour, both skip-the-line entrance tickets and hotel pickup and drop-off in Katowice are included. However, if you are staying in a hostel, Airbnb, or any form of private residence, you will have to make your way to the meeting point at the local partner's office in the city center to begin your tour.

Your guide will greet you at the hotel and invite you for the fully private sightseeing. The history of Lublin Jews is almost as long as the history of the city - it has about 700 years. Before the outbreak of World War II, the Jewish population constituted 30% of the citizens of the city. Over time, Lublin became the center of Jewish culture, religion and science. In the 1930s, the largest and most prestigious rabbinical school in the world was opened in Lublin. The town was called the Jewish Oxford and the Jerusalem of Poland. Go through a Memorial Trail of Lublin Jews, that commemorates places related to the tragic history of the Jewish community and marks the borders of the ghetto in Podzamcze and the last road of Lublin Jews to Umschlagplatz, from where about 28,000 people were transported to the death camp in Bełżec. Hear about a world that no longer exists. See the Lublin castle, the Grodzka Gate (called also the Jewish Gate), Chewra Nosim Synagogue - the only preserved pre-war Jewish temple, the Old Jewish Cemetery, and the former Academy of the Sages of Lublin – currently hotel and synagogue. Finally, visit the Majdanek State Museum – the former German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp. Enjoy the most important places for Jewish history in Lublin and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Poland has a lot of to offer, each city is different and has interesting sights. We want to give you the chance to explore as much as possible. Starting in Katowice you will reach historic Krakow city! Enjoy more than you could expect - comfortable transport, private local guide, great sights and incredible stories. There are two options to adjust your travel preferences. Katowice is well-connected with Krakow by trains. Take a seat in comfortable train with your friends or family and be picked-up by local Krakow guide. He will take to lovely Old Town where you will see Krakow Barbican, St. Florian’s Gate, Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica. Follow the Royal Route where Polish Kings used to walk there years ago and see magnificent Wawel Hill. Walk around courtyard and find out great history behind this building. Also enter the most important Cathedral in Poland, it’s former place of coronation Polish Kings and burial place for many famous personalities. Slowly change the city vibes to reach Kazimierz District which used to be Jewish area. Now it delight its beauty, peace and lovely alleys, where you can relax. Visit Synagogue Tempel, admire its architecture and listen long story of former local community. Discover all hidden gems! After all the guide will bring you to the railway station for a train back to Katowice. For people who prefer travel by car we offer english-speaking driver on route and your guide join you in Krakow to show you the best Krakow highlights.

Be greeted by your guide at the hotel and invited for the fully private sightseeing. It's high time to explore Katowice – the capital of Upper Silesia. It is one of the most underrated tourist cities in Poland. Once the center of the biggest coal basin in Poland. Today a bustling city, the center of cultural and business life. Every year, numerous sports and cultural events, conferences and concerts take place here. In 2015 Katowice was officially made a UNESCO City of Music as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities initiative. Start your tour in the Market Square - one of the city's landmarks. On a way see a renovated old train station and Silesia Theatre. Go towards the Culture Zone consisting of: the Spodek (UFO shape arena), the International Congress Centre, the seat of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Silesian Museum. The museum is located on the site of the former "Katowice" mine and its main symbol is the tower of the Warszawa II shaft (the observation tower). All these buildings are architectural gems that have received multiple awards for their unique design. Finaly explore Nikiszowiec - the historic workers' housing estate of Katowice. This district is famous for its characteristic red brick mining buildings. Enjoy the most important places and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Travel with us from Warsaw to Lesser Poland by private car to join the official group tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Site. Learn about the biggest Nazi crimes committed during World War II and see the Holocaust site where 1.1 million people died. Immerse yourself in the turbulent history of Poland. Book a 11-hour tour to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp from Warsaw. For your convenience, we offer private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, so you will enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free journey with an English-speaking driver. Upon arrival in Oswiecim, you will join a group tour of the original labor camp Auschwitz I and the mass extermination camp Auschwitz II-Birkenau with a Licensed Museum Guide. See with your own eyes the original prison barracks, gas chambers and crematoriums used from mass murders. The live commentary will focus on the stories of daily starvation, harsh labor, punishment and death, but also of survival, resistance, escapes and liberation. The tour will be conducted in your native language and the size of the group will be limited to a maximum of 30 people, so it won’t be too crowded or too noisy. We’ll provide headsets/whispers for all guests. Book a 15-hour tour to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp and Krakow Old Town from Warsaw in 1 day. Poland's former capital is only a short drive away, so why not spend a few hours exploring its rich history and cultural heritage? On this private walking tour you will see the medieval Old Town with the Main Market Square featuring the iconic St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall and the old Town Hall Tower. You will also learn about the powerful Polish monarchs as you follow the Royal Route to the Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral. There will be free time for lunch and souvenir shopping, and your private driver will take you back to your accommodation in Warsaw.

Starting in the city of Wroclaw, journey to Czestochowa and admire the Polish countryside whilst on the 3-hour drive. Upon arrival at Czestochowa, visit the city’s famous Monastery, one of the most important locations in the lives of Polish Catholics. Take yourself on a self guided tour of the Monastery, or hire a local guide to teach you all about the rich history of the site. At the Monastery, marvel at the world-famous Black Madonna, which is shrouded in numerous legends of its origins. Some say the icon was painted on a cedar table-top from the house of the Holy Family by St. Luke, whilst other tales tell of its discovery in Jerusalem in the year 326 by St. Helena who brought it to Constantinople and presented it to her son, Constantine the Great. Wander around this iconic landmark and learn about the Catholic faith and how it has impacted the history of Poland. Decide for yourself which tales to believe about the origins of the Black Madonna and experience the unique religious atmosphere at this sacred location.

Prague is one of the most visited capitals in Europe, a world heritage city with amazing architecture, art and culture. It’s a great destination for a day trip from Katowice, so join us on a private trip from Poland to Czech Republic and explore wonderful Prague with a Local Guide. Experience the Bohemian dream! This one-day trip from Katowice to Prague will last 14 hours, with an approximate 6-hour drive each way. You will be picked up by a Professional Driver in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle early in the morning, and travel through the picturesque landscapes of Lower Silesia and Sudetes Mountains, crossing the Polish-Czech border with ease. Once you reach Prague you will feel the magical atmosphere of this historic city. A 5-Star Local Guide will greet you and then together you will explore the highlights of Prague, starting with the Old Town, where you will see the Church of Our Lady before Týn, Town Hall, and the famous Astronomical Clock. From the Old Town, you will head to the Lesser Town, crossing the iconic Charles Bridge. Visit the beautiful St. Nicholas Church to admire its exceptional interior, a true masterpiece of High Baroque style. Finally you will reach Prague Castle, the city’s top attraction and the largest castle complex in Europe. Explore its inner courtyards with richly decorated gates and see the monumental St. Vitus Cathedral. The guide will tell you stories and legends about Bohemian kings and other interesting facts about Prague. At the end of the day, you will return to your accommodation in Katowice.

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Katowice and travel to Moszna Castle, a historic residence built in the mid 18th century as a baroque palace. Begin the tour with an overview of the exterior of the castle. Note the unique fusion of various architectural styles, including Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance. Take a stroll through the gardens as you listen to your guide share fascinating insight into the history of the castle and the Tiele-Wienckler family that used to live there. After your introduction, head inside the castle for a look at its impressive interior. Wander through the castle’s rich chambers, including the ballroom, mirror room, great library, gallery, and the Count’s room. As you explore, get a better understanding of the castle’s former residents and what life here might have been like. Climb up to the castle’s tower to admire the fantastic views of the surrounding mountain landscapes. Later, visit the nearby village of Plawniowice, home to a magnificent palace bursting with fairytale charm. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere of the palace’s beautiful gardens, full of flowers, trees, and plants. Spend some time marvelling at the palace’s ornate architecture, as well as its array of sculptures and towers. At the end of a magical and insightful tour, enjoy drop-off back to your accommodation.

Katowice is an industrial city known for the discovery of rich coal reserves and at the same time is a real mixture of cultures: Polish, German and Jewish. It is a center of science, culture, industry, business and trade and was named a UNESCO city of music. See the sights of the Nikiszowiec area, part of the Katowice city. Enjoy a relaxing and easy transfer to Tarnowskie Gory, the city known for historic lead-ore mining. Its silver mine has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017. The visit in Historic Silver Mines starts in an interactive museum where tourists get the knowledge of methods of silver. It proceeds with going underground. The trail is 1,749 meters long; 270 meters are travelled by boats. Transfer back to Krakow.

Meet your driver at the hotel and be invited for the fully private tour to Krakow. Spend a day exploring a UNESCO World Heritage listed city. Begin your guided tour with a walk through the Old Town. Listen to stories about the architecture, inhabitants, local history and attractions of Krakow. Walk along Florianska, one of the most famous and most exemplary streets of Kraków, leading straight to the heart of the city – the Main Market Square. Today it tempts with a variety of shops, restaurants, and clubs, while centuries ago it hosted the solemn coronation and funeral processions of monarchs. Admire the Main Market Square, the most important public space in Krakow, the most expansive Market Square of medieval Europe, gathering everything most characteristic of the city and having the most distinctive hallmarks, the most beautiful, the most important, the most charming, the most… Stop by the Collegium Maius and the Jagiellonian University the oldest in Poland and in this part of Europe. Immerse yourself in the culture of Krakow visiting Wawel Hill an ancient centre of power: legendary – connected to Krak or Krakus, the mythical founder of the stronghold and his descendants, and historical: ducal, princely, ecclesiastical, and royal. Be amazed by the castle and the cathedral with a bell tower and catacombs where many Polish monarchs are buried. See the six-metre tall Wawel Dragon statue and stop by the cave on the bank of the Vistula where the legendary dragon inhabited, terrorised the locals and demanded offerings of cattle, though in an alternate version of the tale these were virgins. Heading back down into Old Town, walk along the medieval cobblestone streets to St. Mary's Basilica with a high altar by Veit Stoss (Wit Stwosz), a bugle call and the star strewn murals by Jan Matejko covering the vaulting. Visit Sukiennice - Cloth Hall - full of stalls offering typical Krakow souvenirs. See the defensive walls and Barbican fortress before hopping on the car back to Katowice.