Things To Do
Krakow City Tours
Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596 and has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Polish academic, economic, cultural and artistic life. Cited as one of Europe's most beautiful cities, its Old Town with Wawel Royal Castle was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. We highly recommend taking a tour through the city and learning about it's deep culture and history. Tours can be found in a variety of options from walking, electric car, or carriage.
Wawel Royal Castle
Wawel Castle is located on Wawel Hill in Krakow, ancient capital of Poland. Wawel Castle had been the residence of Polish kings for centuries and a site of most important events in Polish history. It is considered to be the symbol of Polish statehood. Walk around the grounds or get tickets to tour the inside of the castle.
Kazimierz District
Trendy, creative Kazimierz is Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter, now a jumble of indie galleries, quirky shops, vintage clothing stores and bars that range from hip cocktail dens to shabby-chic spaces.
Vistula River
Next to the Wawel Castle you'll see the Vistula River, the longest river in Poland. Walk, bike ride, eat, or boat along the Vistula river.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
One of the world's oldest operating salt mines & a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its attractions include the shafts and labyrinthine passageways, displays of historic salt-mining technology, an underground lake, four chapels and numerous statues carved by miners out of the rock salt, and more recent sculptures by contemporary artists. Wieliczka is about 30 minutes outside of Krakow by car or train. *Walking & Stairs Intensive **Outside of City Center (requires train/taxi or tour)
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Immerse yourself in a historical experience with a tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex, delving into the sobering events of World War II. Oświęcim is about an hour outside of Krakow by car and 1.5 hours by train. Tours can be done with or without a guide. *Walking Intensive **Outside of City Center (requires train/taxi or tour)
Zakopane
Zakopane is a resort town in southern Poland, at the base of the Tatras Mountains. It’s a quick trip from Krakow (~1.5 hour bus ride). Enjoy a day in the mountains hiking Morskie Oko, dining in the village, or at the thermal baths.