Day Trips & Excursions in Krakow

Experience traditional Polish country life on a full-day tour from Krakow to Zakopane, a charming resort village nestled in the Tatra Mountains. Take a guided sightseeing tour of the historic town center dotted with unique guesthouses, cozy restaurants and local craft shops, and taste specialty cheese produced from sheep that graze on the surrounding emerald hillsides. For an alpine thrill, soak up the breathtaking beauty of the Tatras with a cable car ride up to Gubalowka peak.

Immerse yourself in all things John Paul II, the beloved Polish pope-turned-saint, on this guided day trip from Krakow to Wadowice and Lagiewniki. Visit John Paul's hometown and marvel at the Way of the Cross in Kalwaria Zebrzydowsk.

See two of Poland's most-visited UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. Pay tribute to the lives lost during the atrocities of World War II at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where you can tour the former Nazi concentration camp and view exhibits related to its history and more than a million victims. Then, descend into a fascinating underground city ornately carved out of salt and stone at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II on this 6-hour tour from Krakow. Visit the hometown of the former Pope at Wadowice, marvel at the UNESCO-listed monastery of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, and see the Papal Window of the Archbishop's Palace in Krakow. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Make the most of your trip to Poland by visiting some of its most beautiful scenery. You won't have to worry about arranging transport, as a hotel pickup and drop-off, transfers in a minivan, and a horse carriage ride is included. You'll save time researching the best viewpoints, as your guide will take you to Tatra National Park, and then to Morskie Oko Lake. 

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, exploring each destination on guided tours. Learn the tragic impact of Poland's wartime history, then go underground to see caverns, chapels, and statues carved from salt. This 11-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Krakow hotels, entrance fees, and guided tours, with all transport by Wi-Fi equipped, climate-controlled vehicle.

Visit two of Poland's UNESCO-listed sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. Pay tribute to victims and survivors of the Holocaust on a guided English tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau former concentration camp, and then descend deep underground to explore the fascinating chambers and tunnels of the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine. Skip-the-line tickets and a break for lunch in between attractions make for a seamless experience.

Immerse yourself in all things John Paul II and St. Sister Faustina on this guided half-day tour by minibus. This pilgrimage-like tour takes you to Sister Faustina's Shrine, Pope John Paul II's home town and the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki, among other spiritual sites. Learn about the history of the pope-turned saint and about the interesting life of Sister Faustina.

Explore attractions outside of Krakow on this comprehensive day tour. Save time organizing your own transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel with ease in a comfortable vehicle to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wieliczka Salt Mine. At both sites, you're guaranteed to skip the long lines with entrance tickets included. You'll also enjoy guided tours which will enhance your experience with historical information.

Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz by yourself is almost impossible if you don't rent a car. Avoid the hassle of driving yourself with this guided tour that includes round-trip transport from Lodz. Plus, your admission ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum allows you to explore the former concentration camp at your own pace. Your guide also takes you on a tour of Krakow afterward.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine the easy way from Kraków on this organized tour. Don't worry about figuring out bus timetables or hiring expensive taxis to get to this popular natural and heritage wonder. Learn about the enormous salt cave, its history as a mine, and the amazing carved sculptures on a guided tour through two miles (3.5 kilometers) of tunnels.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as being one of Poland's most popular attractions. This 4.5-hour tour from Krakow includes a 2.5-hour guided tour of the underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pickup and round-trip transport.

Explore the pilgrimage destination of Czestochowa on this day trip departing from Krakow. Admire the famed 'Black Madonna' painting with a visit to the Jasna Gora monastery. While at the monastery, you'll also tour the Miraculous Picture Chapel and the Basilica. Afterward, venture along the historic Trail of the Eagles' Nests and stop in Pieskowa Skala to visit the 16th-century castle.

Delve into the regal history of Gdansk on a walking tour of the Royal Route, once only accessible to powerful monarchs. Exploring with a guide means you won't have to worry about getting lost and that you'll receive insider information about top Gdansk attractions such as Gdansk Old Town, Neptune Fountain, and Long Market. Plus, exploring on foot provides a more intimate glimpse into the city.

It's easy to take a quick day trip to Wieliczka and Krakow from Lodz with this full-day tour, including lunch and round-trip transport. During the day, visit the Wieliczka Salt Mines, which was one of the oldest salt mines in operation up until 2007. Then continue on to Krakow, and see Town Hall Tower, St. Mary's Basilica, and Krakow Barbican.

Combine two of Krakow's most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup and lunch. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, and learn the harrowing truths of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. After lunch, venture underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka mine, one of the world's oldest working salt mines.

Tour the incredible Wieliczka salt mine, a mine that has been continuously in use since medieval times. Stroll the underground chambers, marveling at the many sculptures made of salt at this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

Visit a pair of Poland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. First, pay tribute to Holocaust victims and learn about one of the darkest chapters in European history with a guided visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. After a lunch break, head deep underground to tour the mesmerizing chambers, tunnels, and saline lakes of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an incredible mining complex founded in the 13th century.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial site on this full-day tour from Krakow, Poland. Explore the complex and exhibits, discover the tragic events that took place there, and hear the personal stories of those who died there. Back in Krakow, taste a variety of Jewish dishes and listen to Klezmer music to end the day.

Descend 443 feet (135 meters) underground to explore the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this half-day tour from Krakow. Follow a tourism route through the salt mines to see the shafts, chambers, lakes, and galleries carved into the earth. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation from Krakow included.