Eagles' Nests Trail castles tour Ogrodzieniec & Pieskowa Skała

Climb castle towers and walk ruins strung across 164 kilometers of upland landscape.

A full-day tour from Krakow following the Eagles' Nests Trail through the Krakow-Czestochowa Upland to four medieval castle ruins (Ogrodzieniec, Pieskowa Skała, Rabsztyn and Mirów) with hotel pickup, professional guide, air-conditioned transport and entry tickets. The tour runs ten hours and covers terrain adapted for visitor access, including observation towers, castle courtyards and viewpoints over the Błędowska Desert.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Zakrzowekpassing by
2. Pieskowa Skala Castle1h · entry included
3. Ogrodzieniec Castle1h · entry included

Castles and landscapes near Krakow

• Start trip from Krakow
• See castle in Korzkiew
• Pass through Ojców National Park
• Visit Pieskowa Skała castle courtyard and tower
• Explore ruins of castles in Rabsztyn and Ogrodzieniec
• Stop at viewpoint near Błędowska Desert
• Visit castles in Mirów and Bobolice
• Tour rebuilt castle open to public

The experience

The Eagles' Nests Trail is a 164-kilometer route threading through two voivodeships, named for the castles and strongholds that cling to rocks rising 30 meters above the landscape. This tour picks the most visited sites along it, starting from Krakow and moving through the Krakow-Czestochowa Upland. You travel by air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide who provides live commentary in English, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the price.

The day opens near Krakow with a stop at Zakrzowek and a pass through Ojców National Park, where you'll see the castle at Korzkiew. From there the route moves to Pieskowa Skała Castle, where you walk the courtyard and climb the observation tower. The Hercules Club rock formation rises nearby. The ruins at Rabsztyn and Ogrodzieniec follow. Both have been adapted for public access, and the views from the towers are the draw. Ogrodzieniec has gained attention as a filming location for The Witcher series. On the approach you stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Błędowska Desert, Europe's only desert. The tour closes at Mirów and Bobolice castles, which sit near each other. Bobolice has been recently rebuilt and opened to visitors.

Entry to all sites is included, as is transport and the guide. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for conditions. Service animals are allowed, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow.
• entry tickets to all four castles.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• professional guide with live English commentary throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

5-8 personsUp to 8 people · Guide in English · 08:30Tour for five to eight people, pickup is included

3-4 personsUp to 4 people · Guide in English · 08:30Tour for three to four people, includes pickup

2 personsUp to 2 people · Guide in English · 08:30Tour for two people, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 08:30

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Poland Active

Is this one for you?Choose this if your group wants a private minivan for just yourselves. You'll see medieval castles and upland landscapes in one day and return to Krakow by evening.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Eagles' Nests castles and why are they called that?

The Eagles' Nests are ruins of medieval castles and strongholds strung along a 164-kilometer trail through the Krakow-Czestochowa Upland. They earned the name because they perch on rocks, some rising 30 meters high, giving them the appearance of nests built in cliff faces.

Which castles do you visit on this tour?

The tour includes Pieskowa Skała Castle, where you visit the courtyard and climb the observation tower; the ruins at Rabsztyn and Ogrodzieniec, both adapted for visitor access with tower views; and Mirów and Bobolice castles at the end of the route. You also pass Korzkiew castle and stop at a viewpoint over the Błędowska Desert.

How long is the full tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs ten hours total. Hotel pickup is included, so the start time depends on where you're staying in Krakow and the operator's pickup schedule for your group size.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. The tour covers entry tickets, transport and guide services, but you'll need to arrange your own meals during the day.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The castle sites have been adapted for public access, though some walking and climbing stairs in the towers is involved. Dress for the weather, as the tour operates in all conditions.