Things to do in Krakow
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Zakopane Day Trip: Cable Car, Thermal Baths & Cheese Tasting★ 4.91 (13,186) · 11h–12h
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Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow: 7-hour guided visit★ 4.76 (5,261) · 7h
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Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow: Guided visit with entry★ 4.75 (10,016) · 7h
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Krakow: Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip★ 4.73 (4,439) · 10h–12hUS$ 139View ›
Auschwitz Birkenau from Krakow: Skip-Line Tickets & Licensed Guide★ 4.56 (4,102) · 7hUS$ 57View ›
Krakow to Auschwitz: Guided Museum Tour & Hotel Pickup★ 4.66 (4,082) · 7hUS$ 29View ›
Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow: Guided Tour & Transport★ 4.51 (3,750) · 4h 30mUS$ 24View ›
Auschwitz & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip from Krakow with Pickup★ 4.78 (3,178) · 10h–12hUS$ 146View ›
Krakow City Center to Airport: Private Transfer & Luggage Help★ 4.82 (2,563) · 25mUS$ 36View ›
Zakopane & Hot Springs: Gubałówka Cable Car & Thermal Baths from Krakow★ 4.93 (1,980) · 11hUS$ 46View ›Top rated (10)
Private Bike Tour Krakow: Old Town, Kazimierz & Planty ParkA private bike tour of Krakow where you cycle through the Old Town, Kazimierz and surrounding neighborhoods with a guide who builds the route around your interests and pace. The guide suggests stops at Barbakan, the Grote Markt, churches, the Castle and the Wisla riverbank, but you choose what to linger on and where to rest. Helmets and bicycles are provided; the tour runs three hours and is available in English or Dutch.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover Krakow's main neighborhoods without the pace of a group tour — the guide adapts the route to what interests you, and you stop whenever you want to photograph, rest or sit down for a drink.
Kraków Vodka Tour: 7 Polish Spirits & Hidden BarsYou start with tapas and two clear vodkas at a single venue, then walk through Kraków's Old Town with a local guide to three more bars, tasting five more varieties — including home-made flavoured vodkas you won't find anywhere else. You finish with pierogi at a favourite local spot. The tour takes two to three hours, includes seven vodkas total, and leaves you knowing enough to order confidently and having seen the parts of Kraków most tourists miss.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Polish vodka and see Kraków's best bars without having to find them yourself or figure out what to order — the guide handles both, and the fixed stops mean you're not wandering the Old Town trying to decide where to go next.
Krakow: Pierogi Cooking Class & Market Tour in Local HomeYou’ll shop Krakow’s lively farmer’s market for fresh ingredients with a local guide before heading to their home kitchen to make pierogi by hand. Along the way you’ll pick up a bit of Polish language and taste snacks like cheese or pickles. The day ends around a shared table with your hosts over homemade dumplings and local beer—a real slice of Krakow life.
Krakow Food Tour: Polish Tastings in Old Town & KazimierzA 3-hour food tour of Krakow led by a local guide, walking through Old Town and Kazimierz to taste traditional Polish cuisine at independently owned venues. You start at Small Market Square with cheese and beer, move through hidden local spots for soup and pierogi, then finish in Kazimierz's former Jewish Quarter with Jewish-influenced dishes and bison grass vodka. The private option includes hotel pickup; the small group tour departs from the city center.Is it for me?Book the private tour if your group wants the guide's full attention and hotel pickup to start the evening without navigating to the meeting point; choose the small group tour if you're traveling solo or want to meet other food-curious travellers and prefer to meet in the city center.
Krakow Pub Crawl: Old Town Bars & Clubs with ShotsYou’ll join fellow travelers for a guided Krakow pub crawl through Old Town’s bars and clubs, complete with free welcome shots at every stop and skipping the lines into each venue. You’ll laugh over drinking games, wander cobbled streets at night with your group, and end up dancing with new friends — maybe even surprising yourself along the way.
Krakow Airport Transfer: Private Car & English DriverYou get picked up at arrivals by an English-speaking driver in a modern car, with luggage help and real-time flight tracking—no negotiating fares or hunting for transport. The journey to your Krakow hotel takes 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, and the cost stays the same regardless of delays or detours. Return transfers to the airport can be arranged at the same time you book your arrival, so both ends of your trip are settled before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue—the driver meets you at arrivals, the price is locked in before you arrive, and you're in your hotel without arranging anything else.
Krakow Club Crawl: Free Drinks & VIP Nightclub EntryA five-to-six-hour bar and club crawl in Krakow with pickup included, one hour of unlimited alcohol, free shots at each venue, and VIP entry to one of the city's hottest nightclubs. A professional photographer documents the night and shares photos on the operator's social media. Minimum age is 18; the experience suits all fitness levels and works well for solo travelers looking to meet other people.Is it for me?You'll leave with photos from the night and a crew of new friends from the bars and clubs you hit together.
Krakow: WOMAI Museum Darkness Experience & Blind GuideYou enter total darkness at the WOMAI Museum in Krakow and navigate everyday situations—crossing streets, sitting at tables, moving through rooms—guided by someone who is blind and knows this world intimately. Your other senses sharpen as you learn to move without sight, and the guide answers questions throughout. Entry and the guide are included; plan for around 90 minutes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand blindness from the inside rather than read about it—the guide's presence is what makes the difference, turning a gimmick into genuine perspective. It's demanding but not dangerous, and moderate fitness is all you need.
Krakow Bike Tour: Hidden Sites, WWII & Jewish HistoryThe Hidden Krakow Bike Tour is a three-hour guided route through Podgórze and Kazimierz that covers Second World War and communist-era sites most visitors don't find on their own. You ride to a Jewish cemetery, Schindler's factory, the former Jewish ghetto, and Zakrzowek for a panoramic view of the entire city. The guide speaks English or Dutch and the bike is included.Is it for me?Choose the English tour if you speak English, or the Dutch version if Dutch is your language—the guide and all explanations follow your choice at checkout. The three-hour pace works for anyone comfortable on a bike; if you prefer walking or have mobility concerns, a walking tour of the same sites would suit you better.
Dunajec River Rafting from Krakow: Traditional Wooden RaftsThis day trip from Krakow combines a 1.5-hour rafting descent of the Dunajec River through Pieniny National Park with visits to a working shepherd's cabin, a mountain chairlift, and the spa town of Szczawnica. Hotel pickup in Krakow is included, along with entry to Czorsztyn Castle, the chairlift, and a tasting of the region's mineral waters. The rafting uses traditional wooden rafts steered by experienced guides who share stories about the landscape and local traditions.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Krakow without a car — the hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport, and the fixed itinerary holds the whole day together, from the castle and cheese tasting through the rafting and chairlift to the spa town square, all within a single departure time.
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Historic Krakow Walking Tour: Old Town & Wawel CastleThis walking tour covers Krakow's Old Town and Wawel Castle in 2.5 hours with a live English-speaking guide who meets you at St. Mary's Basilica. You'll see the Barbican, Medieval City Walls, Wawel Royal Palace, Wawel Cathedral, Cloth Hall Market, Collegium Maius, and the Main Market Square while learning about Pope John Paul II, Nicolaus Copernicus, and the Krakow Dragon legend. The guide works on donations—you decide the amount at the end of the tour.Is it for me?The donations model means you're not locked into a price before you go—you pay what the experience felt worth to you once it's over. That works well if you want to explore Krakow's highlights with a guide but prefer not to commit to a fixed fee upfront.
Krakow: Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Walking TourYou walk through Krakow's 700-year-old Jewish Quarter with a professional guide, visiting the Old Synagogue, Ghetto Heroes Square with its Holocaust memorial, and sites from Schindler's List. The tour ends in revived Kazimierz, now a hub of street art and food. You pay what you think it's worth at the end, and the guide meets you at St. Mary's Basilica under a blue umbrella.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand Krakow's Jewish history and WWII ghetto without arranging a private guide or navigating the quarter alone—the donations model means you're not locked into a fixed price, and the professional guide handles the difficult history with the depth it deserves.
Krakow Old Town & Wawel Walking Tour: Local Tips & Food SpotsA 2.5-hour walking tour of Krakow's Old Town and Wawel Hill led by a local guide in English, Spanish, Polish or Turkish. You'll walk past the iconic landmarks—St. Mary's Basilica, the Cloth Hall, Wawel Castle, Jagiellonian University—but the guide takes you through hidden courtyards, the open-air market where locals shop, and food spots tourists miss. After the tour ends, your guide sends you a personal list of restaurants, bars and day trips so you can keep exploring on your own terms.Is it for me?Book this if you want the iconic Krakow landmarks but also want to know where locals actually eat and what the city feels like when you're not following a crowd. The guide's personal recommendations mean you're not starting from scratch when the walk ends.
Kraków: GOjump MEGAPARK Trampoline & Inflatables 1hYou get one hour of unlimited access to the GOair Inflatable Park section at Poland's largest trampoline facility, with over 25 attractions spread across 5,000 square meters. Trainers are on-site, entry is included, and you can reach it by public transport from central Kraków. Bring socks and book your time slot ahead.Is it for me?Pick this if you want an hour of active play without planning stops or routes — the park does the thinking, and the variety of inflatables and trampolines keeps both kids and adults moving the whole time.
Segway City Tour Krakow: 30 minutes to 3 hoursA guided Segway tour of Krakow with flexible durations from 30 minutes up to 3 hours, including professional instruction, helmet and a live English-speaking guide. Routes vary by option: shorter rides focus on the Old Town and Barbican, while longer tours reach Wawel Castle, Kazimierz's Jewish heritage sites, and the Vistula River. A short training session prepares you before the ride begins.Is it for me?Pick a shorter option if you want the Old Town's main sights in under an hour, or go for the full 3-hour tour if you're staying a full day and want to see Wawel, Kazimierz and the river in one ride. The Segway covers more ground than walking without the fatigue, so longer routes become possible in a single afternoon.
Krakow Trampoline Park: 2 hours bouncing on 50+ attractionsYou arrive 20 minutes early to change and get jumping socks, then spend two hours moving between 15 different attractions — trampolines, inflatables, obstacle courses, and arcade games — with trainers on hand for safety and instruction. Afterward, you recharge at the JumpBar. Kids from age four are welcome, and non-jumpers can hang in the arcade zone. The whole thing is on one fixed schedule, so you pick your hourly slot and show up ready to move.Is it for me?Right for families with kids over four, groups of friends, or anyone who wants to burn energy without planning multiple stops — the fixed hourly schedule and all-in-one location mean you just show up and jump.
Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour & PickupYou get hotel pickup in Krakow, a 2.5-hour guided walk through salt chambers, an underground lake, and a salt chapel 300 feet below ground, then return transport to your accommodation. The guide speaks English, groups stay under 22 people, and the fixed schedule means you don't have to figure out timing or tickets yourself — just show up with warm clothes and comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Wieliczka highlights without arranging your own transport or tickets — the pickup from your Krakow hotel and the fixed 2.5-hour schedule mean you just show up with warm clothes and let the guide handle the rest.
Zakopane & Tatra Mountains Day Trip from Krakow with Cheese TastingYou’ll ride from Krakow through rolling hills to Zakopane, taste fresh Oscypek cheese in a real shepherd’s hut, wander lively Krupówki Street with its mountain-town energy, and take the Gubałówka funicular for wild Tatra views. The mix of tradition, food, and scenery lingers long after you’re back in the city.
Zakopane Day Tour from Krakow: Tatra Mountains & Cable CarA full-day guided tour from Krakow to Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains, with hotel pickup, cable car admission, and visits to the wooden village of Chocholow and the ski jump sites. The tour lasts around nine hours with an English-speaking guide, includes a tasting of oscypek smoked cheese, and covers all transport and entry tickets—you arrive back at your hotel in the evening without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want cable car, cheese tasting, and mountain views bundled with transport from your hotel—book the guided tour for stops at each, or the transfer-only option if you'd rather explore Zakopane independently.
Zakopane & Tatra Mountains: Day Trip from Krakow with Cheese TastingYou’ll ride up Gubałówka Mountain for sweeping views of the Tatras, stroll lively Krupówki Street, taste fresh oscypek cheese in Chochołów village, and spot traditional wooden homes — all with pickup from your Krakow hotel and a local guide who brings every stop to life.
