Things to do in Poland
Wieliczka Salt Mine Tours34 optionsMuseums41 optionsBest Museums in Krakow22 optionsKrakow Airport Transfer17 optionsKrakow Walking Tour45 optionsCity Tour Krakow9 optionsGdansk Airport Taxi16 optionsBoat Tour Gdansk6 optionsWalking Tour Warsaw44 optionsFood Tour Krakow20 optionsWarsaw Uprising Museum10 optionsWarsaw Airport Transfer17 options
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Krakow: Segway Old Town Tour & Medieval SquareYou'll get 15 minutes of Segway training, then ride through Krakow's Old Town for nearly two hours with a local guide who stops at the Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, St. Florian's Gate, and the Barbican. Safety gear and the Segway rental are included, and the guide gives you insider tips on local spots before you head out.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Krakow's medieval core without spending hours on foot — the Segway covers more ground in two hours than walking would, and the guide's commentary fills in the 700 years of history you're rolling past.
Warsaw Old Town & Royal Route: 2.5-Hour Walking TourYou walk the Royal Route and Old Town with a local guide, learning how Warsaw's medieval core was reconstructed after near-total destruction in WW2 and why that reconstruction became a model for the world. The tour covers Chopin's Warsaw, the Royal Castle, and the Barbican, ending in the New Town. It's 2.5 hours, pay-as-you-wish, and you meet at the Copernicus Statue.Is it for me?Book this if you have 2.5 hours and want the essential Warsaw story — the medieval core, the royal past, and the astonishing fact of its reconstruction — without arranging a private guide or navigating the landmarks alone. The pay-as-you-wish format means you're not locked into a price before you know if the guide is right for you.
Krakow: Old Town & Wawel Castle Guided TourYou walk the medieval streets of Krakow's Old Town with a licensed local guide, visiting St. Mary's Basilica, the Cloth Hall, and the Town Hall Tower before climbing to Wawel Royal Castle and its 900-year-old cathedral. The guide handles the history and timing, small groups keep the pace relaxed, and you're back in the city center by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Krakow's main landmarks—the castle, the cathedral, the Old Town—explained by someone who knows the city, without arranging entry or navigating the cobblestones alone. Expect a few hours on foot with a steady pace; that's what fits both the castle and the medieval streets into one morning.
Warsaw: Chopin Concerts Fryderyk Hall & Candlelight RecitalsYou arrive at the Fryderyk Concert Hall in Warsaw's Old Town, settle into a 19th-century salon setting, and listen to a world-class pianist perform a full Chopin recital nightly at 7pm. During intermission you're served sparkling wine or juice. The venue is intimate, the performers are competition laureates, and the whole evening takes about two hours. Book ahead for your preferred date, as seats fill quickly.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to hear serious classical piano in an intimate setting without traveling outside Warsaw's Old Town or spending an evening in a cavernous concert hall — the 19th-century salon design and nightly 7pm start time mean you can fit a full recital into your schedule and still have the rest of your evening free.
Krakow: Bochnia Salt Mine Tour with Underground Boat & TrainYou’ll taste salt in the air as you descend into Bochnia Salt Mine from Krakow, ride a mining train through echoing tunnels, float by boat along hidden waterways with local stories swirling around you, and return above ground feeling like you’ve touched something ancient — and maybe a little changed yourself.
Krakow: Chocholow Thermal Baths & Tatra Mountain PoolsYou're picked up from your hotel and driven two hours to Europe's largest thermal complex in the Tatra foothills. Spend 2.5 to 8 hours in 30+ mineral-fed pools at 32–36°C, with access to a quiet relaxation zone, children's areas, and a poolside restaurant. The driver returns you to Krakow in the evening; entry and transport are included.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Krakow who want to soak in mineral pools without arranging their own transport — the two-hour drive each way is built into the day, which is what makes a full afternoon in the baths possible. Plan for a full day out; the length of your stay in the pools is flexible, from 2.5 to 8 hours.
Krakow: Auschwitz & Salt Mine Day Trip with Entry & PickupYou’ll move from Krakow’s quiet streets to the solemn grounds of Auschwitz and Birkenau with a local guide who brings history close. Afterward, descend into Wieliczka Salt Mine’s cool tunnels for stories and carvings you can actually touch. With hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, and lunch included, it’s a full day that leaves you thinking long after you’re back.
Warsaw Polish Food Tour: 10+ Tastings in Old TownA half-day food walking tour in Warsaw's Old Town where you taste more than 10 varieties of Polish cuisine across 3 to 5 restaurants, guided by a foodie expert who teaches you the history, ingredients and cultural significance of each dish. The guide speaks English or Polish; vodka shots are included, and you receive a detailed booklet with recipes and cultural facts afterward. Come hungry—the amount of food counts as a full meal.Is it for me?Book the standard tour if you want the full range of Polish cuisine including traditional meat and dairy dishes; choose the vegetarian option if you eat plant-based and want the same depth of flavour and cultural teaching. The Polish Beer combo swaps some vodka for beer tastings if that's your preference—all three versions follow the same route and guide structure through Old Town.
Krakow Pierogi Cooking Class: Make & Taste Polish DumplingsA three-hour pierogi cooking class in Krakow where you shop the oldest marketplace for fresh ingredients, cook in a local kitchen, and taste the finished dumplings paired with regional alcohol. The weekday version includes the market visit; Sunday classes skip the market and start with snacks and drinks in the kitchen. A live guide in English or Polish walks you through dough, filling and the signature shapes, sharing local food knowledge and Krakow recommendations along the way.Is it for me?Book the weekday class if you want to move through the marketplace and choose your own ingredients; pick Sunday if you'd rather start cooking right away without the market walk. Either way, you're making pierogi by hand in a local kitchen, not watching a chef demonstrate—the three hours are yours to learn the skill and eat what you've shaped.
Auschwitz Tour from Krakow: Guided Visit & Hotel PickupYou get hotel pickup in an 8-seater minivan, transport to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a licensed English-speaking guide, entry fees, and a headset for clear audio. The flexible pickup window (5:30 AM to 2:00 PM) lets you choose the time that fits your Krakow schedule, and the return is to your hotel or another address in the city.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Krakow who want to visit Auschwitz without arranging transport or entry separately. The flexible pickup window (5:30 AM to 2:00 PM) means you can fit it around your schedule, and the minivan format keeps the group small enough for a reflective pace.
Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day TripYou’ll walk through Auschwitz-Birkenau’s haunting grounds with a local guide who brings history painfully close, then descend deep into Wieliczka Salt Mine’s winding tunnels and carvings. Includes hotel pickup or meeting point options, lunch break in Wieliczka, all entry fees and guided commentary—leaving you with more questions than answers (in a good way).
Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour & Hotel PickupYou get hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry, and a guided descent through 135 meters of salt chambers, including St. Kinga's Chapel with its salt-carved chandeliers and underground lakes. The drive takes 90 minutes round-trip, the mine walk takes about three hours, and you're back in Krakow by early evening. Book if you want the main Wieliczka experience without arranging transport or worrying about entry queues.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Wieliczka Salt Mine without arranging your own transport or standing in the entry queue — the pickup and guaranteed entry time are what make a full underground tour possible in a single afternoon from Krakow.
Krakow: Old Town, Wawel & Kazimierz Golf Cart TourYou ride through Krakow's three main districts in a covered golf cart with an English-speaking driver and audio narration in your language. The 1.5-hour tour includes stops at the Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, Kazimierz's synagogues and cemeteries, Ghetto Heroes Square, the Eagle Pharmacy, and Oskar Schindler's Factory, with time to step out and photograph each location before returning to your starting point.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Krakow's three main districts in one afternoon without arranging your own transport or spending hours on foot — the golf cart and fixed route mean you cover the essential sites and get back to your hotel rested, not exhausted.
Krakow Old Town: Night Ghost Tour & Legends with StorytellerYou’ll walk Krakow’s Old Town after dark with a local storyteller, hearing tales of ghosts, vampires, kings and alchemists as you pass churches and castle walls. Expect laughter, shivers and moments of quiet wonder as you see familiar sights turn mysterious by night.
Warsaw Historical Tour: Royal Gardens, Old Town & Ghetto, 3 HoursA 3-hour guided tour of Warsaw in a small group covers the Royal Gardens (Łazienki), the Ghetto area with the Monument to Warsaw Ghetto Heroes and POLIN museum, and the Old Town with its Market Square, Barbican and St. John's Archcathedral. Your guide speaks English, the coach is air-conditioned with room for up to 20 people, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Soft drinks and Polish chocolate candies come with the tour.Is it for me?Small groups work well here because the coach holds up to 20 people and moves through dense historical sites where a guide's voice carries better than on a larger bus. The 3-hour length fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating a full day, and hotel pickup means you don't navigate to a meeting point in an unfamiliar city.
Krakow Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou're picked up from your Krakow hotel 2.5 hours before your flight and driven directly to Balice Airport in a private, air-conditioned car. The driver speaks English, your luggage is included, and the price is fixed before you book — no surprises at the curb. A straightforward way to start your journey without arranging taxis or timing public transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive at the airport on time without arranging your own transport — the fixed 2.5-hour pickup window is what makes the timing certain.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Kraków: Skip-the-Line EntryThis is a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau departing from Kraków with skip-the-line entry, a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a documentary film before the visit. The tour covers Auschwitz I (the original concentration camp) and Birkenau (the larger extermination camp 3 minutes away), with groups limited to 30 people per museum regulations. You'll wear a headset to hear your guide clearly throughout, and the visit includes access to the gas chambers and crematoria. A passport or ID is required at the entrance. The pace and duration are set by the memorial's visitor service regulations, so timing is approximate.Is it for me?Choose the option with hotel pickup if you're staying in Kraków and want to avoid arranging your own transport to the camps—the driver collects you at a set time and returns you after the tour, so the logistics are settled before you book. The discounted option works if you're arranging your own way to the meeting point and want to save on the pickup fee.
Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish BoatA guided city cruise on Gdansk's Motława River aboard a wooden replica of a traditional Polish river boat, carrying 12 passengers and a live guide in English or Polish. The route starts at the former Imperial Shipyard, follows the Old Town embankment past the Teutonic Castle ruins and 15th-century crane, then loops through Ołowianka Island and Granary Island. The small boat size lets you reach places unavailable to larger vessels, and a blanket is provided for the journey.Is it for me?The small wooden boat accesses narrow channels and closer views of the castle ruins and 15th-century crane that larger vessels cannot reach.
Krakow: Zakopane Snowmobile Tour & Thermal BathsYou're driven from Krakow to a UNESCO wooden village and a sculptor's workshop, trained on a two-seater snowmobile, then ride through Tatra mountain trails with photo stops. After grilled oscypek and mulled wine at a shepherd's hut, you soak in thermal baths for 2.5 hours before returning to the city. The whole day runs about nine hours including the drive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride snowmobiles in the Tatras and soak in thermal water on the same day without arranging transport, training, or entry tickets separately — the fixed itinerary and included stops handle all three, which is what makes a full mountain experience fit into one trip from the city.
Krakow: Jewish Quarter Walking Tour & 7 SynagoguesYou walk through seven surviving synagogues and the WWII ghetto square with a local guide who explains the architectural and historical context of each stop. The tour includes the Eagle Pharmacy, Remuh Synagogue, Plac Nowy's contemporary revival, and the Schindler's List courtyard. Groups stay under 35, and you pay what you think the experience deserves.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Krakow's Jewish history with a guide who knows the context and the people behind it, not just the buildings. Groups stay under 35, and you pay what the experience is worth to you — no fixed tip expected.
