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Krakow program

Krakow is a delight. Explore it and absorb it better with a little help of our tour guides. You can either take a comprehensive, full 3-4 hours City Tour: An Introduction to Krakow or let us show you Krakow from 11 (ELEVEN) different perspectives. Alternatively, you can take part in coach excursions to the many fascinating destinations around Krakow.

Our tours are conducted in English, Polish, German, French and Italian - each walking tour only 240 PLN (approximately 50 EUR) per small group. Every program is customized to your preferences. You will see all the highlights in a friendly atmosphere. The distances will not be too long. When necessary, we use transport means.

1. AN INTRODUCTION TO KRAKOW (Private tour)

The very best of Krakow in 3 hours with an experienced tour guide: Wawel Castle and Cathedral - the most beautiful and sacred place in Poland, royal tombs. The Royal Route: Kanonicza and Grodzka Streets. The ancient university areas on the way. A gentle walk through the largest mediaeval square in Europe. We will visit the oldest shopping mall, the Sukienice cloth hall and St. Mary's Church (including the Gothic wooden altar by Wit Stwoss). The tour finishes at the fortification wall - the Barbican Gate.
Only 240 PLN/ tour

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KRAKOW 11x DIFFERENT

Do you want to learn more about Krakow? Treat yourselves with more time and we will show you the Cracovian Universe.

Click here to see details on eleven specialized outings around Krakow. Private guides.
(Krakow can be Royal, Civic, Holy, Learned, Jewish, Socialist, Legendary, Hilly, Fortified, Monasterial, and Amusing)



2. KRAKOW CITY TOUR (Organized tour)


If you prefer to join an organized tour taking place every day at 10.00, do not hesitate to book it for only 80 PLN (18 EUR) per person. The groups are small and you will visit the most interesting places in Krakow during 2.5 hours.
Only 80 PLN/ person


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3. WIELICZKA SALT MINE (Organized tour)


Salt Mines in the little town of Wieliczka (20 km from Krakow) are a thrill of mediaeval engineering and are justly listed as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. A subterranean labyrinth of corridors, chambers and halls hewn from salt. The mine dates back to the 12th century and the lowest corridors are more than 300 metres underground. We will descend 100 metres at the start of the journey and ascend by a fast lift.
Only 115 PLN/ person (4 hours) children discounts


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4. AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP (Organized tour)


A gruesome trip to Auschwitz museum situated in the army barracks which were converted by the Nazis into concentration camp. Screening of a documentary movie and company of an expert guide. The journey continues after a break with an extension to Auschwitz II - the largest concentration camp. An impression one will never forget.
Only 115 PLN/ person (4 hours) children discounts


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5. CZESTOCHOWA MONASTERY + PIESKOWA SKALA CASTLE (Organized tour)

Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa is the religious capital of Poland. Come to see the worldwide known miraculous Black Madonna, Basilica and Armory. On the way back we will pay a short visit to the scenic 'Eagle's Nest' trail - a line of several castles built on limestone hills, we will stop at the Pieskowa Skala Castle.
Only 240 PLN/ person (9 hours)


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6. ZAKOPANE AND THE TATRA MOUNTAINS (Organized tour)

Poland's winter sports capital located 100km south of Krakow, the center for great hiking and nestled under the highest part of the Carpathian range, the Tatras with many peaks over 2,000m. Zakopane is our home and we will ensure a wonderful day full of Polish folk, artistic images, photographical scenes, unique wooden home architecture and rewarding shopping time. Our hamlet began attracting famous Polish artists and musicians over 100 years ago and still has a magnetic appeal. The tour will visit places of significance in Zakopane's history including the Chocho³ow wooden village where the Zakopianski style originated including the workshop of Jan Zieger, Witkiewicz's chapel in Jaszczurówka, ski jumps, old cemetery and the summit of Guba³ówka hill accessed via a funicular train for spectacular views of the mountain range. Then to a regional inn for a traditional highlander lunch and one hour free time in Poland's most famous shopping mall, Krupowki, then return to Krakow. Lunch is included.
Only 240 PLN/ person (9 hours)


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7. KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA (Tour organized upon request)

Beautiful pilgrimage site dear to Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojty³a was born 4 kilometres away in Wadowice - you can see his family house and the ground where he played football). Baroque Bernardine monastery with a Via Dolorosa (the Stations of the Cross) - a long sequence of chapels and Marian stations. A UNESCO landmark.
Price depending on number of participants - 7 hours


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8. PIENINY & DUNAJEC GORGE (Organized tour)

Depart for the Pieniny mountain range located to the south east. Rolling green hills with medieval strip farming and horse drawn ploughs transport visitors back in time and our first stop is the 13th century Niedzica mountain castle which protected the former Polish / Hungarian border. A guided tour inside then a short drive to Scromowce where we board the wooden canoe rafts for a two hour float down the Dunajec river which winds its way through one of Europe's most spectacular mountain gorges and one of Poland's most popular tourist attractions. The rafts are steered by boatmen dressed in regional costume who have been responsible for visitors for nearly 200 years. Afterwards terminate in the spa town of Szczawnica and lunch in the cozy castle restaurant. On the way back to a visit to the 500 year old wooden church in Debno with its original artifacts and preserved wall paintings. Lunch is included.
Price only 240 PLN per person (8 hours)

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Please note: this is a casual dress day with minimal walking involved. The raft trip is completely safe and regulated by the river water level which cannot exceed 1.2m.

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