KRAKOW · POLAND
Krakow’s best days out.
The 15 most popular self-guided tours in Krakow. The ones worth setting a day aside for, with prices, run times and who runs them.
45-minute Vistula River cruise in Krakow past Wawel Hill and the Bridge of Love, with Polish/English audio guide and optional drinks.
Most Popular“enjoyed a relaxing cruise plenty to see on both sides of river lots of photo opportunities”
Self-guided Auschwitz-Birkenau day trip from Kraków with language brochure, round-trip bus, and entry tickets. See Judenrampe.
A small-group 1-hour Krakow Vistula catamaran cruise with English audio guide, two decks, bar, and heater options for great views.
See Kraków from the Vistula on a 50-minute cruise with English or Polish audio. Pass Wawel, Kazimierz, and bridges for $18.
“very good value and lovely trip on a beautiful day”
Self-guided Auschwitz-Birkenau from Kraków with transport and entry tickets. Spend time at Auschwitz I and II at your pace.
Sail Krakow’s Vistula at night in a wooden gondola with English-Polish audio. See Wawel lit up, Kazimierz, and bridges.
“Such a nice boat ride! It ended up being just my group of friends and we loved it. The city was pretty all lit up and we got to bring drinks from the restaurant on board. Blankets provided too!”
From Krakow, visit Auschwitz-Birkenau in a 7-hour trip with shared transport, an official paper guidebook, and entry tickets included.
“Wow! I had an absolutely amazing and honourable experience. This is one of those places that everyone should make a way and come to as it really deepens your respect, your understanding and your overall outlook on the tragedy that occurred and the horrors inflicted on so many human beings at the hand of one…”
A 2-hour audio-guided walk up Wawel Hill to Poland’s royal core: courtyards, cathedral, and the Dragon’s den, with multilingual audio.
A self-paced English audio walk on Wawel Hill with courtyards, legends, and a real-fire dragon show every 10 minutes.
“Very disapointed. We have not tickets and we have to take audio guide in other place that the Castle.”
Self-guided Auschwitz-Birkenau day trip from Krakow with pickup, timed camp access, and a guidebook in your language for $36.
“Auschwitz is a profoundly significant but somber tourist attraction. It offers a chilling insight into the Holocaust and the horrors of World War II. The guided tours and exhibits are educational and moving, making it a crucial destination for those seeking to remember and learn from history. Approach with respect and understanding.”
Krakow Old Town audio walking tour with headset: self-paced loop through UNESCO sights, legends, and lesser-known corners for $5.
Private transfers from Krakow plus a self-guided Auschwitz visit with timed entry at Auschwitz I and free Auschwitz II access.
“Ziggy was a wonderful driver! This was a terrific day spent as I chose to go with the self guided visit. Highly recommend for those that would just like to explore and keep track of time on their own.”
Kraków Old Town and Jewish Quarter with a smartphone audioguide. Walk 2.5 hours at your pace, seeing Wawel and Kazimierz for $8.27.
“Good way to get familiar with the Old Town of Krakow on your own. It's a little cumbersome to figure out how to navigate to the places relying on google maps and the app - may be better if you download the maps before you start out?”
Private Krakow panoramic tour by heated golf cart with 27-language audio guide. See Old Town, Kazimierz and Podgórze in 90 minutes.
Auschwitz-Birkenau day trip from Krakow with transport and entry tickets. English orientation, then self-guided time at Auschwitz I and II.
“Everyone knows the story of Auschwitz but it nothing if you actually go on the tour and see for yourself about the atrocities done to these people.”
The old city, and every road out of it.
