Krakow Activities & Guided Tours

What to do in Krakow: best activities and guided tours

All info about Auschwitz tours, activities and excursions in Krakow (Kraków). Tips for activities, guided tours and things to do in Krakow, Poland:

Krakow Activities Tips

Online you will find a wide range of Krakow activities, Auschwitz tours, guided tours and excursions. Per category I have put together the most interesting activities and things to do for you:

1. Auschwitz-Birkenau

A tour to Auschwitz from Krakow is an impressive and emotional experience. The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp, located approximately 70 km from Krakow, is one of the most important Holocaust memorials. The tour usually lasts half a day and includes coach transport, a guided tour of Auschwitz I and the larger Birkenau. Guides provide in-depth explanations of the history and horrors that took place here. Many visitors find the visit deeply moving, making it an essential tour for anyone visiting Krakow who wants to understand more about this tragic history. By far the easiest way to visit Auschwitz is with one of these Auschwitz tours from Krakow. Due to the high level of competition from tour operators, this is a very affordable excursion from Krakow. Make sure to reserve your place on the tour at least one day in advance. You have three options for booking this Auschwitz tour:

1. Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour (English Guide) (info and bookings)
2. Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour (English guide + hotel pick-up) (info and bookings)
3. Excursion Auschwitz-Birkenau + Wieliczka Salt Mine (info and bookings)

2. Day trips from Krakow

Krakow is an ideal base for a variety of exciting day trips. One of the most popular destinations is the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 15 kilometres from the city. Here you can walk underground through beautiful salt sculptures and impressive underground chapels (more info Wieliczka Salt Mine tours). Another must-see is Zakopane, the winter capital of Poland, located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. This charming mountain village offers breathtaking scenery, hiking trails and unique highland culture all year round, both of which are a perfect addition to your stay in Krakow.

3. Krakow Guided Tours

Want to explore the city in a fun way? Consider a bike tour (book a guided bike tour here), a boat trip or visiting the communist district of Nowa Huta with a guide:

4. Popular attractions in Cracow

Getting the most out of some of the most important 'Things to do in Krakow'? Why not join one of the following guided tours of these attractions:

5. Evening activities

Looking for a fun evening program? Then visit a traditional Polish show, a Chopin concert or join a culinary walk through the city: