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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town features huge draws such as Wawel Castle, impressive museums, soaring churches, and Europe’s largest market square, the massive Rynek Główny. Reflect on the tragedy of the 20th century in the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, celebrate the renewal of the 21st century in the lively backstreets and squares of Kraków, and admire the harmonious confluence of the past and present of the city. Explore this historic European city in the best way possible by indulging in these amazing GetYourGuide tours in Kraków.
1. Krakow Extreme Shooting Range
When you get the chance to shoot and handle 33 different types of firearms and even test your skills with a broad selection of guns, including sniper rifles, Glock pistols, and AK 47 Kalashnikov rifles, you may have a unique experience at the Extreme shooting range, Kraków’s biggest shooting range. Choose a tour that best fits your interests, and skilled instructors will show you how to aim, fire, and handle a pistol to earn as many points as possible. After the session, compare your score with that of other tourists and snap some incredible pictures.
2. Oskar Schindler’s factory and Mesuem
This tour is tailor-made for you. Know all about and get an insight into Oskar Schindler, the brave German Nazi party member who saved more than 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust, and the inspiration behind the award-winning Schindler’s List. Experience some of the most inspiring World War II stories at Oskar Schindler’s former enamel factory in Kraków and unearth stories about the everyday lives of citizens in Nazi-occupied Kraków. Towards the end of the tour, visit the former Jewish Ghetto to see the Eagle Pharmacy on Heroes’ Square, wherein lies a permanent exhibition commemorating the Jewish massacre during the Holocaust.
3. Wieliczka Salt Mine tour
How exciting is it to tour one of the over 700-year-old salt mines still in operation today? This 2.5-hour trip takes you on a 2.5-kilometer, 1.6-mile journey of the 140-meter, 459.3-foot Wieliczka Salt Mine, starting from your Kraków hotel Your guide speaks English The mine is crammed with rooms filled with tools, mining machinery, sculptures, and incredible salt carvings. The mine is made up of nine beautiful levels below earth that feature altars, life-size sculptures, underground churches, and museums. The grandest church of them all, the church of the Blessed Kinga, and even an underground lake are not to be missed. Use the elevator to return to the surface after descending the mine’s floors via stairs.
4. Wawel Cathedral tour
During this audio-guided tour of the old Wawel Cathedral and the 12th-century Gothic cathedral on Wawel Hill, which is regarded as a national sanctuary in Poland, you can journey through the nation’s regal past. Discover the most important moments in Polish history, as well as the demolition and later restoration of the church, which exceeded its previous splendor. Get up close and personal with one of the biggest bell systems in Poland, the Sigismund Bell Tower, and take in expansive views of Kraków Old Town and the Vistula River’s oxbow. Lastly, see the John Paul II Cathedral Museum and the exquisitely sculpted chapels and burial chambers of Polish kings and leaders made of marble, steel, and wood.
5. Krakow local food crawl
This amazing three-hour food tour begins in the center of Kraków’s Old Town and offers you the chance to sample delicious foods and learn about traditional Polish recipes, culinary customs, drinks, and cuisine. Once you’ve met the tour guide, go explore the many flavors of Polish food, starting with obwarzanek, bagels, or pretzels, which are only made in Kraków and are protected by EU legislation. A fun sit-down traditional supper at a restaurant in the city center follows the visit to a street market. After dessert in a well-known café, the trip concludes with a tasting of many liqueurs and an explanation of their background.
6. The Auschwitz-Birkenau
A trip to Kraków would not be complete without paying homage to the largest concentration camp run by the Nazis, Auschwitz-Birkenau, which is about 35 miles (56 km) outside the city. This three-and-a-half-hour trip takes visitors around the three main camps-the administration headquarters of Auschwitz I, the extermination site of Auschwitz II, also known as Birkenau, and the work camp of Auschwitz III, also known as Monowitz—to relive the dark period of the Holocaust. Honor and pay your respects to the 1.6 million individuals, all of whom were Jews, who perished here. Auschwitz-Birkenau is now a poignant tribute to those who died there.
7. Electric City car tour
Then, on this three-hour electric car trip, explore and take in everything that the historic city has to offer. At the junction of Podzamcze & Św. Idziego, meet your driver-guide, who speaks English, and begin your trip by taking in the sights of the Main Square, Wawel Castle, Jagiellonian University, and the ancient structures and churches of Old Town. Proceed to the historic Jewish Quarters to witness impressive Christian churches, historic structures, and ancient Jewish synagogues from the former Kazimierz city. Visit the Ghetto, which has parts of the Main Square, the walls, and even Oskar Schindler’s Factory, to cap off your amazing trip.
8. Kraków Old Town, 90-minute Segway tour
Riding a Segway around Kraków Old Town at its height with a skilled local guide! Kraków, the capital of Poland, is credited with establishing Polish customs, food, and culture. View the original remains of the large defense wall that surrounded the entire city, the Barbican Armory. Discover the enduring myths, lore, and enigmas around Main Square and the dark dungeons. Admire the size of the Royal Wawel Castle and the 700-year-old St. Mary’s Church architecture. Take a ride down the Wisła riverfront to cap off your exciting trip and get some photos of the fabled Wawel dragon, which is famous for spewing fire.
9. Krakow crazy communism tour
On this 2.5-hour trip, see some of the most popular legacies and examples of communism that are still in operation in Kraków. See the socialist area of Nowa Huta, which includes homes and steelworks constructed in true Soviet Realist design, while riding in luxury in a vintage Trabant car. You may also learn fascinating anecdotes about life and experiences during the Communist era. Discover this unique endeavor, which began as a planned Communist model city but evolved into one of Poland’s main hubs for resistance and revolution.
10. Jewish quarter, Schindler’s factory, & former ghetto tour
Enjoy this electric car tour to learn everything there is to know about Kraków’s illustrious past. After meeting the tour guide at Grodzka 61 Street, explore the most famous locations in the Kazimierz neighborhood, such as Wolnica Square, Szeroka Street, and New Square, as well as exquisite temples and Catholic and Jewish churches. The trip takes place in an electric car. The famed Heroes of the Ghetto plaza may be found in the old Ghetto, and then you’ll go to the enigmatic Oskar Schindler’s factory. The trip concludes with a visit to the sole section of the World War II wall that still surrounds the Ghetto.
Kraków is a heady and mystical blend of past, present, and future Poland. The best way to explore this old-world historic city is via these amazing, customized, and detailed GetYourGuide tours.
