8 Self-Guided Tours in Poland, Priced and Timed

1.Auschwitz-Birkenau and Self-Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 576 reviews · 7 - 11 hours · from $21Our pick

Travel from Krakow by bus to Auschwitz-Birkenau, collect your museum ticket with help from an English-speaking tour leader, then explore Auschwitz I, Birkenau, and the Judenrampe with a printed guide in your language. The flexible format suits independent visitors, though long waits and limited Birkenau time can affect the day.

“Our guide Martin was very knowledgeable polite and courteous, he was great! the trip was very well organised and went smoothly. Highly recommended.”

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2.Auschwitz Birkenau Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 67 reviews · from $21

Travel from central Krakow to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau by air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking tour assistant helps with entry, then you explore independently using a paper guidebook. The day lasts about seven hours, with time at the Judenrampe, Auschwitz I, and Birkenau.

“The driver was excellent. He was also the tour guide. He had a great knowledge of the subject matter and talked just enough. We were a little unsure about what to do when we arrived at our first stop but he was very patient and explained everything to us again. The day ran without a hitch after that. However, I do have a suggestion for the event organisers. The app said that the tour bus was leaving at 8am. We got a WhatsApp message saying that the time has changed to 8:55am. No problem, except that a follow up email for the organising group a little later said that the…”

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3.Auschwitz Birkenau Tour from Krakow with guidebook Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $36

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking licensed driver. You receive admission and a borrowed guidebook in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Russian, then tour Auschwitz I and Birkenau independently for about 3.5 hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“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.”

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4.The Birthplace of Poland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Poznań

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Walk from Cathedral Island to Śródka with an English-language VoiceMap audio guide. In 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, you’ll hear about Mieszko’s palace, Poznań Cathedral, the Jordan Bridge, the Śródka mural, Prussian fortifications, and the city’s archdiocese. Download the route for offline use and walk at your own pace.

“To go into the Salt mines you can either walk down a lot of stairs or go down in a lift (there is a fee for this). Once down it is an amazing trial of passageways and artefacts and later sculptures made by some of the miners. This opens out into a huge area with lights and sculptures (one depicting the last supper). There are also smaller private chapels to view by prior arrangements. Return up from the Salt mines in the lift (free to go up). Shops and cafes are there.”

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5.Warsaw’s Old Town A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow an English-language VoiceMap audio tour from Castle Square through Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town. Hear about Royal Castle, medieval defenses, Jan Kiliński, the Little Insurgent, Solidarity, and the city’s wartime destruction. You walk at your own pace with offline maps and audio, ending near the Strong Man Statue and Vistula views.

“Could not get the tour to work properly, I downloaded the right app, but still the app kept routing me to my phone settings. Which confirmed I had location services on properly. Still, I was not able to start the tour in the app.”

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6.Birkenau Self-Guided Visit from Krakow with Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Krakow in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then explore Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau on your own. You get about four hours at the memorial, admission included, with time to move at your own pace. Driver Ziggy is specifically noted for smooth hotel pickup and drop-off.

“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.”

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7.Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Follow a 90-minute, 3-kilometer self-guided walk through central Warsaw with the VoiceMap app. Hear about the Warsaw Uprising, the Little Insurgent memorial, Poland’s wartime struggle, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before finishing at Józef Piłsudski’s statue. Audio, maps, and route data work offline.

“Perfect for travelling on your own, when you'd like to explore on your own time. Very informative and easy to follow.”

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8.Krakow Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Follow a self-guided Krakow route from the Barbican through the Old Town, Wawel Hill, and Kazimierz. Your phone provides 26 historian-narrated recordings, landmark images, and an offline map in English. Plan on about 2.5 hours of walking, bring headphones, and remember that no human guide or entrance tickets are included.

“To była fantastyczna wycieczka! Z audioprzewodnikiem mój spacer po mieście stał się ciekawy i inspirujący. Bardzo dużo się dowiedziałam o lokalnej historii i zwyczajach. Polecam!”

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