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Polish Day Trips: The 15 Worth a Whole Day

1,169 tours  ·  from $3

Anything that comes with a guide, a minibus or a hull, gathered in one place. The 15 below are the ones that justify a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Hotel Pickup - Leaving Krakow by air-conditioned bus
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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Hotel Pickup

1.Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33,358 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $21Our pick

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned bus to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a 3.5-hour guided visit. You’ll see the Arbeit Macht Frei gate, barracks, gas chambers, prisoner belongings, and Birkenau’s platforms. Guides may include Nicholas, Nickolas, or Ziggy. Hotel pickup, small groups, and several languages are available.

“Very good, ziggy the tour guide was so informative and friendly”

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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Hotel Pickup - Leaving Krakow by air-conditioned bus
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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Hotel Pickup

2.Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29,340 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $21

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned bus to Auschwitz I and Birkenau for a 3.5-hour guided visit. You’ll see preserved barracks, prisoner belongings, crematoria ruins, and memorial sites with a licensed educator. Pickup, transport, and entry are arranged, with guides in English and several European languages.

“I would really recommend. We had a great tour guide Camilla, who was so friendly, informative & you could hear her passion for what she was talking about. Such a moving and eye opening experience.”

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Krakow: Auschwitz Guided Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup - The Krakow transfer: useful, but not always a short day
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Krakow: Auschwitz Guided Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

3.Auschwitz Guided Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,280 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $69

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau in an air-conditioned vehicle, then visit Auschwitz I and Birkenau with a licensed guide. Guides such as Agnieszka, Barbara, and Marget have been praised for clear, careful explanations. Choose transport, hotel pickup, language, and lunch options, but save the whole day because museum timing can change.

“My guid was VERY informative. Everyone who has a chance to visit Auschwitz should, especially in our current world.”

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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Pickup & Lunch - The museum film and Auschwitz I
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Pickup & Lunch

4.Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,800 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $21

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau by air-conditioned coach, then tour Auschwitz I and Birkenau with a licensed guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, or German. Expect a full, serious day with a museum film, preserved barracks, the Arbeit macht frei gate, and time at the Birkenau extermination site. Lunchbox pickup is available as an add-on.

“Excellent tour. Organised very well. Only downside 5.45am pick up”

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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour - Pickup from Krakow and the 4.5-hour schedule
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From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

5.Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,393 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $33

Descend 135 meters into Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided visit through 20 chambers of salt sculptures, chapels, machinery, and art. Choose Krakow pickup or meet in Wieliczka. Guides such as Eva, Magda, Michael, and Kuba are praised for clear, lively commentary. Allow about three hours, wear warm layers, and expect plenty of stairs.

“The guide was absolutely brilliant. Very witty and very informative. The earpiece receivers did cut out occasionally so we couldn't hear the guide sometimes as we were walking, but it didn't detract from the overall experience. Would definitely recommend a visit to the mine.”

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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour Pickup/Lunch Options - The Krakow pickup and three-hour road journey
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour Pickup/Lunch Options

6.Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour Pickup/Lunch Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,057 reviews · from $200

Travel from Krakow by minibus or coach to Auschwitz I and Birkenau with an English-speaking museum guide. Expect about 3.5 hours on site, original barracks, prisoner belongings, exhibitions, and the Birkenau extermination camp. Pickup times can change, and the lunchbox is optional.

“Very nice transportation vehicle including TV to show a documentary on route. Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly”

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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour - The morning transfer from Krakow
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour

7.Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,020 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned bus to Auschwitz I, Birkenau, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Expect an early start, a serious guided visit, plenty of walking, and a warm underground finale with original salt sculptures. English-speaking guides, headsets, entry fees, and optional pickup are included.

“We had a really lovely day. We booked for 9am but was aware can start much earlier. We got picked up at 5.20am from hotel and took to the bus where we were with our tour guide and group. It seemed a long ride to Auschwitz, about an hour and a half. Once there we had a break for coffee/breakfast before starting the tour. Our guide for this tour was fantastic. Plenty of time given to ask questions and to look/take pictures where we are allowed. Then on to Birkenau about a 5 minute drive from Auschwitz, everything is outdoor and it was snowing so remember to wrap up for…”

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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket - Auschwitz I: evidence inside the original camp
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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

8.Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,197 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz and Birkenau by air-conditioned van or minibus. A licensed museum guide leads you through Auschwitz I and the vast Birkenau site, with headsets at Auschwitz I, entry fees, and return transport included. Expect about seven hours, extensive outdoor walking, airport-style security, and a serious, emotional visit.

“Very interesting and informative trip. Wear comfy shoes (shoes that you dont mind getting mucky) wrap up warm, lots of walking. We opted out of the lunchbox so take snacks/food. Its worth a visit if your in Krakow”

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Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transport - The Krakow pickup and the 30-minute ride
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Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transport

9.Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7,429 reviews · from $55

Travel from Krakow in air-conditioned transport to Wieliczka Salt Mine, then follow a licensed guide through salt-carved chapels, sculptures, machinery, and underground chambers. The visit lasts about 2.5 hours, with guides available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Hotel pickup and private groups may be available.

“Excellent tour, slight mishap at the start as the bus was 3 seats short but the company sorted it and took us and 1 other passenger by taxi which followed the bus, a different bus was arranged for the transfer back which had more seats. our guides were both excellent, had a really good day. Many thanks 😊”

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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car - The journey from Krakow to the wooden villages
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

10.Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,463 reviews · from $51

Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with a live English-speaking guide, tasting Highlander cheese and regional vodka along the way. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, then relax for three hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Kamil, Olaf, Michal, and Niko are praised for clear instructions and friendly help.

“Very well organised and the events planned were fun. Kamil, our guide, was unbelievably helpful and was even handing out advice for the rest of our trip in Krakow. We did not feel left in the dark at any point and Kamil guided us every step of the way and you also had the freedom to explore as and when you wanted.”

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From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Tour with Transfer - Transport from Krakow: useful, but allow most of a day
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From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Tour with Transfer

11.Auschwitz Birkenau Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,134 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $21

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau by air-conditioned bus, with a tour assistant helping from pickup to return. Choose a self-guided visit with a brochure in your language or a professional guide. You will see Auschwitz I, the Judenrampe, and Birkenau, where the largest mass killings took place.

“Both guides Daniel and Simon were amazing,, so knowledgeable and respectful of the situation”

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Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour - Getting from Krakow to the mine
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Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour

12.Wieliczka Salt Mine Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,872 reviews · 150 - 270 minutes · from $33

Travel from Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mine, then follow a live guide 135 meters underground through 20 chambers, historic salt workings, carved statues, and St Kinga’s Chapel. The mine tour lasts about 2.5 hours. Transport from Krakow is optional, and guides may lead tours in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, or German.

“we didn't have to wait long, the guide was very informative & it was so interesting”

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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader - Starting in Krakow at Pawia 18b
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

13.Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,452 reviews · from $37

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz I and Birkenau by bus or minivan with a tour leader, museum entry, maps, and a multilingual online guide. You will see prison barracks, personal artifacts, the unloading ramp, crematory remains, and the memorial. Leaders such as Marcel, Jacob, Mary, and Miroslaw are praised for clear instructions and thoughtful support.

“This was an amazing tour, well organised trip and the your leader was very helpful. Highly recommended.”

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From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Small Group Tour with Pickup - From Krakow to the museum by minivan
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From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Small Group Tour with Pickup

14.Auschwitz Birkenau Small Group Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,010 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned minivan to Auschwitz I and Birkenau. A licensed museum guide leads the visits, with about two hours at Auschwitz I and 1.5 hours at Birkenau. Expect early pickup options, strict ID checks, plenty of walking, and a moving, tightly scheduled day.

“I really liked our guide. He was very informative. He also watched out for everyone in the group. He made sure that everyone was together. No one was left behind.”

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Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van - Entering Auschwitz I with the museum guide
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Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van

15.Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,769 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned minivan, with pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, an official English-speaking museum guide leads a 3.5-hour visit through both camps with headphones. Drivers such as Tomasz, Igor, and Paweł have helped guests with timing, tickets, lunch, and local advice, though guide and pickup times vary.

“We were picked up at 6:45 our driver was lovely, then on to a guided tour which was fantastic!! We ordered a pack lunch which was well worth the money you only get a very short break from one camp to another so the pack lunch was ideal! We were a family of 10 and before our trip was reading a lot of horror stories about trips been cancelled, extremely early pick ups. We didn’t experience any of this in fact our trip couldn’t of gone any better! Would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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