Day Trips in Krakow

Escape the city for a day and swap Krakow for Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains on this full-day tour. Take a dip in thermal pools, go for a hike up Gubałówka Mountain, or ride the funicular and enjoy panoramic views across the range. Alternatively, explore the town and its unique architecture, and immerse yourself in the highland culture at your own pace. A complimentary self-guided audio tour of Krakow is included for use at your leisure.

Get out of Krakow for the day on this half-day guided tour of the amazing Wieliczka salt mines. Learn about the history of the salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Get an up-close look at the life of John Paul II on this 5-hour tour to Wadowice, the former pope's childhood home, from Krakow. Journey through the Beskidy Mountains, visit the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and explore the Archbishop's Palace as your expert guide provides illuminating background on the beloved pope. Your tour will conclude with transportation back to Krakow.

Escape the city and enjoy a healthy dose of Polish culture on a private 8-hour day-trip to Zakopane from Krakow. Admire the charming village of Chocholow, full of traditional timber houses, observe a cheese making demonstration at a dairy, and absorb stunning views of the Tatra Mountains in Zakopane, a historic spa town. Receive undivided attention from your guide and enjoy free hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow.

Explore Zakopane, Poland's popular destination for winter sports, and the Tatra Mountains on this day trip departing from Krakow. Escape the bustle of the city and head to the top of Mt Gubalówka on the funicular railway. Soak up incredible views from the peaks before discovering Zakopane's traditional mountain architecture, shops, the Tatra Museum and more. Your day will conclude with transportation back to your Krakow hotel.

Make the most out of your time in Poland by getting out of Krakow and visiting the unique Wieliczka salt mine. Wander the miles of underground passageways, marveling at the intricate and ancient sculptures made from salt in some of the 20 historic chambers. Learn about the history of the mines during this fascinating visit.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a half-day tour from Krakow, including private, round-trip transportation. Hear the history of the 700-year-old mine on a guided group tour and wander its chambers and tunnels. See the Chapel of St Kinga carved from salt and examine mining artifacts from the Middle Ages. Added bonus: travel to and from the UNESCO-listed site via private vehicle and select a departure time that best suits your schedule.

Discover the history and charm of the Polish highlands on this full-day tour from Kraków to the mountain resort town of Zakopane. Admire traditional wooden architecture in the villages of Chocholow and Jaszczurowka, visit a historic cemetery, and enjoy free time to shop and have lunch on Zakopane's famous Krupowki Street. Ride a funicular up Gubalowka Hill to cap off the day with spectacular views of the Tatra Mountains.

Capture the bohemian spirit of Nowa Huta on a private 3-hour tour in a vintage Fiat 126p from Krakow. Alongside your guide, you'll travel to the center of Nowa Huta, Plac Centranly, to see landmarks like the 13th-century Moglia Abbey, the famous crucifix of Teatralne, Steelmill Gates, Lord's Ark Church, or Post Office Square. Learn about the rich socialist heritage of the city before you embark on a pleasant stroll around the Nowohutian Lagoon. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Descend to the atmospheric depths of one of the world's oldest working salt mines on a half-day trip to the Wielickza Salt Mine from Krakow. Alongside your guide, you'll travel to a depth of 462 feet (140 meters) and navigate an atmospheric tangle of underground chambers replete with mining machines and impressive carvings. Marvel at structures made entirely from salt as you listen to the salt mine's rich history and ascend to sea level in a swift lift. Round-trip transport from your Krakow hotel is included.

Journey deep below the earth's surface to the mysterious chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on this half-day guided tour from Krakow. Explore various levels of the 700-year-old mine, including chapels and galleries filled with glittering salt sculptures, and learn the intriguing underground history of one of Europe's original UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Explore the underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a 4-hour tour from Krakow. Follow an expert guide through the mine's tunnels and chambers and discover the Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, an exhibition on the history of Poland's salt-mining, figures carved from salt and more. See why this 700-year-old complex has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour will conclude with drop-off back at your Krakow hotel.