13 Best Day Trips from Krakow 2021 - Best Krakow Day Trips

Great way to get acquainted with the city!

We really enjoyed our tour with Aleksander! After doing a ton of walking in cities before Krakow, we really wanted to rest without missing out on our sightseeing. This was an amazing affordable option. We got to see many major sites of Krakow while the guide provided history and significance. It was great to get to decide where we wanted to spend the remaining time we had there while seeing everything too. Aleksander was informative and even provided us with blankets when it got cold.

Reviewed by Stefania • May 21, 2018

Krakow in a Day: 3-Hour City Tour by Electric Car

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My wife and I took 2 tours with this company last week. The first was the Auschwitz and Birkenhau Tour. We were well looked after by the Discover Tour guide and driver. When we got to Auschwitz we were handed over to one of their tour guides. I believe her name was Anna. She looked after us for the Auschwitz and Birkenhau part. She was a very good tour guide who spoke good English. She had a passion in what she was telling us and was very emotional with it. She was very knowledgeable about the 2 sights and was not following a script like some tour guide do. The next day we went with Discover Cracow to the Salt Mine and once again we were well looked after. The company tour guide took us through the Salt Mine with one of the Salt Mine guides and once again we were provided with detailed account of the history of the mine. Both the Auschwitz and Salt Mine tour are well worth doing whist in Krakow and in my opinion Discover Cracow is a good company to do it with.

Reviewed by Ray T / TripAdvisor • November 14, 2014

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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Extraordinary

I have rarely seen anything this extraordinary. You start by going down a 'spiral' staircase that is square in cross-section and which seems infinite. There follows a 2 km walk though tunnels that frequently widen into display areas, chapels, ponds, son et lumiere, caverns. It is one wonder after another, difficult to encapsulate in words or pictures. The return to the surface is, mercifully, by a fast lift. Salt carvings, salt chandeliers, Salt statues. Goethe apparently called it a 'wonder of the world' in the 1790s - I have to agree with him. Our trip was marred slightly by a guide who thought that his role was to tell jokes rather than introduce the mine - but the sheer profusion and scale of the exhibits shone through his frail ego. I overheard other guides who were excellent. It is absolutely fascinating - please go! I went as part of a group - a category not included below in trip Advisor's list, so I have had to tick 'solo'.

Reviewed by PinkPantherGrenada / Tripadvisor • October 30, 2018

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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Overall a really good experience

This was a really great way to see the city if you are tight for time. We chose to do this today which was our last day, as we had planned tours the previous days. The guide/ driver was so helpful and so friendly. We unfortunately didn’t get his name, but whoever was driving the 9:30 tour today, was really great!! We purchased tickets separately for Schindler’s factory, which you have an hour in. At times it does feel rushed because you can’t stop and look at everything but you get a good enough feel for the museum. Overall a really good experience I would highly recommend!!

Reviewed by Anita / GetYourGuide • March 19, 2018

Krakow in a Day: 3-Hour City Tour by Electric Car

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If it's the only thing you do in Krakow...

...do this!!!

Fantastic tour: see beautiful countryside, learn things about Nazi culture that you've never heard or read, view the magnificent beauty of hundreds of years of labor in the salt mine.
Our driver picked us up at our door, spoke great English, stopped us at a great restaurant, and dropped us wherever we wanted to go.
One thing: you need a soft schedule that allows for 10 hours OR MORE. There are a lot of people in both locations so the timing is variable.

Reviewed by Katherine • September 21, 2018

Auschwitz Museum and Salt Mine 1 Day Tours all inclusive with local guides

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What a fantastic experience. Our guide was friendly and easy going and a mine of information. He really seemed to be enjoying taking us around the area and seemed genuinely proud of 'his city'. He spoke about how his family we're influenced by the events of the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's and was genuinely interested in our understanding of the social and political changes as the country moved from the 1950's to the present day. Loved the vintage car too!

Reviewed by David / GetYourGuide • March 16, 2020

Nowa Huta retro car tour about communist Poland in Krakow

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Amazing underground complex

The must do if you are in Krakow. The tour is about 3km walk through the network of caves - you start by descending approx 60 meters via wooden stairs so get ready for some physical excercise. The caves and corridors, which were created in the past 500 years of salt mining is a unique sightseeing - some of the rooms can accommodate hundreds of people. It is an exciting excurse to the history of salt mining.

Reviewed by Ivo_Dolezal / Tripadvisor • October 31, 2018

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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We booked through the hotel on arrival into Krakow to go to Auschwitz and the Salt Mines. It was brilliant value for money and we thoroughly enjoyed the trips. Auschwitz was very emotional but something that everyone should visit if they get the chance.
The Salt Mines were amazing although be aware of the 380 steps down straight away and then a couple of hundred after. You do get a lift up (thank god).

Reviewed by karen_dave_10 / TripAdvisor • November 14, 2014

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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Absolutely fascinating incredible place

A completely unique experience. The sheer scale and history cannot be overstated.
It's a 1 mile walk through the key chambers, albeit there's 200 miles if tunnels.
The carvings are incredible, and the cathedral in the middle is stunning.
The walkthroughs are well presented, and if you're reasonably fit with good shoes it's easy to walk around. Temperature is c15 degrees, air is fresh.

Reviewed by 568andys / Tipadvisor • November 21, 2018

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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Brilliant!

This was a great way to start our stay in Krakow. Highly recommended, as it gave us a true overview of where to find things in the city and decide what to do and what to see on the days that came later and even though it was extremely cold outside, in the car it was much warmer and we could enjoy the city. Do it, you will not regret it.

Reviewed by Alena / GetYourGuide • March 19, 2018

Krakow in a Day: 3-Hour City Tour by Electric Car

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Absolute must do!

The tour is approx 2 hours long with a short break in the middle. It is very interesting and informative. Our tour guide was great. Toilets are free here but the will try get an extra tip. Loved this experience. We got a salt lamp from the stalls outside as they are cheap than the ones found inside! Would highly recommend this tour.

Reviewed by selenastorm / Tripadvisor • October 16, 2018

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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The saltiest of trips

When going to the salt mine I was not sure what to expect. What welcomes us was a maze of chamber and passages filled with sculptures and beauty. Only a 30min bus journey from krakow main square this is a must see attraction. Our guide Joanne was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by benrankine90 / Tripadvisor • November 15, 2018

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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We did the Salt mines tour in the afternoon, which was fantastic experience, lots of steps down, so people with walking problems would struggle. Dont worry you get the lift for your return to the surface. We were picked up from the hotel and dropped off at the end of the day.

Reviewed by pearlyLondon / TripAdvisor • November 14, 2014

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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We really enjoyed the tour. It was great fun going around the city in those classic cars from the communist era, but what we enjoyed most was that the guide was also very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting background infos for us. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed by Marlene / GetYourGuide • October 29, 2019

Nowa Huta retro car tour about communist Poland in Krakow

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Wonderful!

We were well looked after on their wonderful tour. Pickup and drop off were reliable, as was the handover to the onsite guide. The van was clean, roomy, comfortable.
We tour itself was very interesting and we highly recommend it when on vacation in Krakow.
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Reviewed by Carol • April 24, 2019

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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Fantastic tour with an English speaking guide. He was very knowledgable and interesting with plenty of stories and information. The car was fantastic fun and a great addition to the tour. Good value for money! Thanks!

Reviewed by Owen / GetYourGuide • November 18, 2019

Nowa Huta retro car tour about communist Poland in Krakow

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They arrived on time, the drivers were good too! Salt Mines is a must see! Great experience :D Beautiful carvings and a great tour guide!! He was so funny and interesting :D

Reviewed by holiday_worshiper20 / TripAdvisor • January 18, 2015

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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The tour is full of interesting information about Poland during communist era. The bomb shelter is a must. The tour guide is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!

Reviewed by Rebecca / GetYourGuide • December 12, 2019

Nowa Huta retro car tour about communist Poland in Krakow

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A real surprise

This really is a surprising place. Excellent tour - our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all questions asked of her.

Reviewed by An Inactive User • October 18, 2016

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow

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Brilliant, very Knowledgeable guy, a great tour!

The guide was extremely interesting and knowledgeable. Such a great way to see and find out about Kraków

Reviewed by anonymous / GetYourGuide • March 19, 2018

Krakow in a Day: 3-Hour City Tour by Electric Car