Kraków · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
The 6 best self-guided tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason — start there.
45-minute Vistula River cruise from Wawel Hill past the Bridge of Love, with English audio guide and optional drinks. $18.
“enjoyed a relaxing cruise plenty to see on both sides of river lots of photo opportunities”
From Krakow, visit Auschwitz and Birkenau with round-trip bus and skip-the-line entry, then explore at your own pace with a brochure.
“Had an amazing trip with my fiancée. Bus service was prompt and efficient so don’t be late! Communication was excellent.”
Krakow Vistula River cruise on a modern catamaran with an English audio guide. Small group, two decks, bar, restroom, great views.
“myself and my husband went on the evening boat trip, we did have a problem finding where to get the boat but messaged them and nothing was any trouble..they sent pictures of where the boat was docked and phoned me to make sure I could find it...once on board the captain was very friendly and the information he gave during the trip was outstanding. would highly recommend this. 10 o of 10.”
Cruise Krakow’s Vistula River for 50 minutes. See Wawel, Kazimierz, bridges, and riverfront sights with an English or Polish audio guide.
“Lovely hour long trip along the Vistula river on the top deck of a paddle boat, with an interesting pre recorded guided, helped by the hot sunny weather. Good value.”
Take a 1-hour Vistula night gondola in Krakow, with English and Polish audio commentary, wooden boats, and illuminated landmarks along the river.
“We booked the 8.45pm and Krakow was all lit up and beautiful. Captain was lovely👌There were only four of us on our boat and we all had blankets. There was audio commentary on the boat but it was intermittent.”
From Krakow, visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with shared transport, a paper guidebook, and timed stops in Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau.
“Wow! I had an absolutely amazing and honourable experience. This is one of those places that everyone should make a way and come to as it really deepens your respect, your understanding and your overall outlook on the tragedy that occurred and the horrors inflicted on so many human beings at the hand of one man and his collaborators. This is an experience that I will never take for granted and I am so grateful that I got to be a part of this tour. The tour guide (Martyna) was very passionate and informative about the historical events and it further brought Auschwitz to life. I would definitely recommend this…”
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