Kraków · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
The 12 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…”
Walk Wawel Hill with an English audio headset, learn castle legends at your pace, and catch the Dragon’s den fire show. Entrance tickets cost extra.
“Excellent audio tour. Own pace, stop for coffee. Very informative. Much better than wandering on your own not knowing exactly what you are seeing. Great value for money!”
Self-guided Auschwitz-Birkenau day trip from Krakow with pickup, guidebook, and time to explore Brzezinka and Auschwitz I at your pace.
“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.”
2-hour audio headset walk in Krakow Old Town with a map, UNESCO monuments, and legends from Grodzka Street for about $5.
“Caroline our guide was a gem helpful funny patient, the camps without a guide was a challenge but nothing can prepare you for the visit, May all visitors remember that what has gone before we must never let happen again, as human brothers and sisters with our differences may we respect each other live and let live in a world of peace, Amen”
Self-guided Auschwitz-Birkenau visit from Krakow with private transfers. English driver, easy pickup, and ticketed Auschwitz I in 6 to 7 hours.
“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.”
Private Krakow golf-cart panoramic tour with heated pickup and 27-language audio guide, gliding through Old Town, Kazimierz, Podgórze.
“Very good, did have a bit of trouble understanding guide but overall all I’d book this again”
Krakow Old Town and Kazimierz smartphone audioguide with offline map and historian audio, 2.5 hours in English, $8.27.
“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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