City Tours:

ESSENTIAL KRAKOW

A unique fusion of the must-sees with hidden highlights. See the Krakow's Old Town and the Jewish district from a locals' perspective. Follow the Royal Route (the Barbican, the Main Square, St. Mary's Church, the University Quarter, the Franciscan Church, the Wawel Hill and more). Get to know where poets go for a coffee, sneak into courtyards, discover the most interesting stories about Krakow's past and present.

DURATION: ca 3h
PRICE: 88 PLN / 22 EUR per person

This tour is a perfect starter if you are a newcomer but also highly recommendable for those who already know the city. We skip the dull details and concentrate on making this tour an unforgettable journey through Krakow’s past and present.

Inclusions:

· guiding service
· visiting sites which are the most relavant as regards the programme of the tour

THE OLD TOWN

Best city tour available. Major sights, history of Poland, fun facts, unusual symbols and traditions - all included in an entertaining walk with a professional and knowledgeable city guide.

DURATION : CA 3 H
PRICE: 55 PLN / 15 EUR per person

More about the Old Town:

It is because of the beauty ot the Old Town with its original Medieval street layout, marvellous architecture and unique atmosphere that distinguises Krakow from the rest of Poland. The Royal Route, - the hightlight of the Old Town, which begins at St. Florian's Church in the northern part of the medieval Old Town, continues along Floriańska, Grodzka and Kanonicza Streets, and ends at the Wawel Castle – the old residence of Polish monarchs built in the 14th century. With a number of prominent historic landmarks on its way, The Royal Road is a true reminder of a golden age in Cracow's history – the former capital of Poland. Some of the most noteworthy and famous landmarks and monuments standing on this historic path inlude:

A very well preserved medieval fortified outpost Barbakan at Basztowa Street. Floriańska Gate – an impressive Ghotic tower and the original entrance to the city. The Market Square - the largest square in Europe, also known for St Mary's church with its marvelous altar carved by Wit Stworz and the Sukiennince - Renaissance Cloth Hall with fabulous arcades designed by Italian architect J.M. Padovano. Most of the buildings surrounding the Main Square were erected hundreds of years ago. Some of them are home to The Historical Museum of the City of Kraków i International Cultural Centre. Wawel castle and the cathedral located at the end of the Royal Route, are one of the most impressive buildings in Northern Europe.The castle boasts a fantastic collection of Dutch
tapestries, war trophies, and Oriental Art. Royal Chambers and apartments, as well as the cathedral – the coronation and burial site of Polish kings are also a must-see.

Inclusions:

· The CITY: Wawel hill, Royal Castle and Cathedral, Old town, Jagiellonian University
district, the Planty Park, Main Square, St.Mary's basilica, remnants of fortifications
1/2 hour coffee break to discuss the social and economic situation in Poland
· fun stories and legends
· customs and traditions

NIGHT TAXI

The best way to experience Krakow at night! Get on our roomy car. "Night taxi" is an exclusive ride, unusual mixture of a guided tour and adventurous trip accompanied by a special soundtrack and a personal tale about the city. Visit places in the centre and the Jewish district which are normally inaccessible for tourists. Get to know why jazz was prohibited in Poland and which among the vodkas is an aphrodisiac. See the most beautiful panoramic view over Krakow and follow the footsteps of famous people. We stop at 7 different locations, where we get out - each stop is connected with a different story. After the tour we take you safely to your hotel or if you are still in party mood - to any place you wish.

DURATION: 3 H
PRICE: 135 PLN / 35 EUR per person

AUSCHWITZ BIRKENAU

The site of the gravest mass murder in the history of humanity. It remains a memorial that can serve everyone as a mirror of the human soul and a prism for looking deep within ourselves.

DURATION : 6 H
PRICE: 125 PLN / 32 EUR per person

More about Auschwitz Birkenau:

Auschwitz-Birkenau (1941 - 1945) was the largest of Nazi Germany's concentration camps. Located in German-occupied southern Poland, it took its name from the nearby town of Oświęcim, situated within the range of about 60 kilometers from Kraków, and 280 kilometers from Warsaw. The complex consisted of three main camps: Auschwitz I - the administrative centre, Auschwitz II (Birkenau) – an extermination camp, and Auschwitz III (Monowitz) – a work camp. In 1990, the figure of the people killed in the camp was placed at 1.1 – 1.6 million. About 90 percent of them were Jews from almost every European country. Most of the dead were killed in gas chambers using Zyklon B; other deaths were caused by systematic starvation, forced labor, lack of disease control, individual executions, and the so-called medical experiments. At the end of the war, the SS made great efforts to destroy what remained of the camp, burn the archives, and murder all the people they referred to as the „Bearers of Secrets”. However, they did not manage to destroy everything; evidence, witnessess, and memory still exist.. Auschwitz is a legible and unambiguous symbol that touches upon the fullness of human heart. It is no accident that more and more people visit the former camp every year. Only in 2007, more than 1.2 million people came to learn about what remains of the most horrible secret of the Third Reich

Inclusions:

· hotel/hostel pisk-up
· transportation
· tour leader
· guiding service
· visiting the most important parts of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II (Birkenau)
· hotel/hostel drop-off

WIELICZKA SALT MINE

The only salt mine in the world preserved in this condition! 135 meters underground! Visited by more than 1 million tourists a year!

DURATION: CA 4 H
PRICE: 135 PLN / 35 EUR per person

More about Wieliczka Salt Mine:

One widely-traveled Frenchman observed in the 18th century that Krakow's Wieliczka salt mine was no less magnificent than the Egyptian pyramids. "The historic Salt Mine in Wieliczka is the only site in the world where mining has continued since the Middle Ages. Lying on nine levels, its original excavations (longitudinals, traverses, chambers, lakes, as well as lesser and major shafts) stretch for the total of 300 kilometres: reaching the depth of 327 metres they illustrate all the stages of the development of the mining technology over time." The quotation comes from the justification of entering the Wieliczka Salt Mine into UNESCO's 1st World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage on 8th September, 1978 together with 11 other sites from all over the world. The mine is also notable for a long tradition of tourism: the famous, breath-taking site has been visited over the centuries by Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt, Dimitri Mendeleev, Boleslaw Prus, Ignacy Paderewski, Pope John Paul II, crowned heads, as well millions of people from all over the world. The salt mine forms an "underground town" with churches, lakes and passages.

Inclusions:

· hotel/hostel pick-up
· professional guide
· air conditioned mini-bus
· tour leader
· visiting the twenty historic chambers connected by two kilometers of passages. 135 meters underground.

AUSCHWITZ BIRKENAU AND WIELICZKA SALT MINE ON ONE DAY

In an attempt to meet the needs of our customers who enjoy a city break in Kraków, we would like to offer the Auschwitz Birkenau-Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour (both tours on one day) which not only gives you the opportunity to save time, but also money.

DURATION: 6 hours (Auschwitz Birkenau) + 4 hours (Wieliczka Salt Mine)
PRICE: 235 PLN / 60 EUR per person

8:40 am - hotel/hostel pick up
10:00 am - visiting Auschwitz and Birkenau
2:00 pm - one and half hour break (drop off at your hotel or in the city center)
3:45 pm - pick-up
5:00 pm - descent to Wieliczka Salt Mine
8:00 pm - drop off at your hotel or in the city center

Inclusions:

· hotel/hostel pick-up
· professional guide
· air conditioned mini-bus
· tour leader
· visiting the twenty historic chambers at the Wieliczka Salt Mine connected by two
kilometers of passages
· visiting the permanent exhibition and buildings on the grounds of the Main Camp
(KL Auschwitz I Stammlager)
· visiting the most important original objects at Birkenau.

WADOWICE- HOMETOWN OF JOHN PAUL II

Let us take you to the hometown of Pope John Paul II, the man who changed the course of history. Enter his house and follow his footsteps. Taste his favorite cream puff - kremówka!

PRICE:

2 participants - 325 PLN / 82 EUR  per person
3 participants - 245 PLN / 62 EUR per person
4 participants - 215 PLN / 55 EUR per person
5+ participants - 180 PLN / 45 EUR per person

At least 2 participants are required for the trip to be organized.

More about the tour:

Wadowice, with its stunning baroque architecture, is a charming town located 50 km to the west of Krakow.But apart from its architecture, the most important fact about Wadowice is that it is a hometown of the greatest of Poles i.e. Karol Wojtyla, known as Pope John Paul II. Our trip to Wadowice starts with a visit to the flat in which John Paul II was born on 18th May 1920. This is where he had spent all his childhood till he moved to Krakow to study at college. The place was turned into museum soon after Karol Wojtyla had been elected the 263rd Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The next important point of the trip is a nearby church where he was baptised and then served as an altar boy. As a part of the tour you will also see Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sancturay – a place of pilgrimage for many Catholics and a park complex from the 17th century, placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. As a priest and then Pope, John Paul II loved to walk the paths of the sancturay, which he found a great spiritual experience.

Inclusions:

· Hotel/Hostel pick-up
· private car/mini-bus with a driver
· private, professional guide
· visiting the most important parts of Wadowice, including Pope's house and the Basilica
· visiting the Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary

ZAKOPANE

Poland's winter capital located at the foot of Tatra Mountains. Savor the breathtaking views! Taste the Highlander's smoked cheese!

PRICE: 300 PLN / 75 EUR per person

At least 2 participants are required for the trip to be organized.

More about Zakopane:

Without doubt Zakopane is the most beautifil city in Southern Poland. Located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, it is the most popular skii resort in Poland. When it comes to outdoor activities like skiing, rock climbing, rafting, mountaineering, cycling or paragliding etc. there is no place like Zakopane that better serves these purposes. The city is also home to hundreds of sport tournamnets taking place all year round. In the immediate vicinity of Zakopane there is a land of natural beauty and wildlife preserved in The Tatra National Park – one of the oldest national parks in Poland. If you love hiking or mountain biking this a perfect place for you. But Zakopane boasts more than that. Before the World War I it had been widely regarded as the art and culture capital of Poland. The city had owed its status to many eminent artists, writers, and musicians who had settled there. Among them was Stanislaw Witkiewicz – a painter and father of Zakopane style in architecture, Ignacy Paderewski - a world-class pianist, as well as Karol Szymanowski - one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Having so many notable residents Zakopane has been the host of numerous music and theatre festivals. What also makes Zakopane so special is its folklore. Nowhere else can you hear the Podhale dialect – language spoken by the highlanders living in the Tatra Mountains, admire their beautiful hand-made outfits, taste a smoked cheese made of salted sheep milk (oscypek), listen to the traditional music or peek how local art is being made.

Inclusions:

· Hotel/Hostel pick-up
· English-speaking guide
· Zakopane sightseeing
· funicular ride to Mt. Gubałówka
· entrance fee to one Zakopane's museum

COMMUNISM PRO

Includes the most important sites of historical value regarding the Nowa Huta district. The tour ends in Społem stylish club (Main Market Square) where you will be treated to Polish vodka shots and watch a propaganda movie of the former Polish People's Republic. In an authentic car from the communist times: the Soviet Volga or the Polish working-class Nysa we'll drive past the most interesting places in Nowa Huta.

DURATION: CA 3,5 H
PRICE: 165 PLN / 42 EUR per person

The tour aims at showing the way Nowa Huta looked like in the past when it was a town in the vicinity of Krakow before it was incorporated as a district. We have chosen authentic cars from the Communist times, so that everyone can experience those propagandist times and understand the paradox of the "old system." We are not going to take you on a Nowa Huta show but to present facts and the real way Nowa Huta looked like, so as to show the authentic vision of Nowa Huta and Communism in Poland in the years 1950-1989. Our programme aims at delivering maximum historic information about Nowa Huta as well as deriding the "old system." It is not going to propagate the Communist system nor to refer to those times in a nostalgic way.

TRANSFERS from KRAKOW  AIRPORT to the city and back. We will take you to any other destinations chosen by you.

ONE WAY PRICE FROM KRAKOW AIRPORT TO THE CITY :

1-4 people - 100 PLN / 25 EUR

5-8 people - 130 PLN / 33 EUR

9-12 people - 190 PLN  / 48 EUR

13-16 people - 250 PLN / 63 EUR

17-22 people - 325 PLN / 82 EUR

23-30 people - 360 PLN / 90 EUR