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Krakow, Poland

Things to Do in Krakow

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

Most booked tours and tickets in Krakow

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

4.913,557 reviews11h
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

4.710,370 reviews7h
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van

Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van

4.85,332 reviews7h
Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

4.74,457 reviews10h
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up

Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up

4.74,366 reviews7h
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Pickup Options

Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Pickup Options

4.53,872 reviews4h 30m
Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour

Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour

4.83,251 reviews10h
Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)

4.92,288 reviews11h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Krakow's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Krakow

  1. 1Main Market Square
  2. 2Wawel Castle
  3. 3St. Mary's Basilica
  4. 4Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
  5. 5Auschwitz Day Trip
  6. 6Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • A Perfectly Preserved Medieval Core: Walk through the Florian Gate and along the Royal Route to the Main Market Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been the city's commercial and social heart since the 13th century. Explore the underground museum beneath the square, which reveals the original medieval merchant stalls and streets.
  • Deep and Moving Historical Layers: Confront the 20th century's darkest chapter with a solemn day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Then, witness resilience in the revitalized Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, where you can visit the Old Synagogue, see Steven Spielberg's filming locations for 'Schindler's List', and dine in Plac Nowy.
  • Unbelievable Subterranean Wonders: Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a breathtaking underground city of chapels, lakes, and sculptures—all carved from salt by miners over seven centuries. Don't miss the stunning St. Kinga's Chapel, with chandeliers made of salt crystals.

Tickets and passes in Krakow

Krakow: Schindler's Factory Museum Guided Tour

Krakow: Schindler's Factory Museum Guided Tour

4.42,130 reviews1h 30m
Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up)

Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pick-up)

4.81,740 reviews4h
Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer

Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer

4.91,675 reviews5h

Food and drink experiences in Krakow

Krakow Food Tasting Tour with Delicious Poland

Krakow Food Tasting Tour with Delicious Poland

4.91,133 reviews3h
Axe Throwing Krakow in Axe Nation - best club in Poland

Axe Throwing Krakow in Axe Nation - best club in Poland

5.01,039 reviews1h 30m
Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

Krakow: Zakopane with Thermal Baths, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

4.8594 reviews11h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Krakow

Krakow: Extreme Shooting Range with Hotel Pick-Up

Krakow: Extreme Shooting Range with Hotel Pick-Up

4.92,057 reviews2h 30m
Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup

4.91,428 reviews11h
From Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Osycpek Cheese & Thermal Baths

From Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Osycpek Cheese & Thermal Baths

5.0601 reviews11h

Hidden gems in Krakow

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Krakus Mound (Kopiec Krakusa)

An ancient, mysterious man-made hill in Podgórze, believed to be the prehistoric burial mound of the legendary founder of Krakow, King Krakus.

Liban Quarry

A former limestone quarry in Podgórze that was used as a forced labor camp during WWII and later as a filming location for Steven Spielberg's 'Schindler's List'.

St. Benedict's Fort (Fort św. Benedykta)

A small, circular 19th-century Austro-Hungarian fortress on the Lasota Hill in Podgórze, overlooking the Vistula River.

Pinball Museum

An interactive museum in Kazimierz featuring a collection of over 100 vintage pinball machines and arcade games from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Café Camelot

A tiny, legendary café on św. Tomasza Street in the Old Town, known for its incredibly ornate, cluttered, and magical interior filled with antiques and curios.

Day trips from Krakow

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

About 1.5 hours by bus or organized tour from Krakow

A profoundly moving and essential visit to the largest of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps. It's a sobering pilgrimage to understand the scale of the Holocaust. Visiting is a respectful, educational experience, not typical tourism.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

30-40 minutes by train or bus from Krakow

A UNESCO site and an astonishing underground world carved entirely from salt over 700 years. Descend 135 meters to explore chapels, lakes, and sculptures, all made by miner-artists. It's cool (around 14°C) year-round.

Zakopane & the Tatra Mountains

About 2 hours by bus or train from Krakow

The winter capital of Poland and a gateway to the stunning High Tatras, offering dramatic alpine scenery year-round. Experience Górale (highlander) culture, wooden architecture, and fantastic hiking or skiing.

Plan your Krakow trip

Things to do in Krakow: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Krakow?+

Top sights include Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica and Kazimierz Jewish Quarter. Away from the crowds, try Krakus Mound (Kopiec Krakusa) and Liban Quarry.

What are the most popular tours in Krakow?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka (4.9 stars, 13,557 reviews); Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket (4.7 stars, 10,370 reviews); Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van (4.8 stars, 5,332 reviews).

How much do tours in Krakow cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €21 and €125 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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