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My name is Margo and ever since I moved to Krakow, this city has been my greatest source of inspiration. The most popular duration of tours in Krakow city are day trips to top tourist attractions such as Auschwitz-Birkenau where you can feel a bit of history or very interesting tour to discover Wieliczka Salt Mine. They usually take a few hours. For tourists interested in the life of pope John Paul II we prepared a special day tour. Pilgrims might also consider our full day tour to Czestochowa. We also organise tours from Krakow to hidden treasures of the region. Zakopane Tour takes you to the heart of Tatra Mountains. Tyskie Brewery Tour is perfect for beer-lovers. And tour from Krakow to Dunajec River is an opportunity to try river rafting. Adventure-seekers might also be interested in our Krakow shooting range. If you wish to take the most out of your tours of Krakow city, we offer Krakow walking tours or Krakow tours in a private car for group or individual travellers. All of that in the best price and select requirements. Book popular tours from Krakow

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When you visit a new city, it's always a great idea to buy something very special and unique, something that you can buy only here to have a lovely memory later. Encircling the famous Old Town of Kraków, this pleasant and quiet park is a veritable sea of green in the summer months, awash with flowering beds and towering pines that sway in the breeze. It’s a great place to stop for lunch or even explore by bike. There's so much to see and do in Kraków - it's easy to fill days exploring its streets and attractions. But should you want to see what lies outside the city limits, then your options are plentiful. Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is hardly your usual tourist attraction. Never-the-less its historical importance cannot be overstated; visiting will leave an impression on you. When you walk around in Krakow, there are plenty of opportunities to find venues in the city. Often you are handed leaflets offering Chopin piano concertos or jazz concerts that take place at smaller venues.Sometimes the weather is not great for long walks around the city, or you just want to try something new and have an interesting or special experience. An excellent photographic gallery exploring themes around Jewishness in light of the area’s deep history and the impact of the Holocaust. Don’t be put off if this all sounds too weighty, the pictures are well curated and speak for themselves. See our Two-Day Kraków Itinerary for more information.

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Kraków is an excellent city for shopping and souvenirs, especially as prices can be remarkably low. You’ll find the same brands as in other European countries, but the real fun is in exploring the shops for uniquely Polish specialities. Although originating in the Baltic regions to the north of Poland, Kraków became an important centre for amber due to its location on the Vistula river, the main trading route for the precious material. There are amber shops all over the city, full of beautiful and imaginative items crafted from fossilised tree sap. We've just booked a few days in Krakow (not till September, but we're really looking forward to it. MOCAK is one of the city's most important venues for displaying contemporary art. The main draws here are high-quality rotating exhibitions, rather than…KrakowDirect offers a wide variety of Krakow tours to the most popular tourist destinations. Our tours in Krakow are the best way to see all of the most interesting landmarks in the most comfortable way possible. You can book your chosen tour a few days before your stay in Krakow or take advantage of a free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Kraków is famous for its beautiful Old Town and historic buildings. But this is just a small sample of what the city has to offer. There’s also wonderful food and drink, museums and galleries, cycling and other kinds of physical activity, as well as great shopping and open spaces. Here’s an exciting list of things to do in Kraków. Kraków began as a hamlet on Wawel Hill and was already being reported as a busy trading centre of Slavonic Europe in 965. With the establishment of new universities and cultural venues at the emergence of the Second Polish Republic in 1918 and throughout the 20th century, Kraków reaffirmed its role as a major international academic and artistic centre. Today the city has a population of approximately 760,000 and about 8 million people live within a 100 km radius of its famous main Market Square.

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Kraków is blessed with dozens of museums and galleries covering different styles and periods of art and many different areas of expertise. In addition to the attractions already listed, I’d recommend the following as must-see for visitors to the city. Plan your Kraków visit with our comprehensive Kraków map to explore Kraków’s attractions, restaurants, sightseeing and hotels. A 2-hour drive south of Kraków, Poland’s outdoor activity capital is nestled deep below the sharp peaks of the high Tatras.Wieliczka Salt Mine is also worth a visit. It is possible to get to the mine either by bus or car, but you can also choose one of the guided tours running several times a day from Krakow center and directly to the mine. Tours are arranged with guides in different languages, so be sure to get a seat on a trip in a language you understand. In Krakow’s old town, there are countless churches and other religious buildings, and Poles are generally considered to be very religious. Up to 95% of the population is believed to be religious, and most churches are open for visits also from tourists.

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Popular among pilgrims, John Paul Tour features places that shaped pope John Paul II. This Krakow tour covers pope’s hometown of Wadowice with a museum established in his family house and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska where he often prayed as a young cleric. It ends in Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki, major shrine of Faustina Kowalska, canonised by the pope. During this tour, our knowledgeable and English- speaking driver tell you all interesting facts from the life of Karol Wojtyla. For confectionery gourmets, in this town they also serve the best cream cake in Poland.We also offer tours from Krakow to the so-called winter capital of Poland – Zakopane . Superb skiing conditions in winter and a variety of hiking trails in summer is what makes Zakopane a number one holiday destination all year long. Zakopane is a real treasure of Tatra Mountains with interesting local customs and folklore, located only 100 km from Krakow. It is the best place for people who like a lot of activities. Each year, many new attractions are created there. The journey takes just 3 hours. We can also offer you comfortable airport transfers directly to Zakopane. There is a lot to see and do in Kraków. This four-day schedule includes many key attractions, focusing on the Old Town, a day trip to either Auschwitz or the Wieliczka Saltmines, the ‘socialist realist’ area of Nowa Huta, as well as the Kazimierz and Podgórze districts. Find the cheapest flight to Kraków with 12go - one search will show you the prices and times from scores of airlines for your trip. A real timesaver.