The 6 Day Trips in Poland That Earn the Road Time

1.Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,452 reviews · from $37Our pick

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz and Birkenau by bus or minivan, with tour leaders such as Marcel, Jacob, or Mirek helping you through the day. You’ll explore both camps at your own pace using an online guidebook, map, and museum entry pass.

“Would have been nice to have more time in camps but unfortunately large queues great overall experience driver very knowledgeable shame he couldn’t have gave us a tour round camps”

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2.Day Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,282 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $151

Leave Krakow early for a guided visit to Auschwitz I and Birkenau, then continue to Wieliczka Salt Mine, 140 meters underground. Expect museum guides, a packed lunch, a documentary on the drive, about 800 mine steps, and a return to Krakow after roughly 10 to 12 hours.

“Very well organised , regular text messages 24 hours out giving pick up details very reassuring , collect from hotel on time, ticket given prior to setting off, and driver coordinated the meeting with the guide. who was excellent. Lunch prior to travelling to Salt Mines, the guide was very informative and also very funny. back to Krakow for 4.30pm trip of 11 hours. A challenge to do the two sites in one day, but a must if only visiting Krakow for a couple of days as we were.”

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3.Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,489 reviews · 9 hours · from $22Best value

Travel from Krakow to the Tatras in a comfortable van with hotel pickup, stopping at Chochołów, Jaszczurówka Chapel, Wielka Krokiew, and a traditional cheese hut. Your English-speaking guide handles the Gubałówka funicular, while you enjoy oscypek, local alcohol, Krupówki Street, and free time in Zakopane.

“booking was so easy & we were kept fully informed & updated prior to the event and kn the day itself. We were collected perfectly on time & the transport was both clean & comfortable. Our guide Lucas was very friendly and polite & shared good knowledge”

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4.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, a live guide, Gubałówka funicular tickets, a Highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Krupówki free time, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides may include Cyprian, Filip, or other English-speaking staff.

“It was good but it felt like we barely did anything. We weren’t given much time to walk around the actual center town of zakopane. I think our guide cut us short an hour. But the experience was good.”

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5.From Krakow: Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,071 reviews · 11 hours · from $30

Spend about 11 hours visiting Auschwitz and Birkenau, then descend into Wieliczka Salt Mine with English-speaking guides. Expect hotel pickup options, arranged entry, long walks, and a busy schedule. Guides such as Kamil Gut, Piotr, Sabina, and Justina have led highly praised tours, though the day can run longer than planned.

“From start to finish the day was amazing! We were collected exactly on time and in a place which was only a 4 minute walk from our hotel. The guides made sure we got our tickets and straight into both Auschwitz and the Salt mines with no queueing. The lunch bag was a lifesaver and in between the attractions there is little breaks apart from on the bus, but I HIGHLY recommend this crowd and this day trip. So well planned and we didn't have to worry about a thing! Thank you so much!”

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6.Krakow: Zakopane, Gubałówka, and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 317 reviews · 11 hours · from $25

Spend 11 hours from Krakow exploring Chochołów and Zakopane, riding the Gubałówka funicular, tasting Highlander cheese and vodka, and relaxing at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Guides including Andrei, Bohdan, Antoni, and Filip keep the day moving, with free time for food and shopping.

“This was the Perfect day trip Andrei was the perfect guide!”

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