Poland · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
The 15 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.
Full-day Krakow trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau with transport and optional guided entry, plus time at Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
“Such an incredible experience, truly harrowing but so fascinating at the same time! Lukas our driver was incredible and was so lovely. Excellent communication before the tour and everything was on time which made it so easy. Thanks again Lukas!”
See 20 to 30 Wrocław highlights in a heated electric van with a live guide plus audio in many languages, ending near the Cathedral and fountains.
“Great value tour. Leo was very informative and we saw sites we would have missed on our own. Would highly recommend.”
A 45-minute day or night Vistula River cruise in Krakow with an English and Polish audio guide. See Wawel and iconic river landmarks.
“We had a drink at the bar and waited in comfort for our 5pm cruise. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Luckily it was a calm, clear, mild evening. We all enjoyed our trip, looking at the lights and sights from the top deck, wrapped in the blankets provided.”
Explore Krakow your way on a hop-on hop-off bus with an English audio guide, plus optional Vistula boat, show, and Museum Galicia.
“Smooth driving by the driver. Good quality headphones for the audio guide.”
Ride from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with ticket help, a language brochure, and flexible self-guided time at Auschwitz and Birkenau.
“The self guide tour was great to go at your own pace .The guide adrianna was very helpful and informitive giving you a leaflet with points to visit also info through WhatsApp”
See Krakow from the Vistula on a small 12-person catamaran. 1-hour cruise with English audio, heating, a bar, and great views.
“A good informative trip on a comfortable boat, would highly recommend when in Krakow.”
50-minute Vistula River cruise in Krakow with English or Polish audio guide, sweeping views of Wawel, Kazimierz, and the city bridges.
“A great attraction even in the rain! The cruise turned out to be a great form of relaxation after a long walk. Super climate and beautiful views. Highly recommend!!!”
Self-guided Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II trip from Krakow with transport and tickets, express security, and multilingual booklet.
“This trip was fantastic. Our guide and driver was amazing. He explained the process clearly and was extremely helpful. He adapted to our needs and made the experience great. We was given guided books that ensured we made the most of our experience. Would 100% recommend!!”
Solve riddles around Gdańsk’s Old and Main Town in a private scavenger hunt with a tablet and map included.
“Great way to explore Gdansk. We really enjoyed this as a way to see the sights and learn a bit more about Gdansk”
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau by shared bus with entry tickets, an official guidebook, and tour-leader help for a self-paced visit.
“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…”
2-hour Wawel Hill audio walking tour in Krakow with headphones, courtyards, Cathedral and Dragon’s Den for $6.
“pensé que era un guía que te contaba la historia y resultó ser un aparatito y tú vas a tu aire. Descripción un poco engañosa.”
Step into Wrocław University Baroque halls with an audio guide, then catch the city panorama from the Mathematical Tower.
Self-guided Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow with round-trip transport, skip-the-line tickets, audio headsets, and time at both camps.
“This was a good way to get to Auschwitz, and overall we enjoyed our self-guided experience. Our driver was very kind and drove safely, and the bus was comfortable. There were gaps in communication with the guide company, though, that would have made the trip much better. Firstly, we did not realize that our tickets would be for a time after our arrival and we had to wait outside for around 50 minutes before we could enter. We also were supposed to receive a guidebook according the listing details, but none were provided to us. Lastly, we were told that we needed to be back at the bus to go…”
Self-paced English audio tour of Krakow Wawel Hill and Royal Castle area, with clear start directions and the legendary dragon fire show.
“Texte clair avec un bon débit. Facile d'utilisation. Point fort texte plus image. Son de qualité et images claires”
Round-trip from Gdansk to Malbork Castle with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, and an audio guide, plus a full day plan.
“Transporte y organización estupendas. La excursión debía de ser de 7h. y el chófer que solo hablaba polaco nos cito a las 12:15h para la vuelta a Gdansk y no pudimos acabar la visita al castillo, volviendo al hotel 2 horas antes de lo previsto.”
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