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Kraków attractions, tours & tickets

Kraków survived the war intact, so its medieval core is the real thing. It is also the best base for Poland's two must-book day trips.

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Kraków's Old Town is built around Europe's largest medieval square, with the Cloth Hall at its centre and St Mary's Basilica on one corner. Wawel Castle and cathedral sit just above the river.

The former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz is a short walk south, full of small bars and food. Two of Poland's most important sights – Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau – are both easy half or full-day trips from here.

Top picks in Kraków

The experiences we'd book first – compared on price, length and rating.

Experience	From	Duration
Kazimierz food tour★ 4.9 · 2,100 reviews	€39	3–4 hours	Check prices
Kraków Old Town walking tour★ 4.8 · 6,100 reviews	€15	2–3 hours	Check prices
Wawel Royal Castle★ 4.7 · 8,200 reviews	€12	1–2 hours	Check prices
Wawel Castle skip-the-line tickets★ 4.6 · 3,300 reviews	€19	1–2 hours	Check prices
Schindler's Factory Museum★ 4.6 · 5,400 reviews	€16	1.5 hours	Check prices
Wieliczka Salt Mine tour★ 4.6 · 12,051 reviews	€24	2–4.5 hours	Check prices

Attractions in Kraków

AttractionWawel Royal CastlePoland's royal castle and cathedral, high above the Vistula.★ 4.7 · from €12 · 1–2 hours→AttractionSchindler's Factory MuseumKraków under Nazi occupation, told inside Oskar Schindler's enamel works.★ 4.6 · from €16 · 1.5 hours→

Tours in Kraków

TourKraków Old Town walking tourThe Old Town, Wawel and Main Square with a local guide.★ 4.8 · from €15 · 2–3 hours→TourKazimierz food tourEat your way through the old Jewish quarter with a local.★ 4.9 · from €39 · 3–4 hours→TourKraków river cruise on the VistulaWawel from the water, with a daytime, dinner or night option to choose from.★ 4.4 · from €18 · 1 hour→

Day Trips in Kraków

Day TripAuschwitz-Birkenau tour from KrakówThe essential, sobering day trip – book a guided tour well ahead.★ 4.5 · from €18 · 7–8 hours→Day TripWieliczka Salt Mine tourAn underground world of salt chapels, 30 minutes from the city.★ 4.6 · from €24 · 2–4.5 hours→Day TripBochnia Salt Mine – an alternative to WieliczkaPoland's oldest salt mine, with an underground boat ride and far fewer crowds than Wieliczka.★ 4.6 · from €22 · 2.5–3 hours→Day TripVisiting Auschwitz without a tourFree entry, your own pace – but only outside peak hours, and you're on your own for transport.★ 4.0 · from €18 · 7–11 hours→

Tickets in Kraków

TicketWawel Castle skip-the-line ticketsTimed entry to the State Rooms without the summer queue.★ 4.6 · from €19 · 1–2 hours→

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Frequently asked questions

Three days is the sweet spot. Two cover the Old Town, Wawel and Kazimierz, with a third for a day trip to Auschwitz or Wieliczka Salt Mine.