Katowice Private Tour to Krakow with Transport and Guide

9–11 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

From Katowice you can easily jump to another city, so let’s go for it and see amazing Krakow! Prepare yourself for a full-day exploration, see the best iconic sights like Wawel Cathedral, Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Basilica and get familiar with Krakow's secrets.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program

Full-day tour to Krakow by Train

During this tour, you will have a car transfer to the train station. The guide picks you up at the station and gives you a guided walking tour around Krakow highlights.

Full-day tour to Krakow by Car

During this tour, you will be picked up, have a tour to Krakow for a guided walking tour, and transfer back with drop-off to your hotel.

Poland has a lot to offer, each city is different and has interesting sights. We want to give you the chance to explore as much as possible.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel Katowice - Things to do in Katowice

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ticket to Wawel Cathedral
Included: Private comfortable transport with English-speaking driver (in car option)
Included: Ticket to Tempel Synagogue
Included: 6-hours of guided walking tour in Krakow
Included: Pick up from your accommodation in Katowice
Included: Train ticket both ways from Katowice to Krakow (in train option)
Included: Private full day tour from Katowice to Krakow
Included: Private licensed guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: A horse-drawn carriage ride (optional - 60 EUR)

Itinerary

Katowice

Passing by

Poland has a lot of to offer, each city is different and has interesting sights. We want to give you the chance to explore as much as possible. From Katowice you can easily jump to another cities, so let’s go for it and see amazing Krakow!
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

20 min

Starting in Katowice you will reach historic Krakow city! You will start in Krakow Old Town. And we guarantee - once you see this Old Town you just fall in love with this city. Multiple sights, great history, fascinating legends and fantastic vibes.
St Mary's Basilica

10 min Admission not included

One of the most famous of Poland's churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers of different hights and surprisingly richly decorated insight.
Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

10 min

Considered the world's oldest shopping mall, the present Renaissance structure dates from 1555 and features in its interior many food stalls and small shops, terrace cafes and flower stands.
Stare Miasto

20 min

The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with magnificent interiors, 14th century fortifications
Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower

Passing by

Built of stone and brick at the end of the 13th century, this massive Gothic tower stands 70 meters tall and leans just 55 centimeters, a result of a strong wind in 1703.
Bazylika Franciszkanow Sw. Franciszka Z Asyzu

Passing by

Decorated with vibrant colors and Stanislaw Wyspianski’s famous stained glass window “God the Father.” The entrence is possible for request.
Planty Park

Passing by

A scenic walkway that circles a park around the Old Town
Wawel Royal Castle

Passing by

Admire this magnificent castle on Wawel Hill. Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries, this castle is a symbol of the independent Polish state. The entrence is possible for request.
Wawel Cathedral

one hour Admission included

National shrine known for its superb religious art including the giant bell of Zygmunt of 1520, one of the world's largest, and the burial place of many Polish kings and their families. We provide you the tickets to fully explore this Cathedral.
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

Passing by

This is a beautiful cathedral with organ concerts. The entrence is possible for request.
St. Florian's Gate

10 min

Encircling the Old Town district, this 14th-century gate and its four towers are the remnants of the city's fortifications, most of which were destroyed at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Ulica Florianska

Passing by

This is a great street which is extremely photogenic, is just one amazing street to walk down
Monument of the Wawel Dragon

Passing by

Unique concept that you would have a dragon like sculpture that is actually breathing fire. It's possible to see for request.
Barbican, Museum of Krakow

10 min

Styled after Arab defensive architecture, this masterpiece of medieval military engineering with its circular fortress was added to the city's fortifications in the late 15th century.
Pomnik Grunwaldzki

Passing by

It's one of Krakows finest monuments ,it's in honour of the famous Battle Of Grunwald. It's possible to see for request.
Church of St. Adalbert

Passing by

This is a beautiful little church with a fabulous domed ceiling. It's possible to entry for request.
Slowacki Theatre

Passing by

Named after the great Romantic playwright Juliusz Slowacki, this baroque-style theater was built in 1892 and continues to feature regular performances of plays and operas. It's possible to see for request.
Little Market Square (Maly Rynek)

Passing by

Small very colourful and adorable market square with souvenirs sellers.
Eros Bound

10 min

An amazing sculpture of a head that occupies a prime position on the square. You cannot miss it and it’s a good photo oppurtunity.
Dominican Church

Passing by

A very beautiful and ornate Church from 1223 and this amazing Catholic church is a great example of Gothic architecture. Entrence possible for request.
University Collegiate Church Of St. Anne In Krakow

Passing by

A very nice Baroque church and one of the finest churches in Krakow. It's possible to see for request.
Statue of John Paul II

10 min

A good resemblance and a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great pope who was closely connected to the city of Krakow.
Tempel Synagogue

30 min Admission included

Walking around the eclectic Jewish Quarter you will find some fantastic buildings and the Reformed Tempel is one such fantastic looking synagogue smack bang in the Jewish Quarter.
Jagiellonian University Collegium Iuridicum

Passing by

One of the oldest part of Jagiellonian University with interesting sculptures and great style of buildings
Izaak Synagogue

20 min Admission not included

Considered one of the most magnificent of the Kazimierz synagogues, this structure was built in the mid-seventeenth century in a Judaic-Baroque architectural style. It's possible to entry for request.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Great Polonia Silesian Economy Hotel
Hotel Zaleze
Best Western Hotel Mariacki
Q Hotel Plus Katowice
Hotel Katowice Economy
B&B HOTEL Katowice Centrum
Courtyard by Marriott Katowice City Center
Hotel Monopol
ibis Budget Katowice Centrum
Novotel Katowice Centrum
Park Hotel Diament Katowice
Hotel Senator

and 7 more pickup points

The pick up is at your accommodation in Katowice.

In car option the driver will take you straight to Krakow.

In train option the driver will take you to the railway station and give you a details about your train to Krakow.

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Check your email the day before the tour.
The mode of transport depends on the selected option.
All guests must provide their full name and date of birth.
The 11-hour option includes round-way train tickets from Katowice to Krakow. Tickets will be sent by email. Please confirm the departure time and arrive at the train station at least 15 minutes early to board the train. The guide will meet you at the Krakow Central Station.
The 9-hour option includes transfers from your accommodation in Katowice in a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people or a larger van for groups of 5+ people. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle. Our drivers speak English. The guide will meet you in Krakow city center.
Admission to Wawel Cathedral during mass and special events is restricted. The museum is closed on Sundays and holidays. The Cathedral is closed on: 01.01, 24.12, 25.12, 01.11 and Easter holidays.
Temple Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Lunch can be arranged upon request.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check your email the day before the tour.
The mode of transport depends on the selected option.
All guests must provide their full name and date of birth.
The 11-hour option includes round-way train tickets from Katowice to Krakow. Tickets will be sent by email. Please confirm the departure time and arrive at the train station at least 15 minutes early to board the train. The guide will meet you at the Krakow Central Station.
The 9-hour option includes transfers from your accommodation in Katowice in a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people or a larger van for groups of 5+ people. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle. Our drivers speak English. The guide will meet you in Krakow city center.
Admission to Wawel Cathedral during mass and special events is restricted. The museum is closed on Sundays and holidays. The Cathedral is closed on: 01.01, 24.12, 25.12, 01.11 and Easter holidays.
Temple Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Lunch can be arranged upon request.

Options

Full day tour to Krakow by Tra

Duration: 11 hours

Itinerary: The guide picks you up at the station and give you guided walking tour around Krakow highlights.

Transport by Train: During this tour you will have a car transfer to train station with details about the train to Krakow.

Pickup included
Full day tour to Krakow by Car

Duration: 9 hours

Itinerary: In this tour you will be picked up, have tour to Krakow for guided walking tour and transfer back with drop off to your hotel

Transport by Car

Pickup included