Poland · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
The 15 best self-guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
See 20 to 30 Wrocław sights by warm electric van, with live commentary, multilingual audio, photo stops, and time to explore.
“It was really worth of money and very amazing. Our guide Patricia was really nice and she showed the most famous places of Wroclaw and she also gave some time to get down from the car and roam around. I would say it’s a must do. The car was so warm and spacious for 9-10 people”
See Krakow from the Vistula on a 45-minute cruise with Wawel Castle, Church on the Rock, an audio guide, and drinks allowed onboard.
“We all really enjoyed the cruise today. The boat was beautiful, they took us to see the monuments across the river, we had a voice tour guide in English and all went well. Especially thanks to the boat driver who was really kind, polite and gentle. I would definitely recommend it to others.”
Review of the $21 Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided tour, with transport, practical tips, timing, ticket advice, and honest drawbacks.
“A long exhausting day but well planned we did the self guided tour. There was a lot of other guided tours which at times made it difficult to access various areas and people can be inconsiderate! A must do trip!”
See Krakow from the Vistula on a cozy one-hour catamaran cruise with English audio guide, Wawel views, indoor heating, bar, and restroom.
“the views from the boat, especially of the castle were very impressive”
See Krakow from the Vistula River on a 50-minute cruise with Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, city views, and English or Polish audio.
“amazing cruise with great views. I highly recommend everyone!”
Review of a $18 Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided visit, with transport, museum entry, guidebook, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I must admit that we initially had concerns that the tour might be canceled, as happens in many cases. The company provided transportation from Kraków as well as admission tickets to the museum, which was the most important aspect for us. We were not rescheduled, unlike some of our friends whose visit was moved from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The tour is self-guided, without a guide, which allows you to reflect on the place at your own pace. I definitely recommend this tour — at the very least, you can be sure that the tickets are guaranteed.”
Cruise Krakow’s Vistula at night in a traditional wooden gondola, with Wawel Castle, bridges, city lights, and English-Polish audio.
“We booked the 8.45pm and Krakow was all lit up and beautiful. Captain was lovely👌There were only four of us on our boat and we all had blankets. There was audio commentary on the boat but it was intermittent.”
Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau from Krakow with shared transport, entry tickets, and a paper guidebook for a flexible, self-guided memorial tour.
“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…”
Walk from Krakow’s Old Town to Wawel Hill with a multilingual audio guide, exploring royal courtyards, the Cathedral, and Dragon’s Den.
“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.”
Explore Wawel Hill at your own pace with an English audio guide, royal stories, castle courtyards, and Krakow’s fire-breathing dragon.
“Is was a lovely walk around the castle however the title is very deceiving. I thought we were booking a castle tour.”
Review of the $36 self-guided Auschwitz Birkenau tour from Krakow, with hotel pickup, transport, tickets, and a borrowed guidebook.
“Auschwitz is a somber and historically significant tourist attraction. It serves as a museum and memorial to the Holocaust, offering a sobering glimpse into the past and a stark reminder of the importance of remembering and preventing such atrocities in the future. It's a place for reflection and a crucial educational experience”
Explore Poznań’s Cathedral Island and Śródka on a flexible audio walk covering Poland’s earliest cathedral, bridges, murals, and museums.
“To go into the Salt mines you can either walk down a lot of stairs or go down in a lift (there is a fee for this). Once down it is an amazing trial of passageways and artefacts and later sculptures made by some of the miners. This opens out into a huge area with lights and sculptures (one depicting the last supper). There are also smaller private chapels to view by prior arrangements. Return up from the Salt mines in the lift (free to go up). Shops and cafes are there.”
Explore Krakow’s Old Town by audio guide, from St. Mary’s Basilica to the Barbican, with legends, trivia, a map, and freedom to set your pace.
“Caroline our guide was a gem helpful funny patient, the camps without a guide was a challenge but nothing can prepare you for the visit, May all visitors remember that what has gone before we must never let happen again, as human brothers and sisters with our differences may we respect each other live and let live in a world of peace, Amen”
Explore Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town by app, from Castle Square to the Vistula, with stories of kings, war, resistance, and rebirth.
“Nice way to be one's own guide, on own's pace and rythm. Some stories seem to come strsight from imagination :-) wh8ch is OK for a fun tour...”
Walk Wrocław from Market Square to the cathedral with a flexible audio tour covering landmarks, legends, bridges, and city history.
“It was good for the History of the city. There are loads of dwarves and it would have been good to know about them too So disappointed that there was no information about dwarves ghosts or beer as advertised.”
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