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; start there.
Ride through Wrocław in a small electric vehicle while a guide or audio commentary introduces 20 to 30 landmarks, churches, squares, and lesser-seen corners. The route includes free time at the Cathedral and Multimedia Fountain Show, with warm vehicles and blankets available in winter.
“Great value tour. Leo was very informative and we saw sites we would have missed on our own. Would highly recommend.”
Cruise from Wiślany Ogród beside Wawel Hill for 45 minutes of easy sightseeing on the Vistula. You’ll pass the Royal Castle, Norbertine convent, Church on the Rock, Manggha Centre, and Father Bernatek’s Bridge. Bring a drink aboard, choose an indoor or outdoor seat, and listen in English or Polish.
“We booked the trip to zakopane and had a really lovely time. We had a good amount of time in each location. The cheese and vodka tasting was a good touch. Our favourite part was the thermal baths. Our guide michal was very friendly and really informative. Thank you for a lovely trip would definitely recommend”
Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau by coach, collect your prebooked entry ticket with help from an English-speaking host, then explore Auschwitz I, Birkenau, and the Judenrampe with a language brochure. Guides such as Adrianna and Martin may provide extra context, but no live museum guide is included.
“Really good… information provide was excellent. Just seemed to be a long day could be shorter”
See Krakow from the Vistula River on a one-hour catamaran cruise limited to 12 people. An English or Polish audio guide explains sights such as Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Manggha, and the Father Bernatek Bridge. The boat has an open upper deck, heated indoor seating, a bar, and a restroom.
“the views from the boat, especially of the castle were very impressive”
Cruise Krakow’s Vistula River for 50 minutes aboard the Nimfa or Orka, with views of Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, Father Bernatek’s Bridge, and the Manggha Centre. You’ll hear English or Polish audio commentary and return to the dock near Grunwald Bridge.
“A great cruise with beautiful views of Krakow, I will definitely recommend it to my friends”
Join Aqua Fun for a one-hour evening cruise from Kazimierz in a traditional spruce or oak gondola. You will pass Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, bridges, churches, Manggha Centre, and the Rudawa junction, with English and Polish audio commentary. Warm layers and a drink from the Mauretania barge are useful.
“The cruise we had was the last one of the day and it was magnificent! Almost to the end of the onward journey there was still a little light but that soon changed and Krakow came alive with all the beautiful colours of its lights on the river banks, the structures and the bridges and their reflection in the Vistula was just breathtaking. Lots of wonderful photos and memories! Highly recommended!!”
Travel from central Krakow to Auschwitz and Birkenau by air-conditioned bus, collect your entry ticket with a tour leader, then explore at your own pace using a paper guidebook. The day lasts about seven hours and may be led by guides such as Martyna.
“The driver was excellent. He was also the tour guide. He had a great knowledge of the subject matter and talked just enough. We were a little unsure about what to do when we arrived at our first stop but he was very patient and explained everything to us again. The day ran without a hitch after that. However, I do have a suggestion for the event organisers. The app said that the tour bus was leaving at 8am. We got a WhatsApp message saying that the time has changed to 8:55am. No problem, except that a follow up email for the organising group a little later said that the…”
Walk from Bracka 15 through Kanonicza Street and Herbowa Gate to Wawel Hill with an audio guide in eight languages. Learn about Poland’s royal residence, see the Cathedral and courtyards, and finish at the Dragon’s Den. Paid castle-area tickets are not included.
“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.”
Walk from central Krakow to Wawel Hill with an English audio guide covering Kanonicza Street, the castle courtyards, royal buildings, and the Wawel Dragon. Staff explain the equipment before you start. Castle, cathedral, and exhibition tickets cost extra, so check the meeting details carefully.
“Texte clair avec un bon débit. Facile d'utilisation. Point fort texte plus image. Son de qualité et images claires”
Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking licensed driver, then visit both camps independently using a printed guidebook in your chosen language. You control the pace, with about 3.5 hours at the memorial and museum before returning to Krakow.
“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”
Walk from Cathedral Island to Śródka with a GPS-guided VoiceMap tour in English. In 45 to 75 minutes, hear about Mieszko’s palace, Poznań Cathedral, the Jordan Bridge, the Srodka mural, Brama Poznania, and medieval fortifications. Download the route for offline use.
“We have just returned from the Exciting Poland Pearls of Poland tour with a 2-day custom extension. This was a fabulous trip. Grzegorz at Exciting Poland is great to work with. He helped us to plan for our experience, providing useful information and guidance. Whenever we had a question, we received a very prompt response. The tour itself is a comprehensive excursion that took us to the highlights of the region. We really appreciate the fact that the tour groups are small. This makes for a much better experience. Our tour guide/driver, Witek, is the best! He took care of our every need, made excellent suggestions for restaurants and sites…”
Follow a two-hour self-guided route through Krakow’s Old Town, beginning at Bracka 15 and covering Grodzka Street, Planty, Jagiellonian University, Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, Floriańska Street, and smaller side streets. You get a headset, map, and audio commentary in several languages.
“I expect the audio guide would share more anecdotes to allow us understand the city more. More language options if possible”
Walk Warsaw’s Old Town at your own pace with an English VoiceMap audio tour. Follow the route from Sigismund’s Column through Castle Square, medieval defenses, resistance memorials, churches, and St. John’s Cathedral before ending near the Strong Man statue above the Vistula.
“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...”
Use your smartphone as a personal guide through Wrocław’s Old Town. In about 60 to 75 minutes, follow GPS directions from the Market Square to Wrocław Cathedral, with stories about Fredro, Hansel and Gretel houses, university life, bridges, dwarves, beer, and local 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.”
Travel privately from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau, then explore Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau without a tour guide. You get about four hours on site, admission, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking driver, with time to reflect and keep your own pace.
“Ziggy was a wonderful driver! This was a terrific day spent as I chose to go with the self guided visit. Highly recommend for those that would just like to explore and keep track of time on their own.”
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