Krakow Tours & Day Trips

Krakow Tours & Day Trips — Book Direct with a Local Operator

Krakow is one of Europe's most visited cities — and one of the easiest to explore well, if you know where to start. The UNESCO-listed Old Town, the former Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, the medieval underground of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the Tatra Mountain peaks above Zakopane, and the geothermal pools of Podhale are all within a day's reach of the city centre.

We are Krakow Planner — a local tour operator based in Kraków, specialising in day trips, thermal baths tickets, airport transfers, and guided city experiences. Everything we offer is hand-picked, instantly bookable online, and backed by free cancellation.

Things to Do in Krakow — Where to Start

First-time visitors to Krakow typically spend 3 days in the city. That is enough time for the Old Town and Kazimierz on foot, a full-day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and a half-day at the Wieliczka Salt Mine — the three experiences that define a Krakow visit for most travellers.

If you have more time, the Tatra Mountains above Zakopane are 100 kilometres south — a full day of hiking, rafting, cable car rides, and geothermal pools. Krakow is also an exceptional winter destination: the Christmas markets in December, the thermal baths in January, and the quieter Old Town streets between November and 

March make it one of the best weekend trips in Central Europe year-round.

Day Trips from Krakow

The city's location in southern Poland makes it an ideal base for day trips. Auschwitz-Birkenau is 70 kilometres west — approximately one hour by car. Wieliczka Salt Mine is 15 minutes from the city centre. Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains are 100 kilometres south, with the thermal baths of Chochołów, Terma Bania, and Gorący Potok along the way.

All our day trips include round-trip transport from Krakow, a licensed local guide or tour leader, and instant booking confirmation. No hidden costs, no last-minute surprises.

Why Book Direct with Krakow Planner

Booking direct with a local operator means you deal with people who are physically based in Kraków — not a call centre abroad. When something changes — weather, road conditions, entry times — we contact you directly and sort it out on the spot.

We work only with verified local guides and licensed operators across the Małopolska region. Every product on this site has been hand-picked and tested by our team. Instant confirmation, free cancellation on most experiences, and a team that picks up the phone.