Poland · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See 20 to 30 Wrocław sights by warm electric van, with history, photo stops, multilingual audio, and free time at key landmarks.
“Great value tour. Leo was very informative and we saw sites we would have missed on our own. Would highly recommend.”
See Krakow from the Vistula on a 45-minute cruise past Wawel, Kazimierz, and the Church on the Rock, with an audio guide for $18.
“First time doing the cruise! It was great would highly recommend”
Review of Krakow’s Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided tour, with bus transport, Judenrampe, practical tips, timing, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“An insightful day added to by our guide. Lots of bud travel but worth it”
See Krakow from the Vistula on a cozy one-hour catamaran cruise with English audio guide, Wawel views, indoor comfort, and a small group.
“the trip was very nice and the guide was funny and made the trip special for us.”
See Krakow from the Vistula on a 50-minute cruise past Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, bridges, and riverside sights with an audio guide.
“Enjoyable cruise down the river; good sights to see”
See Krakow glowing from a traditional wooden gondola on a one-hour Vistula night cruise with English and Polish audio commentary.
“Lovely traditional boat and we were the only ones on it at the later night cruise which was a treat! But there's space for probably 15 people. The captain was very friendly he didn't speak after welcoming us on as the guide was recorded and played over speakers but that was fine. You meet at a nice boat bar so we had some drinks first which was lovely and we could take them on the boat too. A special experience.”
Review of Krakow’s $21 Auschwitz Birkenau self-guided tour, with shared transport, guidebook, timings, value, and practical advice.
“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…”
Explore Wawel Hill at your own pace with an English audio guide, royal stories, courtyards, legends, and Krakow’s fire-breathing dragon.
“This is a complete waste of time and money. No communication from vendor before hand, ticket does not include entrance to castle, misleading advert. We went straight to castle, walked the grounds and booked entrance tickets direct with castle. My advice book direct online with the castle. The castle itself is well worth a visit.”
Review of a $36 self-guided Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow, with hotel pickup, transport, entry tickets, and multilingual 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 with a flexible English audio tour covering Poland’s early rulers, churches, bridges, murals, and museums.
“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…”
Explore Krakow Old Town at your own pace with an audio guide, headset, and map, covering UNESCO sights, legends, and useful local tips for $5.
“Beaucoup trop de choses à voir sur un temps trop court, pour avoir le temps de profiter pleinement il faut au moins 4 h Trop de détails dans l’audio guide, avec 48 monuments à voir, à la fin, on n’est plus attentif”
Visit Auschwitz I and Birkenau at your own pace with private Krakow transfers, admission, an English-speaking driver, and a flexible self-guided format.
“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.”
Visit Malbork Castle from Gdansk with hotel transfer, entry ticket, and audio guide on a practical seven-hour medieval adventure.
“Transporte y organización estupendas. La excursión debía de ser de 7h. y el chófer que solo hablaba polaco nos cito a las 12:15h para la vuelta a Gdansk y no pudimos acabar la visita al castillo, volviendo al hotel 2 horas antes de lo previsto.”
See Krakow’s Old Town, Kazimierz, and Podgórze by private heated golf cart, with hotel pickup and audio commentary in 27 languages.
“Tour was good from a seeing the city point of view but unfortunately driver was distracted at times and on his phone. We got pulled over by police”
Review of Krakow’s self-guided smartphone walking tour, covering the Old Town, Wawel, Kazimierz, and Holocaust memorials for $8.27.
“This is a very easy way to navigate the city at your on pace. Really easy to use and the information proveided is really complete.”
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