Things to do in

Katowice

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with the convenience of a pre-booked entrance ticket and roundtrip bus transfer from Katowice. See original buildings and artifacts on a poignant and informative tour with a licensed guide. After a 1.5-hour journey, arrive at the Auschwitz I Museum and embark on a walking tour with a certified educator. Explore the remains of the Nazi camp's barracks, watchtowers, and crematoriums. With the help of the provided headset, listen as your guide tells about the ghastly Nazi crimes committed in the camps and hear stories of the everyday lives of the prisoners. Next, continue the walking tour at the Auschwitz-Birkenau II Memorial. Witness gas chambers and the remains of the railway which transported prisoners to the camps. Commemorate the camp’s victims and discover stories of survival in the memorial site. Afterward, get a bit of time to explore on your own before getting back on the bus to return to Katowice.

Start with pickup from Katowice and travel to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, the site of the largest Nazi concentration camp of World War II. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the huge camp complex and learn about the horrors of the Holocaust. Be escorted through the barracks and see a variety of poignant exhibitions related to the history of the site. See the gas chambers, the living quarters, and the crematorium. Visit the various memorials which pay tribute to those who suffered under the Nazi regime.  After visiting Auschwitz, travel to the city of Krakow. Take a guided tour of the city and see the major landmarks such as Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall, the old Town Hall and many more. Admire the local architecture, palaces, and interesting monuments of the Old Town and learn about the history of the city which was once home to many kings. Enjoy some traditional Polish dumplings for lunch, followed by free time to explore the city. After your afternoon in Krakow, be returned to Katowice in the evening.

Skip the lines for taxis on arrival at Katowice-Pyrzowice (KTW) Airport and enjoy the safest, most economical and convenient way of traveling to the city center of Krakow. This offer gives you a fixed price for a top quality service to every place within Krakow city limits. Avoid excessive transfer fees with a service that provides the best deal in terms of service, quality and price. You will be given a clear indication of the cost on booking, and can expect no nasty surcharges at a later date. Once you have made your booking, you’ll receive full assistance, and can rest assured that your trip will begin and end as smoothly and comfortably as possible. Vehicle types are available for different group sizes, ranging from taxis and minibuses for smaller groups, to a 65 seat coach for larger groups. Transfers are also available from your hotel in Krakow city center to Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW) Airport in time for your departure flight. Please note that Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport is located 90 kilometers away from Krakow. Your journey should take approximately 1.5-hours with normal traffic conditions.

Step back in time and learn more about one of the darkest chapters in European history. Auschwitz was the largest of the German Nazi concentration camps and extermination centers. Over 1.1 million men, women and children lost their lives there. Funded by the Nazi party in 1940, Auschwitz-Birkenau became both a symbol of Holocaust, human suffering and a witness to physical and emotional exhaustion. Follow an official guide to the main sights and buildings, and learn more about the terrible events that took place in different areas of the camp. Take a break and recharge with a traditional Polish lunch before you make your way to the camp at Birkenau, located about 3 kilometers from Auschwitz. After a day of understanding one of the most harrowing periods of modern history, benefit form a private transfer to take you quietly and easily back to your accommodation.

Meet your driver at arrivals at Katowice\Pyrzowice Airport (airport code KTW) for your transfer to your chosen destination. Find your driver easily as they will be holding a greetings sign with your name. Your driver will wait at arrivals 45 min after the plane has landed. If you will need more time to meet your driver please inform the local partner as soon as possible. Meet your driver in the lobby of your accommodation in Krakow City for your transfer to the airport. Your driver will be obligated to wait at your accommodation 15 min after the arranged time. If you will need more time to meet your driver please inform the local partner as soon as possible. A Mercedes-Benz vehicle and an English speaking driver are provided as part of this service.

Enjoy peace of mind while traveling between Katowice Airport and Krakow with a private airport transfer. Your experienced, English-speaking, professional drivers are responsible for taking care of your journey’s high quality. They will monitor your flight status and provide you with service right on time. The airport transfers will let you avoid waiting for an empty cab and guarantee a constant price, regardless of a day’s period and drop-off location. Furthermore, no parking fees will be added. No eventual traffic jams or other delays will increase your costs either. Return transfers can be provided as well so you can easily get to the airport from your accommodation in Krakow. A friendly service, modern vehicles, experienced drivers and luggage assistance are always guaranteed.  Each passenger will be allowed to bring 1 standard size piece of checked luggage as well as a small bag that may be fitted inside the vehicle. Baggage trailers are available upon a separate request only. All transfers are provided using comfortable passenger cars, minivans, buses and coaches, not older than 5 years.

Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport is situated approximately 80 km from Krakow city center; however, your airport transfer lets you travel to Krakow city in less than 90 minutes. Ride in a modern, air-conditioned van/ minibus to your destination and relax along the way. After booking this airport transfer, you will receive a voucher. At the Katowice Airport arrivals terminal, a driver will be waiting for you with a welcome signboard. The drive will be English-speaking and any flight delays will be monitored to ensure a smooth meet and greet. The price is the same for any accommodation location in Krakow. 

Discover Katowice, located on the richest land in all Poland, on a walking tour of the city. Find out how underground there are deposits of many valuable minerals, precious metals and much more. Thanks to this, years ago, this small city developed - rapidly growing into a big town which is now rich in culture and history. Follow your guide on this 2-Hour Old Town Walking tour and discover what interesting highlights Katowice has to offer. Start from the Silesian Theatre where many of the finest performances take place. Then, walk down to see the fantastic Monument to the Scouts of September which symbolizes the sacrifice of the young scouts who fought during World War II. Reach the Cross Market Square and admire the Goldstein Palace and Philharmonia. After this, pass the peaceful Square of Miszkolc Friends and discover Silesian Insurgents' Monument as you listen to its fantastic story. Finally, reach the pride of Katowice - Spodek. See more by upgrading your tour to the 3-hour option. Visit all of the above sights then head on to explore the District of Culture, (including Spodek), the innovative International Congress Center and the fantastic National Symphony Orchestra of Polish Radio. Next, walk down to see the very stunning and magnificent St. Mary's Church by walking along Mariacka Street.  Alternatively, choose the 4.5-hour sightseeing program which also passes by the Cathedral of Christ the King which is another symbol of Katowice city. This option includes the extraordinary occasion to see a great panorama of Katowice with ride up to the viewpoint at the Silesian Terrace. Also, see also the marvelous buildings at the Academy of Music and the Monument of Jozef Pilsudski - an iconic Polish hero.

Take part in an amazing party tour and get a great combination of Polish vodka, history, and culture in Katowice. Round up your mates to enjoy a private tasting and a lesson at the same time. Drink white, flavored vodka, as well as legendary liqueur, and play a game to compare the flavors among your friends. With your private guide, learn how to drink vodka in the Polish tradition. Hear about the occasions when Poles drink vodka and why it is considered the national drink. All places are carefully chosen to show you the various atmospheres that reflect different periods of Polish culture. During your tour, you will also taste Polish appetizers as perfect matches to the vodka. Enjoy a great composition of Polish vodkas showcasing 4 different kinds: • white vodka (potato, grain) • flavored vodka (nuts, lemon) • liqueur • 70% Absinthe Choose between 3 tour option. On the 2-hour option, taste a set of 5 vodkas and some appetizers at 3 different venues. To try more vodka flavors, select the 3-hour option and enjoy 7 shots at 4 different venues with perfectly matched appetizers. Alternatively, upgrade to the 4-hour option and relish a wonderful combination of Polish vodkas and traditional food in 5 venues. Savor 10 vodkas and more food than you are able to eat.

Relish some of the best dishes from Polish cuisine in 2 to 4 carefully selected local venues in Katowice. Explore the strong roots of Polish people's culinary culture with a professional guide. Sample, compare, and choose from a rich range of traditional dishes, and try to decide which you like the most. As you go between venues, enjoy a guided tour of some of the most notable landmarks of the Old Town, including Spodek and the Goldstein Palace.  Select the budget 2.5-hour option to try a basic set of food in 2 places, including different kinds of dumplings, Polish meats, and other specialties. A soft drink, cake, and coffee/tea are also included, but soup and beer are not.  Or, choose the standard 3.5-hour option to taste traditional Polish food at 3 venues. Try 3 kinds of dumplings, different Polish meats, traditional soup, and other specialties. Enjoy an included beer, as well as a soft drink, cake, and coffee/tea. Learn more about Polish traditions and customs and which meals are related to various occasions.  Alternatively, upgrade your experience to the premium 5-hour option. After filling your belly with a delicious feast combined with a tasting of 8 types of vodka or 8 types of beer, take a more extensive guided walking tour to see the highlights of Katowice city. Discover more about local history and see some of the best-kept secrets in the city. See the remarkable Cathedral of Christ the King, and Mariacka Street.