Experience the city in a totally new way – sightseeing with a culinary perspective! Great insight into Polish food and the culture of Kraków on a bus and walking tour. Oscypek cheese – made from sheep milk and smoked for two weeks over a highlander bonfire; lisiecka sausage – the favorite meat of Pope John Paul II; Kraków bagels (obwarzanki) – whose recipe has not changed in over five centuries; Polish dumplings – stuffed with meat, cottage cheese, fruit or vegetables. You will taste these and other delicacies during the visits to the specially selected shops, cafes, restaurants or markets. Along with the tastes, we will give you information on the history and architecture of the city.
The tour starts with visiting the Jewish district of Kazimierz to explore the area which used to be inhabited by one of the most diverse Jewish communities in Europe. Then a short drive takes you up the Wawel Hill, which is the embodiment of Poland's former monarchical glory. Its summit is occupied by the Royal Castle and the Wawel Cathedral, a 14th-century cathedral which hosted almost all coronations and funerals of the Polish monarchy. Having descended the Hill, we stroll along Kanonicza and Grodzka Streets to reach Collegium Maius (Great College), the oldest building of the Academia Cracoviensis.
After visiting the charming Gothic courtyard we continue to the Main Market Square – the bustling heart of the city. Complete your tour by visiting St. Mary's Church, where the stunning medieval altar sculpted by Wit Stwosz (Veit Stoss) is located and a bugle call sounds towards the four corners of the world every hour on the hour.
Our walking tour begins in the heart of the Old Town, just a few minutes walk from Europe’s biggest medieval market square. From here we’ll set out to discover some of Krakow’s most famous sights - St Mary’s basilica (outside only), Cloth Hall, Rynek, Town Hall, Jagiellonian University and the Franciscan Church. An introduction to the rich Polish history and culture and you’ll get to know some of the characters that have made Krakow and Poland the majestic places they are today. We will explore the winding cobblestone streets of Krakow’s old town, containing hidden gems and lesser-known attractions.
During the next part of the tour we’ll head down to the bohemian Kazimierz district to learn all about Krakow’s Jewish community past and present. You’ll take in the oldest synagogue, the old Jewish cemetery and Remu’s synagogue (all sights outside only) - where you’ll hear all about the far-reaching contributions made by the Jews from this area throughout history. Here we’ll also have a refreshment break where you’ll taste some sweet local specialities.
For the final leg of the tour we’ll climb the slope up to Krakow’s Castle area - the Wawel. Here you’ll learn the legend of the dragon and become acquainted with the most important royals from Poland’s history. You’ll hear how they made Krakow the city it is and get a sneak peak into the grand palace courtyards, the castle and the cathedral (outside only) and finish your tour with a view of Krakow and the river Vistula.
At the conclusion of the tour the guide will help with ideas, tips, directions and more!
Our walking tours are small groups and generally do not have more than 15 participants, making them interactive and personal and giving you plenty of chances to ask questions and get to know your guide plus hit them up for local tips and hints of where to go and what else to do.
Desde el siglo XI hasta principios de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Polonia era conocida como el centro cultural y espiritual de los Judíos de Europa. Durante su viaje alrededor de Varsovia tendrá la oportunidad de ver partes de la vieja Varsovia judía, la sinagoga, el cementerio de Kirkut y otros lugares relacionados con la rica historia y tradiciones de los Judíos de Polonia, así como monumentos que conmemoran el martirio de los Judíos durante la 2 ª Guerra Mundial y el levantamiento judío en el Ghetto.
Idiomas
Confirmados: Español, inglés, francés, italiano, alemán, ruso o polaco.
A pedido y según disponibilidad: chino, japonés, portugués, sueco, holandés y finlandés.
We will pick you up from the hotel in our original socialist-style van of historical value, i.e. a Nysa 522. We will take you for a unique trip through the legacy of the Polish socialism. Not only will we see the places connected with it, but we will experience them as well.
We will start with the first square ever to be built especially for the working people, i.e. Constitution Square (Plac Konstytucji). Here you will feel how the propaganda worked in the socialist era. Next we will go towards the seat of the Ministry of Agriculture, where you will have a chance to get to know the utopian plans of the post-war city reconstruction. Our next stop will be the Palace of Culture and Science – a gift from “Uncle” Stalin will reveal its secrets to you.
We will not miss the very heart of socialism, i.e. the old seat of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party (in Polish: “Dom Partii” – “The Party's House”). Next stop is in Praga district, where we see the typical housing estate with the longest building in Warsaw.
At the end we will visit the Museum of Life under Communism. Here you will experience a small apartment furnished in socialist style, a communist party member’s office, a shop, a bar and a street from the era. You will see how people used to live and watch propaganda movies of the 1950s. We also kindly invite you for a typical aperitif. In the end of the tour we drop off guests back at the hotel.
Malbork Castle recognised as the UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most spectacular and the biggest fortification complex in the Middle Ages. Visit this gothic castle, with enchanting monumental architecture. Located at 60 km from Gdansk. It is one of the most visited castles in Europe. Explore the castle as your guide will introduce you to the castle's history and medieval times. See the former capital of the Teutonic Knights Order, follow in the footsteps of knights with a black cross on the robe. Spend 2 hours exploring the extraordinary castle interiors. Discover the chambers of the High and Middle Castle and the impressive courtyards. See the breathtaking St. Mary's Church, learn about the medieval feasts, battles and traditions, and much, much more. Watch an enormous collection of weapons, armour, flags and goblets as well as the unique amber exhibition.
In view of the World Youth Day, which will be held in Krakow in July 2016, and the visit of Pope Francis, the Auschwitz Birkenau State Museum will be open in this period to visitors under specific conditions. Tour will be conducted on a specially prepared route.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Special information leaflet
* Outdoor exhibition
Explore the darkest chapter in history with this emotive tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of Nazi concentration camps. Representing a truly awful point in the history of humanity, this tour of the camps will give you insights into both the strengths and weaknesses of the human condition. Exactly how many innocent men, women and children were murdered at Auschwitz is not known but all estimates are above the one-million mark.
Out of respect for those who lost their lives here, please maintain the dignity and sanctity of these memorials by wearing appropriate attire. This tour will provide an education into a history that can never be forgotten so that the steps and climate leading up to it will never be repeated again.
You have probably ridden on a big bus called “double decker” in any European capital at least once. Kraków, due to its historical specificity, narrow streets and a closed zone for public transport will not offer them. However, we have a real pleasure to offer you something similar, but much more comfortable and easier.
Sightseeing on board of an eco-friendly, electric vehicle equipped with an audio system is a convenient and the fastest way of learning about Kraków's history and its monuments. A quiet, comfortable small car is permitted to go through the Old Town and drive its small and narrow streets. You can enjoy sitting in a comfortable car and adore this magnificent medieval city. During the tour visitors have the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful places in the Old Town, Kazimierz – the old Jewish district, where you can explore traces of the Holocaust by going through the Kraków ghetto to the famous Oskar Schindler's Factory.
El tour inicia con el traslado de Wroclaw al Parque Nacional de las Montañas Stolowe, el único de este tipo en un área protegida en Polonia, con increíbles formaciones rocosas. Nuestro viaje por las montañas comienza en el pueblo de Karlow y después de 40 minutos de ascenso llegamos a una maravillosa ''ciudad de piedra'' en la parte superior de Szczeliniec Wielki - un enorme laberinto de rocas de varias formas. Este pico es el punto más alto de las Montañas Stolowe (919 m sobre el nivel del mar) y ofrece unas vistas impresionantes sobre las cordilleras de Sudety y Karkonosze. Después de un breve descanso en un refugio de montaña, descenderemos hacia Kudowa Zdroj, famoso balneario, donde daremos un paseo por el Parque de la Ciudad y probaremos el agua de distintas fuentes naturales. En el camino nos detenemos en la capilla del esqueleto en Czermna, cuyas paredes y el techo esta hechos de miles de huesos y cráneos humanos - víctimas de la guerra y epidemias del siglo XIIX. Finalmente, traslado de regreso a Wroclaw.
Punto de encuentro: Recepción del hotel.
Duración: Aprox. 8 horas.
Hora de inicio o apertura: 09:00 horas.
Idiomas: Confirmado en inglés, alemán, español, francés, italiano, ruso o polaco. A pedido y según disponibilidad: portugués, japonés, chino, sueco, holandés y finlandés.
Recorre el centro histórico de Torun, cuna de Copérnico, y descubre un lugar mágico que ha sabido conservar su apariencia medieval. Únete a un tour por una de las ciudades más bonitas de Polonia.
Destacamos
- Admira edificios pertenecientes al gótico báltico
- Repasa la vida y obra de Copérnico, presente en todos los rincones de la ciudad
- Visita la hermosa catedral de Torun
El tour comienza con un traslado de Varsovia a Torun, un gran ejemplo de ciudad medieval gótica, declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Asentada a ambas orillas del río Vístula, Torun posee un original centro histórico y es el lugar natal de Nicolás Copérnico.
Pasea por el casco antiguo, entre los impresionantes monumentos y las murallas medievales, antes de visitar la Casa de Copérnico, el gran fundador de la astronomía moderna. Se trata de una réplica del hogar original del científico, donde podrás repasar su vida y obra.
A continuación adéntrate en la hermosa catedral de Torún y admira el altar mayor y las fantásticas bóvedas. En lo alto de la torre occidental se encuentra el tercer campanario más grande de Polonia, desde donde se extiende una bella vista panorámica de la ciudad.
Después del recorrido guiado, dispondrás de tiempo libre para explorar la ciudad por tu cuenta. Aprovecha la ocasión para adquirir algún recuerdo y probar las famosas galletas de jengibre, horneadas siguiendo los pasos de antiguas recetas y métodos que se remontan al s.XVI.
Enjoy the traditional Polish meal organised to the sounds of Polish, Lithuanian and Ukrainian music. The restaurant specialises in Old Polish cuisine, which means that you will have the opportunity of choosing among a great number of starters, main courses and desserts, such as beetroot borsch with stuffed dumplings, succulent duck breasts, grilled trout or spare ribs with honey and wine. Furthermore, the drinks are made and available exclusively in the restaurant. Unique surroundings, professional service and an unforgettable feast will provide an unforgettable experience: a real trip back in time that will make you feel like a 17th-century Polish nobleman.
The price includes one way transfer from the hotel to the restaurant; the return journey is not included, but available on request at an additional fee. The menu is also available in a vegetarian and gluten-free version. Please present your printed voucher to the tour guide at the start of the trip.