By rail · POLAND TRAIN TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 poland train tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Krakow in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide such as Dawid, Lucas, or Marcin. Visit Chochołów, taste smoked oscypek and local alcohol, see a wooden chapel and ski jump, then ride the Gubałówka funicular for wide Tatras views before exploring Zakopane.
“Trip was great from start to finish. Our guide was great. very informative.”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English or Spanish guide, taste smoked oscypek and local vodka at a shepherd’s hut, ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll Krupówki, and spend three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Pickup may be available from your hotel.
“Amazing tour to go on and it was a great experience, I felt very comfortable even though I went solo and it was a great opportunity to speak to new people!”
Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by train, then visit Auschwitz and Birkenau on a 3.5-hour English guided tour. Return to Krakow for three hours of free time before the evening train back to Warsaw. Drivers help with every transfer, including hotel pickup and train boarding.
“Very organized trip to a very important site - a valuable experience.”
Spend about 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chocholow and Zakopane, with a funicular ride up Gubalowka, smoked sheep cheese tasting, free time on Krupowki Street, and 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie thermal pools. English-speaking guides such as Mike, Daniel, and Tomek help keep the day moving.
“The whole trip was fantastic. The only obstacle was the almost never ending queue for the line train. It would have been much better if it was booked for certain time so the group wouldn't have to wait in the line. We even didn' go there, because of the amount of people waiting there. The queue was 200-300 metres long. The wooden village is really beautiful especially in the winter - covered in snow. The thermal pools are perfect for relax after the whole trip”
Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by train, visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with an English-speaking guide, and explore Krakow Old Town independently. Hotel pickup and drop-off may be arranged, while staff such as Kris or Agnieszka help with trains, transfers, and timing.
“Very, very poor experience. Feeling like the quality of Victor tours is slipping, as it’s our 2nd in two weeks (two different countries) that were kess than adequate. We waited 20 minutes for 3 people who weren’t responsible enough to show up slightly early or for that matter ON TIME!! Too bad for adults that book and can’t make it on time. Why are 30 other people forced to wait for them - unacceptable! Then our driver drove out (apparently in the wrong direction) for a good 10-15 minutes in traffic, then got a phone call and proceeded to turn the bus and return in the same direction we had…”
Spend 11 hours with a bilingual guide such as Olaf, Mirek, or Magda, traveling from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane. Taste oscypek and regional spirits, stroll Krupówki, ride the Gubałówka funicular, and enjoy several hours of free time among the Tatras.
“It was amazing. Espetacular views. The guide was excelente .”
Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver, a bacówka cheese tasting in Chochołów, free time on Krupówki Street, and a ride up Gubałówka at 1,123 meters. Guides such as Mirek, Magda, Marco, and Niko are known for keeping the long day lively and helpful.
“Mirek was a fantastic tour guide. He gave us interesting insights about the culture in Zakopane and the surrounding areas, and kept the group laughing and having a very enjoyable tour. He connected with all ages and is a very professional tour guide. We are very thankful for all of his wonderful suggestions on our tour and also for Krakow in general. We highly recommend this tour.”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver and guide, taste smoked oscypek, visit Villa Koliba with an audio guide, ride the Gubałówka funicular, and enjoy two hours for lunch, shopping, and Krupówki.
“A really beautiful tour. I would highly recommend! A long day and lots of coach riding but well worth for the views! A little dodsapointed that we didn't get to go to the lake that is featured in the pictures but still breathtaking.”
Travel from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Chochołów’s wooden houses, Jaszczurówka chapel, Zakopane’s Krupówki Street, and Wielka Krokiew, then ride the included funicular up Gubałówka Hill for broad Tatra Mountain views.
“The journey to Zakopane was incredible and left a lasting impression of how this wonderful placehas stood the test of time. Along the way, we visitedthe Chocholow wooden village, which has stood for over 100 yrs. Using only natural resources, the mountain highlanders built their houses with stunning beauty and craftsmanship. Zakopane which lieas at the base ofnthe Tatra Mountains, feels truly magical especially during the winter season when it is blanketed with snow. To enjoy the stunning view of this resort town, climbing the Gubalowka using the funicular is a must. Snow-capped mountains in the backdrop make the day deeply relaxing while enjoying the magnificient beauty of nature.”
Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by train, then continue by van to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a guided visit with a licensed guide. You will see Auschwitz I, Birkenau, original camp structures, museum exhibits, fences, towers, and gas chambers before returning to Warsaw the same day.
“The trip was brilliant and it was for the most part well organised used. The booking information says that the trains are Fast Trains. And the train out in the morning was but it was a very different train on the way home and as such the return trip was close to 4hours long. Which was a lot after being on the road since 5.30am and not getting home until after midnight. All of the other aspects were excellent.”
Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide from Krakow, visiting Chochołów and Zakopane before a Gubałówka funicular ride and a one-hour sleigh trip. Finish with oscypek, sausage, soup, and Highlander tea by a fire. Guides may include Paul, Tomasz, or Janis.
“The mountains were beautiful and we very much enjoyed the campfire and snacks at the end of the day. Tomasz was super knowledgeable about the history of the region, very flexible about the day, and made sure we had a memorable time. He was kind enough to send us videos of our sleigh ride and some restaurant recommendations in Krakow. We also really enjoyed chatting with Tomasz!”
Travel from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle to Zakopane and Gubałówka. Ride the funicular for Tatra views, explore Krupówki Street, and taste smoked cheese at a highlander’s hut in Witów. The small group can reach 19 people, though guide language and commentary may vary.
“A great trip to a stunning place. Everything well organized and on-time. Top class coach and good guide. It was a superb experience, I would recommend it to everyone.”
Travel privately from Krakow to the Tatra Mountains with an English-speaking chauffeur such as Jakub. Visit Chocholow’s wooden homes, ride the Gubalowka funicular, shop and eat in Zakopane, then spend about three hours at Bukowina thermal pools. Towels, transport, snacks, and hotel pickup are included.
“Picked up dead on time, very comfortable transport and our host Jacob was excellent. It’s about a two hour drive to the mountains and you stop in the way at a carver. We didn’t buy anything but was a nice stop. Apparently we should have gRead more”
Take a private 1.5-hour ride through Wroclaw on a historic 1950 tram with a licensed English, German, or Polish-speaking guide. See the old town, Jewish quarter, Ostrów Tumski, Centennial Hall, Pergola, fountain, and Grunwald Bridge. The tram is reserved for your group of up to 16.
Travel from Krakow to Chocholow and Zakopane on a 10-hour guided trip with hotel pickup, a Gubalówka funicular ticket, mountain views, smoked cheese, and a drink tasting. English-speaking guides such as Ivan and Mido have been praised for clear communication and good humor.
“amazing place! everywhere was lovely and very christmassy. the only thing i wish was that it was a bit shorter as once we had seen everything we had to sit for a couple of hours to wait for transfer back! apart from that 10/10 and guide was friendly and very informative.. definitely recommend”
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