Krakow offers a broad selection of activities for student groups, combining historical landmarks, educational experiences and cultural attractions. From guided city tours and museums to evening programs, workshops and excursions outside the city, Krakow provides engaging opportunities for every type of student trip.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Discover Krakow’s highlights on a guided walking tour through the Old Town and castle area. Stroll across the Main Square, see St. Mary’s Basilica, and explore historic streets while your guide shares stories, legends, and hidden details from the city’s past. The tour also includes views of Wawel Castle, with the option to visit the castle interiors for a deeper and more complete experience.
Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Explore the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, once the heart of Krakow’s vibrant Jewish community. Walk through its streets and discover local culture, traditions, and everyday life before World War II. Continue to sites connected to the wartime period and the former ghetto, with the option to include a visit to Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory or local synagogues for a deeper insight.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, part of Memory Trail, on a guided tour in Krakow and discover the powerful story of the city during World War II. Explore interactive exhibitions presenting daily life under Nazi occupation and the fate of Jewish residents. Learn about Schindler’s role and see authentic documents, photographs, and personal stories throughout the museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit the Eagle’s Pharmacy, a historic site in the former Jewish Ghetto run by Tadeusz Pankiewicz during World War II that served as a place of help, shelter, and resistance, where medicine, information, and aid were provided to Jews. As part of the Memory Trail, this museum connects important Krakow sites linked to Nazi and communist terror through authentic stories, testimonies, and preserved locations.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit Pomorska Street, a former Gestapo prison in Krakow, and explore original cells with preserved inscriptions left by prisoners. Learn about life in the city under Nazi and later communist terror through the permanent exhibition “People of Kraków in Times of Terror 1939–1945–1956.” The site is part of the Memory Trail, connecting key historical locations across the city.
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Explore the Memory Trail in Krakow, connecting key sites linked to World War II and communist terror. Visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum, presenting life under Nazi occupation, the Eagle’s Pharmacy in the former ghetto, and Pomorska Street, a former Gestapo prison with original cells. Together, these sites offer a powerful insight into the city’s past.
Duration: 2 hours
A personal discussion with a descendant of a Holocaust survivor, sharing her family’s experiences of the Holocaust and post-war years. Students have a rare opportunity to engage directly with a witness to 20th-century history, ask questions, and take part in an open conversation. English interpretation is included.
Duration: 1 hour
Discover Rynek Underground, a unique museum located beneath Krakow’s Main Square, where history comes to life below your feet. Walk through medieval streets, market stalls, and excavated remains while exploring interactive exhibitions, holograms, and original artefacts. This immersive experience reveals over 1,000 years of the city’s history in a modern and engaging way.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit Wawel Castle, one of Krakow’s most important historical landmarks and a symbol of Polish heritage. Explore the castle complex overlooking the Vistula River, including its courtyards and interior. Learn about centuries of history, royal traditions, and legends while discovering one of the city’s most iconic and significant sites.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit St. Mary’s Basilica, one of Krakow’s most iconic landmarks located on the Main Square. Discover its stunning Gothic interior, including the famous wooden altarpiece, while learning about its history and legends. You can choose between a standard visit to the basilica or an optional climb to the tower for views over the city.
Duration: 3 hours
Discover Krakow’s modern and creative side on a guided walk through its most vibrant districts. See colorful murals, hidden graffiti spots, and urban art while learning about the artists and stories behind them. Explore streets transformed into open-air galleries, with the option to enhance the experience with a tasting of local street food along the way.
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the fascinating world of stained glass art during a guided visit to the Krakow Stained Glass Museum and its workshop. Learn about traditional production techniques, admire unique artistic works and see craftsmen at work. The program also includes a multimedia presentation on a selected topic, offering deeper insight into the history, symbolism and technology of stained glass creation.
Duration: 2 hours
Step into the darker side of Krakow and uncover stories hidden beneath its historic streets. Join a guided ghost tour filled with eerie legends, ghostly sightings, and tragic events that shaped the city’s past. From mysterious occurrences to gruesome tales, this atmospheric experience reveals a more macabre side of Krakow and is not for the faint-hearted.
Duration: 3 hours
Take part in an exciting city hunt where teams compete in fun challenges across Krakow. Complete tasks such as learning basic Polish phrases, singing songs, or navigating the city while discovering its highlights. Groups are divided into smaller teams, encouraging teamwork, interaction, and a fun, active way to explore Krakow.
Duration: 3 hours
See more of Krakow in less time on a guided bike tour through its most iconic areas. Ride through scenic parks, the historic Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, and the former Ghetto while learning about the city’s past and present. This active and engaging experience combines sightseeing, local stories, and a fun way to explore Krakow from a different perspective.
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy an active kayaking tour on the Vistula River in Krakow and discover the city from a unique perspective. Paddle along scenic routes either upstream towards Bielany and the Wolski Forest, or downstream with views of the Old Town skyline and riverside landmarks. This experience combines fun, relaxation, and light physical activity in the heart of the city.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Spend an exciting day at Energylandia, the largest amusement park in Poland, located near Krakow. With over 120 attractions, including high-speed roller coasters, water rides, themed zones, family attractions, and live shows, there is something for every interest. Enjoy a full day of adrenaline, entertainment, and shared experiences in a dynamic and lively setting.
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Enjoy a fun-filled visit to Krakow’s Aquapark, one of the largest indoor water parks in Poland and Europe. Discover a wide range of attractions, including pools, water slides, a 202 m long slide, a wave pool, and a wild river. The complex also features wellness areas, sports zones, and relaxing spaces, offering entertainment and active experiences for all interests.
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Visit the Museum of Illusions in Krakow and discover a fascinating world where science meets fun. Explore interactive exhibitions filled with optical illusions, mirrors, and creative installations that challenge your perception. Enjoy hands-on experiences, unique photo spots, and surprising effects that make this visit both entertaining and educational for all ages.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit GoJump Trampolin Park in Krakow and enjoy an active experience in one of the city’s largest trampoline parks. Discover a wide range of attractions, including freestyle jumping zones, foam pits, obstacle courses, and sports areas. This dynamic indoor venue offers a fun and energetic way to stay active, improve coordination, and enjoy time together in a lively setting.
Duration: 6 - 7 hours
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, on a guided trip from Krakow. Explore both Auschwitz I and II while learning about the history of the camp and the lives of its prisoners. See original buildings, exhibitions, and memorials that preserve the memory of this important place. The tour provides a clear and educational insight into World War II and the Holocaust.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided trip from Krakow and explore one of Poland’s most unique UNESCO sites. Descend underground to discover impressive chambers, salt sculptures, and historic tunnels shaped over centuries. Choose between different routes and experience the fascinating world beneath the surface with expert commentary.
Tourist Route: A classic sightseeing route through stunning chambers, chapels, and salt sculptures, with guided narration of mines' history.
Miners' Route: Experience the mine from a miner’s perspective. Try hands-on tasks and discover how salt was extracted in the past.
