Unique things to do in Lesser Poland Voivodeship

This tour is different from most standard tours to Auschwitz, so make sure it is for you and read the tour itinerary carefully. During this experience you will have the opportunity to visit more sites and exhibits that are not available during a normal large group tour. Tour plan: starting in Krakow, our trip will first go to the "Judenrampe", this was a railroad siding near the Birkenau camp where the so-called selections took place (most of the Auschwitz visitors don't get see it). Then you will go to visit the entire "Auschwitz II Birkenau" camp, which was the main extermination camp during the Holocaust. Before entering the camp, I will explain to you exactly what to pay attention to during the 2-hour walk and lend you a book with a description and map of the camp. Then there will be a short break for lunch or coffee (the prices in the restaurant near the museum are quite high so it is best to bring your own snacks with you). After the break we will drive to the "Auschwitz I" camp. This is now the main museum, where you will find a gate with the inscription "Arbeit Macht Frei", an exhibition that is housed in former prisoner blocks, reconstructed first gas chamber with ovens and chimney, personal artifacts belonging to prisoners and much more.

The way I organise this tour is different than most of tours on Airbnb so please make sure it will suit you :-). It's for visitors that expect to have more time to explore the exhibition, which is a big advantage because You will have the chance to see a part of it that is not open for big organized groups. First I will take You to see authentic Juden Ramp where most of the selections were taking place : it is 2 km away from the camp (again most of the visitors don't get see it). After that You will visit Auschwitz II Birkenau extermination camp (that's where Holocaust happened) with an audioguide. It's good 2h of walking so You will deserve a break for lunch or cup of cofeee in the restaurant right by museum. After a break You will see all the evidences of the crime, theArbeitMachtFrei gate , remain building of the gas chamber and crematorium and belongings of the victims.

One thing I want to tell anybody coming to Kraków is that exploring it without some way to get to know what's what and why it is there is a tremendous waste. Kraków is exceptionally rich in capital H History. Monuments, stories and legends go back to the beginning of the Polish nation and from there all the way to the present day. It is the true Heart of Poland. I offer my own take on how to present all that unfolded and engraved itself into the streets of my town. I am also a local through and through and there are a certain perspective and emotional charge in me that I hope to pass onto you. I want to give you the general idea of the history of Poland which I cut into digestible and narratable chunks that will also relate to things that you will be able to touch and see for yourself. We will go from the Old Town to the Castle on the Wawel hill and anchor more than a dozen times to talk about what you see and how does that tie into the city in a meaningful way. See you there! If the hours available in the schedule are not suitable for you - please write to me and we will surely find a date that is :)

Our culinary meeting takes place in Salwator, one of Krakow's prettiest and most historical areas, not far from the Old Town – about 12 min by tram and 10 by taxi. Our cooking class will start with a welcome drink (tea and coffee) in the kitchen, followed by putting on aprons (which I provide) and washing our hands (disinfectant is also provided). I will then give a very brief introduction to the history of Polish cuisine in general and the pierogi in particular. Then, together we’ll prepare the dough and the filling together, learning the secrets of making that special flavour. Once ready with these, we’ll fill the dough parcels with the filling and make the pierogi. Each participant will have their own board to prepare these dumplings, and I am on hand to assist at every stage. Once prepared, we’ll start cooking the pierogi and… start eating them! There will be plenty to go around, and no-one will be left hungry. Finally, we’ll share some of my home-made cheesecake with salty caramel sauce, together with fresh coffee or tea.

We kick things off at the first bar with a big spread of Polish style tapas. Think fresh crusty breads, tasty cured meats, smoked and salted mountain cheeses. With the food you’ll be sampling two incredible and historic Polish clear vodkas while taking our crash course in vodka history, production and culture. There's lots of funny stories and we keep the history short and sweet although us guides will be more than happy to go into more detail throughout the tour. We’ll then take you on an adventure through the cobblestone streets of Kraków’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Town to explore the city’s hidden vodka bars and cafes. You’ll step back in time through the doors of a communist era shot bar, explore one of Europe’s only home-made flavoured vodka cafes and get cosy in a hole-in-the wall candlelit vodka bar boasting more than one-hundred varieties. The flavoured vodkas really are mind-blowingly good and there's more than two-hundred varieties stocked by the bars on the tour. At the end of the tour we'll be stopping off to check out the city’s best Pierogi in our favourite foodie joint, perfect to soak up all the vodka and make sure you're not too wobbly on your feet :) Other things to note Please do not arrive intoxicated. It is illegal for you to be served. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and cannot participate in the consumption of alcohol on the tour.

Join us and visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camps. I will pick you up from your accommodation and we will go to the museum. The transportation is by minivan(max 8 people) what makes shorter and more comfortable way to get there. When we get there you will meet your guide and rest of the group (max 30 people) , after a short break you will start discovering one of the darkest parts of European history. Your guide will take you through this dramatic story. First you will visit Auschwitz camp, then Birkenau camp after a short break. After your tour, I will drop you off back to your accommodation or any location indicated by you in the city center. The entire tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps is with a professional guide( museum employee). Due to the rules in the museum, the guide must always be a person from the museum. It is not a host. See you soon

This tour is different from most standard tours to Auschwitz, so make sure it is for you and read the tour itinerary carefully. During this experience you will have the opportunity to visit more sites and exhibits that are not available during a normal large group tour. Tour plan: starting in Krakow, our trip will first go to the "Judenrampe", this was a railroad siding near the Birkenau camp where the so-called selections took place (most of the Auschwitz visitors don't get see it). Then you will go to visit the entire "Auschwitz II Birkenau" camp, which was the main extermination camp during the Holocaust. Before entering the camp, I will explain to you exactly what to pay attention to during the 2-hour walk and lend you a book with a description and map of the camp. Then there will be a short break for lunch or coffee (the prices in the restaurant near the museum are quite high so it is best to bring your own snacks with you). After the break we will drive to the "Auschwitz I" camp. This is now the main museum, where you will find a gate with the inscription "Arbeit Macht Frei", an exhibition that is housed in former prisoner blocks, reconstructed first gas chamber with ovens and chimney, personal artifacts belonging to prisoners and much more.

The way I organise this tour is different than most of tours on Airbnb so please make sure it will suit you :-). It's for visitors that expect to have more time to explore the exhibition, which is a big advantage because You will have the chance to see a part of it that is not open for big organized groups. First I will take You to see authentic Juden Ramp where most of the selections were taking place : it is 2 km away from the camp (again most of the visitors don't get see it). After that You will visit Auschwitz II Birkenau extermination camp (that's where Holocaust happened) with an audioguide. It's good 2h of walking so You will deserve a break for lunch or cup of cofeee in the restaurant right by museum. After a break You will see all the evidences of the crime, theArbeitMachtFrei gate , remain building of the gas chamber and crematorium and belongings of the victims.

You'll be welcomed into my kitchen to master the typical Polish skill - PIEROGI making. I will be pleased to introduce you to the most famous and delicious Polish dish which is pierogi (dumplings). First, we will meet in Kraków's Old Town and walk through the oldest operating marketplace in town. It is a place to be, not only because of the great amount of fresh, local products but also because of its vibrant and unique atmosphere with some great hidden gems! After we buy what we need the most (and also what we can't help but try - so fresh and tasty!) we will have a short walk to my apartment. There you'll be treated to some local snacks and drinks and we will start cooking. We will go through the whole process of pierogi making, from making the dough, preparing the filling and creating special shapes of the dough, and finally eating! Primarily we will prepare pierogi with the most known filling - fresh cottage cheese, potatoes, and caramelized onions. During the experience, I will share my knowledge of Kraków, Poland, and polish culinary traditions. I will give you my personal recommendations of what to try while visiting Kraków and give you some hints of what to do and where to go to feel like a true local. The main goal of the experience? Food hedonism! (Please note that on Sundays the market is closed but instead I'm preparing some extra treats! Go ahead & ask me!)

One thing I want to tell anybody coming to Kraków is that exploring it without some way to get to know what's what and why it is there is a tremendous waste. Kraków is exceptionally rich in capital H History. Monuments, stories and legends go back to the beginning of the Polish nation and from there all the way to the present day. It is the true Heart of Poland. I offer my own take on how to present all that unfolded and engraved itself into the streets of my town. I am also a local through and through and there are a certain perspective and emotional charge in me that I hope to pass onto you. I want to give you the general idea of the history of Poland which I cut into digestible and narratable chunks that will also relate to things that you will be able to touch and see for yourself. We will go from the Old Town to the Castle on the Wawel hill and anchor more than a dozen times to talk about what you see and how does that tie into the city in a meaningful way. See you there! If the hours available in the schedule are not suitable for you - please write to me and we will surely find a date that is :)

Our culinary meeting takes place in Salwator, one of Krakow's prettiest and most historical areas, not far from the Old Town – about 12 min by tram and 10 by taxi. Our cooking class will start with a welcome drink (tea and coffee) in the kitchen, followed by putting on aprons (which I provide) and washing our hands (disinfectant is also provided). I will then give a very brief introduction to the history of Polish cuisine in general and the pierogi in particular. Then, together we’ll prepare the dough and the filling together, learning the secrets of making that special flavour. Once ready with these, we’ll fill the dough parcels with the filling and make the pierogi. Each participant will have their own board to prepare these dumplings, and I am on hand to assist at every stage. Once prepared, we’ll start cooking the pierogi and… start eating them! There will be plenty to go around, and no-one will be left hungry. Finally, we’ll share some of my home-made cheesecake with salty caramel sauce, together with fresh coffee or tea.

This is one of a kind tour in Krakow which is dedicated to the history of Jews in Krakow before, and after the World War II. We would recommend to do it before you visit Auschwitz concentration camp museum. This tour gives you better understanding of the jewish history and culture. During the tour we are going to see three former cities which are Krakow's districts now. Starting from the Old Town with its gorgeous architecture we will go to the Jewish Quarter Jews have been living for over 500 years. In the Jewish Quarter we will explore places you can miss on your own. We will give you an answer why almost every second European Jew lived in Poland before the Second World War. We will show you the oldest synagogues, and explain similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian architecture. In the end we will take you across the Vistula river to show you the Podgórze district where Nazis forced to live thousands of Jews and discover the truth about Oscar Schindler.

Winter recipe for perfect day trip from Krakow for individuals, couples and small groups. No matter is sunny or cloudy day, this trip will provide a lot of excitment and joy. Within two hours drive across picturesque hills of Podhale we will arrive to ski resort. Here after briefing you will begin an unforgettable journeney with powerful snowmobiles. Two people can go on one snowmobile but it's safer and easier if you ride on your own. Ride is guided which means you will follow guide on another snowmobile. He will set the route according to presented skills and your confidence. On the half way there will be short break to admire astonishing views and take some jaw-dropping pictures of Tatra Mountains and its surroundings. On the way back to our base on the more technical part you will have a chance to pratice sharper turns. Once adrenaline level in your blood will drop you will feel hunger and cold which will be perfect moment to have something delicious to eat and head to Thermal Baths. Here at hot and healthy mineral water you will have a chance to relax in the best possible way. After about 3 hours stay at thermal pools, we will head back to Krakow which will take up to 2 hours.

Kraków to najpiękniejsze tło do sesji zdjęciowej. Podczas naszej fotograficznej wycieczki pokażę Wam zarówno bardzo znane turystyczne miejsca w Krakowie jak i ukryte perełki, które będą doskonale prezentować się na zdjęciach. Fotograficzna wycieczka zawsze odbywa się w luźnej, spokojnej atmosferze i trwa około 2 godzin, czasami dłużej. Większość osób, które nie są profesjonalnymi modelami, potrzebuje trochę więcej czasu, żeby oswoić się z rolą modela i dobrze poczuć się przed obiektywem. Taka atmosfera spokoju, swobody i rozluźnienia pomoże Wam odprężyć się psychicznie i poczuć się spokojnie i pewnie przed obiektywem. Dlatego nie wprowadzam żadnych sztywnych czasowych ograniczeń. Wiem, że właśnie brak stresu i pośpiechu pozwoli mi wykonać Wam najlepsze ujęcia. Podczas sesji zdjęciowej udzielam wielu wskazówek, uczę naturalnego pozowania i staram się wydobyć Wasz szczery i prawdziwy wizerunek. Na bieżąco pokazuję na wyświetlaczu aparatu fotograficznego wykonane zdjęcia i ustalam, czy jesteście zadowoleni, czy coś należy poprawić lub wymyślić zupełnie coś nowego. Jednym słowem — spokojnie zwiedzamy Kraków, twórczo pracujemy i bardzo miło spędzamy razem czas. Po sesji fotograficznej w ciągu 1-2 tygodni za pomocą Wetransfer wysyłam Wam na wskazany adres e-mail 50 wyselekcjonowanych i profesjonalnie obrobionych zdjęć.

Enjoy the scenery of Zakopane area and look at Tatra mountains from a different angle in the company of one of our guides on snowmobiles . At the start of our tour, we will stop at Chochołów UNESCO World Heritage Site (wooden traditional cottage village). You will have an opportunity to explore the sculptor's hut and see how the highlanders pass their day. Taking a ride on our snowmobile will give you an unforgettable experience and mountiain views will blow your mind. Get the feel of genuine winter adventure dashing through the snowy mountains accompanied by our experienced tour guide. We have chosen a scenic route for this ride surrounded by Tatra mountains to offer you beautiful views, and of course we make lots of breaks for photos. Price doesn't include rental snowmobile. This cost around 85 euro. After snowmobile tour you will be invited for traditional cheese tasting "oscypek" grilled by yourself on firepit. Discover how to make polish traditional smoked cheese "oscypek". At the end of tour relax in Chocholowskie thermal springs. WHAT INCLUDED: -Hotel pickup and drop off - Transport - tea - mulled wine - smoked cheese IF WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH WE OPERATING THE SAME TOUR ON QUADS!!!!!!!! Chocholow wooden vilage is closed on Sundays. Tours on Sundays will skip this attraction.

You will see one of the biggest and oldest post-Salt Mine listed at UNESCO National Heritage. We are starting from a quick chat about Kraków and Salt Mine. Then we drive to Wieliczka and descend 300 steps down the mine. I will introduce you to our guide and let you see the mine and hear its history during 3h walkaround. Together we will have an opportunity to see the underground lake. After the tour, everybody can get some souvenirs and share his/her impressions about the trip. In the end, we drive safely back to Krakow..

During this tour we are going to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau. Former Nazi concentration camp now turned into a UNESCO World Heritage Sites-listed museum. During this tour from Krakow of approximately 7 hours, you'll have the opportunity to discover the history of the Holocaust and World War II in Poland in group up to 30 people. A professional, English-speaking guide will provide you with all the valuable insights in the campsites and on your way to Auschwitz. Moreover, you will have the chance to prepare yourself for the visit with a short documentary film "The liberation of Auschwitz” screened in your shared car. You will be picked up from Radisson Blu Hotel. Please be aware that the guidance is performed by a professional licensed guide - not a host. It is so due to Museum regulations. Attending Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour you are allowed to take (free of charge) an 1 hour Evening Old Town Guided Walking Tour which Starts daily at 7:00 pm at Plac Matejki Square in Krakow.Guide will wait for you by the Grunwald Monument. Just arriave at the meeting point at Plac Matejki Square and show your Auschwitz Birkenau voucher.

I will teach you how to become a professional Pasta maker in this fun cooking workshop. Home made pasta is big in flavour and super rustic, the perfect dish to wow your guests. During this experience, you will learn how to make over 4 different shapes of Pasta and make a delicious filling. It’s going to be all hands on deck and you’ll become a master at rolling ravioli. You will feel like being in Tuscany as I teach you how to make your own pasta and build your confidence in your kitchen skills. You will experience real Italian hospitality. At the end of the workshop, we will try each other's creations and share our thoughts. It will be great company and lots of fun. You will also enjoy a complimentary glass of delicious Italian wine to match your Ravioli. And of course, there will be a little gift for you to take home to keep practising your Pasta skills :) Other things to note Feel free to bring your camera and take lots of pictures. If you arrive earlier feel free to come in and make yourself at home.

Skip the hassle of figuring out where to find the best bars and avoid the tourist traps. This pub crawl through Krakow takes you to tried and tested clubs to ensure a fun evening. You'll get 1 hour of unlimited drinks, as well as, VIP entry, and a welcome shot at each bar. The biggest and best Pub Crawl in Krakow! EVERYDAY at 9 pm next to the Adam Mickiewicz Statue (Market Square). We can promise you will have a night of your life! Great atmosphere made by young people from around the world and passion to travel! You can`t miss it while you are in Krakow! See you there! **The group is not limited with 10 people since we get bookings from several websites

We kick things off at the first bar with a big spread of Polish style tapas. Think fresh crusty breads, tasty cured meats, smoked and salted mountain cheeses. With the food you’ll be sampling two incredible and historic Polish clear vodkas while taking our crash course in vodka history, production and culture. There's lots of funny stories and we keep the history short and sweet although us guides will be more than happy to go into more detail throughout the tour. We’ll then take you on an adventure through the cobblestone streets of Kraków’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Town to explore the city’s hidden vodka bars and cafes. You’ll step back in time through the doors of a communist era shot bar, explore one of Europe’s only home-made flavoured vodka cafes and get cosy in a hole-in-the wall candlelit vodka bar boasting more than one-hundred varieties. The flavoured vodkas really are mind-blowingly good and there's more than two-hundred varieties stocked by the bars on the tour. At the end of the tour we'll be stopping off to check out the city’s best Pierogi in our favourite foodie joint, perfect to soak up all the vodka and make sure you're not too wobbly on your feet :) Other things to note Please do not arrive intoxicated. It is illegal for you to be served. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and cannot participate in the consumption of alcohol on the tour.