From Warsaw: Krakow Sightseeing Tour by Express Train

Kazimierz, Krakow



Discover why Krakow is the most visited city in Poland on a full-day tour from Warsaw. Catch the express train to save precious time, and then take a guided tour of the Old Town with a local guide.

Overview

This guided day trip from Warsaw includes a fast train ride to Krakow, suited for travelers interested in history and culture.

Highlights

  • Ride the fast train from Warsaw to Krakow and back
  • Visit Wawel Castle and the Royal Cathedral
  • Admire the Cloth Hall on Main Market Square
  • See Poland's oldest synagogue in Kazimierz Jewish District

Description

Begin with hotel pick-up and travel to the train station to board the express train to Krakow, where a local guide will meet you on arrival.

Explore Krakow’s medieval Old Town, including Wawel Castle with its ceremonial rooms and the Sigismund Chapel inside the Royal Cathedral.

Learn about the Piast, Jagiellonian, and Vasa dynasties and view tapestries once owned by King Sigismund August. Walk around the monumental Cloth Hall on Main Market Square and the remains of the old city wall near St. Florian's Gate.

Visit the oldest synagogue in Poland, located in the Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, and find opportunities to purchase amber and silver jewelry souvenirs.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up
  • Transportation by express train
  • Guides speaking English, Italian, Spanish, Russian, French, and German
  • Entrance fees

Excludes

  • Food and drinks

Important Information

  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing
  • Krakow offers a range of dining options, from casual bars to upscale restaurants
  • Tour price varies depending on the number of participants

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes for the city tour. The best time to visit is during spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes express train tickets from Warsaw to Krakow, a local guide in Krakow, visits to Wawel Castle, the Royal Cathedral, the Cloth Hall, and the Kazimierz Jewish District.
This tour uses an express train for the round trip between Warsaw and Krakow, providing a fast and comfortable transfer.
A local Krakow guide meets you upon arrival to lead the sightseeing around the Old Town and historical sites.
Yes, the tour visits Wawel Castle including its ceremonial rooms and the Royal Cathedral located within the castle complex.
The tour includes a visit to Kazimierz, where you can see Poland's oldest synagogue and explore the Jewish Quarter.
Yes, the tour starts with hotel pick-up in Warsaw before heading to the train station for departure.
The express train ride between Warsaw and Krakow typically takes around 2.5 to 3 hours each way.
Check the official website for current train schedules and opening hours of Krakow attractions included in the tour.
Food is not included, so it’s advisable to bring snacks or buy meals during free time in Krakow.
This particular tour departs from Warsaw, so you need to be in Warsaw to join the trip.

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