Top Krakow Attractions & Museums

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a tour of Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum in Krakow. Explore the exhibitions in the enamel factory where hundreds of Jewish employees were saved from deportation. Follow an expert guide through Schindler’s office, and examine multimedia projections, artifacts and photos while learning the stories of the workers.

Guarantee your entry to Oskar Schindler’s Factory, an integral part of Krakow’s Jewish heritage, by booking your entrance ticket in advance. After bypassing long lines, explore the historical museum at your own pace and learn about Oskar Schindler, a wealthy German merchant who save more than 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust.

Long lines reflect the popularity of Poland’s Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning visitors often have to wait in advance of one hour. Save time with skip-the-line entry to the mines, which are comprised of more than 2,400 chambers featuring art galleries, a cathedral, and mining technology. During a guided tour, you’ll learn about the rich history of the subterranean wonderland.

Visit the Royal Private Apartments of Wawel Castle on a guided tour that explores the history of Poland’s royals at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skip the long lines and start your tour with a guide who shares details about the royal families, the architecture of the castle, and Poland’s history. You’ll stroll around the 14th-century castle complex, which is considered one of the country’s architectural gems and a must-see attraction in Krakow.

This tour takes you to the site of Oskar Schindler’s former enamel factory in Krakow, where the lives of over 1,000 members of the Jewish community were saved during World War II. Eliminate time wasted waiting in long ticket lines by securing skip-the-line entry in advance. Once inside the museum, explores its permanent collection about life in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II with a guide to provide commentary.

Combine two of Krakow’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, including hotel pickup and lunch. Start with a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, and learn the harrowing truths of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. After lunch, venture underground to explore the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka mine, one of the world’s oldest working salt mines.

This is a great pick for travelers who want to fit a lot of sightseeing into a short amount of time. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines at each attraction you visit, make your time go further by having one pass that grants you access to 38 different museums and attractions in Krakow. Potential sights include Rynek Underground, Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum, and the Benedictine Abbey of Tyniec.

Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed Auschwitz-Birkenau, a former Nazi concentration camp where more than a million European Jews and other prisoners were confined or killed during World War II. A professional guide sensitively portrays the horrors of the Holocaust as you tour the barracks, watchtowers, railway ramps, gas chambers and crematoriums at the two camps, located in Oświęcim. See poignant museum exhibits and witness moving memorials, where you hear narratives by former detainees and learn of Auschwitz’s liberation in 1945.

Discover the story of Auschwitz on a full-day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Oświęcim from Krakow. On the site of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, learn about Auschwitz’s history and visit significant buildings like the prisoner barracks and the unloading bay before you browse exhibits in the UNESCO-listed complex's museum. Round-trip transport from Krakow's Old Town and a boxed lunch is included.

Pay your respects at the most notorious of all Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz-Birkenau. If you choose the guided option, learn all about the history of this somber place from your guide. Otherwise, tour at your own pace without a guide. This is a convenient way to visit the important site from Krakow.

Get out of Krakow for the day on this half-day guided tour of the amazing Wieliczka salt mines. Learn about the history of the salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Swap the usual tourist attractions for something a bit different in Krakow—the Museum of Illusions. This mysterious place is home to many weird and wonderful optical illusions, interactive displays, quirky photo opportunities, and hidden surprises along the way. Avoid having to wait in long ticket lines for this popular attraction by pre-booking entry and securing your ticket in advance.

This is a must-see sight for art fans. Beat the crowds and pre-book an entrance ticket to Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine Exhibition at the National Museum. You’ll save time waiting in long visitor lines, and make the most of your trip to Krakow, by witnessing a rare piece of artwork. Leonardo da Vinci only ever painted four portraits of women, so this piece has become a national treasure. 

Visit Krakow’s Polish Museum of Aviation with this pre-paid entrance ticket. Housed in what was once the Rakowice-Czyżyny airport, the museum holds an impressive collection of aircrafts, gliders, helicopters, engines, and more. With hulls from German combat planes and many pieces from the Soviet Union, the Museum of Aviation offers a unique portal through which to understand Polish history.

With over two million visitors each year, Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is one of Europe’s most frequently visited museums. Avoid the main crowds for a different perception of the site—and minimal distractions— on this early-morning tour with a guide who’ll chart the Holocaust and the atrocities here as you explore. A perfect opportunity to peacefully reflect on recent history, and ideal if you’re short on time in Krakow as you’ll have time for other activities later in the day.

When visiting Kraków, take time to delve into one of the city's most riveting stories with a guided 2-hour tour of the Schindler Factory Museum. Learn about the life and legacy of Oskar Schindler, who saved more than 1,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of World War II. With a guide, explore his original factory, now converted into a museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits that help relay the tragedy and heroism of the real-life events immortalized in Steven Spielberg's film 'Schindler's List.'

GOjump is a trampoline park that’s suitable for kids and adults alike, and it makes a great rainy day activity in Krakow. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, secure your spot in advance with prebooked admission. During your visit, there’s plenty of variety to keep you entertained. Choose from 15 different attractions—including foam pits, jump towers, Tarzan rope jumps, giant trampolines, and a dodgeball pitch.

This is a great pick for families visiting Krakow. Swap city sightseeing for a visit to Gojump MEGAPARK—one of Poland’s biggest trampoline and inflatable parks. Prebooking your entry allows you to bypass people lining up to buy tickets, and get to the action quicker—at a time that suits you. Once inside, discover a world of over 50 attractions—such as a giant trampoline, a dunk zone, and a dodgeball pitch.

Make the most out of your time in Krakow with a 2- or 3-day museum and transport pass. Enjoy complimentary access to 40 top museums, including Oskar Schindler’s Factory, the Rynek Underground, Town Hall Tower and more. Tram travel and a 24-hour bus ticket are also included, so you can journey to each attraction with ease. Top off your trip with discounts at select restaurants, shops and other activities, also provided with your pass.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history with this Krakow Super Saver that combines two popular tours at a special value price. First, follow an expert guide on a half-day tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and explore the former Nazi concentration camp's moving exhibitions and prison blocks. Then, receive free entry to three city museums, including the Oskar Schindler Factory Museum, with a 2-day Jewish History Museum Pass. As you travel from each exhibit, gain a deeper understanding of Krakow’s Jewish heritage and complex history.

Gestapo Headquarters was a former interrogation center when Poland was under Nazi rule, and now serves as a place to remember the heroes of Krakow during communist rule and WWII. Save time waiting in long visitor lines by booking an entrance ticket in advance. You’ll have the freedom to explore the museum at your own pace, and see its three different sections. The museum has many rare artifacts from Krakow citizens, and will teach you about Poland’s history.

Schindler’s Factory is one of Krakow’s best-known attractions, so avoid the possibility of waiting in a long ticket line by securing your entry in advance. Upon arrival, enjoy the perk of skip-the-line admission and head straight inside to see the exhibits, and learn more about what life was like in Nazi-occupied Krakow during World War II.

Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow with the convenience of a round-trip shuttle service that also reserves your admission ticket to this top attraction (ticket at own expense). The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a stunning UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site with large underground galleries, chambers, and lakes. Plan your half-day tour for the morning or afternoon with a choice of two departure times from Szczepański Square.

Fun for kids and adults alike—this entry pass allows you to avoid long ticket lines and secure your admission to a trampoline and inflatables park in Krakow—GOjump MEGAPARK. Upon entry, choose from over 50 different attractions, and get access to GOair—a section of the park that’s home to huge inflatables—including slides and obstacle courses.