When planning your visit to Kraków, one of Poland’s most enchanting cities, booking tours and attractions in advance is a great way to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. However, it’s crucial to choose the right platforms for your reservations to avoid scams, overpricing, or unreliable services. Many people planning a trip to Kraków, Poland, wonder where to book Krakow tour and tours in the surrounding area. Should you book? How to book and where?
Where to book tours in Krakow?
When planning a trip to Kraków and wanting to visit the biggest attractions such as Auschwitz (see price list), the Wieliczka Salt Mine (see price list), Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral, the Czartoryski Museum with the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, the Rynek Underground Museum, or any other places like thermal baths or Schindler’s Factory, tickets can and even should be purchased on official websites.
Almost every attraction in Poland has an official website with a ticket sales system. If there is no such system on the official website, it means that tickets are available for purchase on-site at the ticket office. This is the case, for example, with the small museum, Jan Matejko Manor, in the Krzesławice district of Kraków. In Poland, attractions themselves sell tickets and handle the reservation system.
Only when purchasing directly do we have a full guarantee that our trip will take place and that we are getting the real price without intermediary fees. This is especially important for attractions that require booking tickets well in advance, such as the Auschwitz Museum or tickets to Wawel Royal Castle or Salt Mines.
Why book through official websites?
- Guaranteed Authenticity
Official websites are the most reliable source for booking tours and tickets. They provide accurate information about the attractions, including opening hours, prices, and availability. By booking directly, you avoid the risk of falling victim to fake offers or unauthorized resellers. - Best Prices
Official platforms often offer the most competitive prices, as there are no middlemen adding extra fees. Additionally, many official websites provide discounts for online bookings or special promotions that you won’t find elsewhere. - Secure Payments
Official websites use secure payment systems to protect your personal and financial information. This ensures that your transactions are safe and your data is not compromised. - Up-to-Date Information
Official platforms are regularly updated with the latest information about attractions, including any changes in schedules, closures, or special events. This helps you plan your visit more effectively.
Popular Kraków attractions to book
Here are some of Kraków’s must-see attractions that you should book exclusively through their official websites:
- Wawel Castle and Cathedral
The official Wawel Castle website offers tickets for tours of the castle. Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons. You need to book Castle, dont need to book Cathetral or Dragons Den. Oficial website is here https://bilety.wawel.krakow.pl/ - Wieliczka Salt Mine
One of Poland’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Wieliczka Salt Mine. You go there on train for 7 PLN. Wieliczka Salt Mine is here https://bilety.kopalnia.pl/index.html - Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Due to the high demand for visits to this historic site, it’s essential to book your tour well in advance. This ensures you get a legitimate ticket. The site is here https://visit.auschwitz.org - Schindler’s Factory Museum
The official website of Schindler’s Factory allows you to reserve tickets for this moving and educational museum, which tells the story of Kraków during World War II, not the Schindler’s history. Site with tickets is here https://bilety.mhk.pl/rezerwacja/ - Thermal Baths
In the areas around Kraków and Zakopane, there are several thermal baths, but their price lists are similar. The most popular thermal baths are the Chochołowskie Termy https://www.chocholowskietermy.pl/en/ or Termy Bukowina https://www.termybukovina.pl/en/
Tips for getting tickets
Most of the major attractions in Kraków are located very close to each other, and getting around Kraków on foot is very easy. The attractions that require traveling to are Auschwitz, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, or thermal baths in the direction of Zakopane, as well as ski slopes like the one in Białka Tatrzańska.
All these places are very easy to reach by public transport, often significantly faster than by car, and public transport tickets cost no more than a dozen or so złoty, at most a few dozen złoty.
If you want to find the official website of an attraction in Kraków, type the name of the place + “official website” or “oficjalna strona” in Polish into a search engine.
Conclusion
When visiting Kraków, booking your tours and attractions through official websites is the best way to ensure a safe, authentic, and enjoyable experience. Not only will you get the best prices and secure transactions, but you’ll also have peace of mind.
If you receive an offer for a tour, always compare the prices with the official website of the place you want to go to.
About the Author: Hi, It's Daily Krakow written by a lifelong Krakow resident with 40 years of experience exploring this beautiful city. I’m not part of the tourism industry and I dont make money on tourists that's why I can be honest. My deep local knowledge allows me to share honest, practical tips to help you avoid tourist traps and discover the real Krakow. Whether it’s hidden gems, local customs, or practical advice, I’m here to make your visit unforgettable.