Sightseeing Cruises

Krakow Vistula River Cruise + Płaszów Concentration Camp Guided Tour

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins

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Experience Krakow from the waters of the Vistula River on a boat cruise with an audio guide. This will lead to a respectful guided tour of a former WWII Płaszów Concentration Camp.

Enjoy the attractions of Krakow in this panoramic boat cruise with an audio guide. Arrive at the Podgórze district where your guide will take you on an insightful tour of the former WWII Krakow-Płaszów concentration camp.

The first part of this tour involves cruising along the Vistula River – the biggest river in Poland. Your catamaran boat has a modern sound system, heated deck and comfortable leather sofas for a comfortable experience at all times – even on cold days.

You’ll see the Wawel castle complex that includes the Castle, Cathedral and a legendary fire-breathing statue of a dragon.

A UNESCO Heritage site, the Castle is a wonderful mix of different architectural styles like the Cathedral and a beloved gem of Krakow.

Reach the Krakow-Płaszów concentration camp in the suburbs and meet your guide who’ll educate you about the dark and cruel history of this WWII camp.

You’ll learn about the hard labor carried out, the deportation of Jews in 1942, and stand in humble respect of the silent monuments – the only parts left of the camp today.

Experienced English-speaking guide at the Plaszow concentration camp

Guided walking tour of the former Plaszow Concentration Camp

One-way short cruise on the Vistula River aboard a modern catamaran with audio guide

Single tram ticket

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Souvenirs and personal expenses

Gratuities

Any transportation beyond the single tram ticket provided (e.g., return transport after the tour endpoint)

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
Timeline
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Start point
Dietla Street (ul. Józefa Dietla 1), Krakow
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1. Vistula River Cruise
Tickets included
1 hr
Board a comfortable boat and enjoy a panoramic cruise along the Vistula River with an audio guide. Glide past major landmarks such as Wawel Castle and the Kazimierz district while learning about Krakow’s history from the water.
2. Transfer to Płaszów (via tram)
25 min
3. Płaszów Concentration Camp
Tickets included
1 hr 30 min
End point
Dworcowa Tram Stop, Krakow
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Combine a Vistula River cruise with a guided visit to the former Płaszów camp in one thoughtful experience.

Getting started

Meet near the Bulwar Inflancki water tram stop “Paulinska” for check-in and boarding. After the one-way cruise with audio guide, continue to the former Płaszów Concentration Camp for a guided walking tour led by an expert.

What to expect

Płaszów Concentration Camp Once a Nazi German labor and concentration camp, the Płaszów site today is a memorial landscape. Your guide shares the camp’s history, memorials, and connections to Oskar Schindler and Schindler’s List filming locations.

Features

Memorial sites and markers: Visit areas such as the Grey House vicinity, pre-burial hall ruins, traces of Jewish cemeteries, the roll-call square, and the Monument of Torn-Out Hearts, understanding their significance.

Riverside viewpoints: From the catamaran, see Kościuszko’s Mound, the Norbertan Sisters Monastery, Wawel Royal Castle, the Manggha Museum, and the Church on the Rock with audio commentary for context.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Dress appropriately for the season; the tour operates in all weather.

Additional information

Duration is approximately 3 hours.

Part of the tour is guided on foot; the river segment uses an audio guide.

Group tours operate in one language; live guiding is in English.

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time; latecomers cannot join or be refunded.

Meeting point: Bulwar Inflancki, next to the “Paulinska” water tram stop.

The tour ends at Henryka Kamieńskiego 57, 30-644 Kraków.

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