Krakow school trip

Krakow

Krakow is an ideal destination for a school or college history trip, due to its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. The city is home to the Wawel Castle, the former royal residence, and the historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Students can explore poignant sites like Auschwitz-Birkenau, offering a powerful lesson in Holocaust history, alongside remarkable architectural feats like the Wielicka Salt Mine and enjoy traditional folklore evenings during your stay. Krakow’s blend of medieval, Jewish, and modern history provides an unforgettable, immersive learning experience for history students. Contact our experts today to discuss your next study trip to this thought-provoking city.

Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps
Old Town Main Market Square
Wieliczka Salt Mine

Schindler's Factory and Trail
St Mary's Basilica
Cloth Hall

With numerous interesting educational and cultural possibilities, we will build a tailor-made school, college or sixth-form trip programme and itinerary to meet with your requirements and priorities. We can organise opportunities to develop language skills and to improve historical and artistic awareness.

For History, Religious Studies and Psychology groups there are numerous places to visit that invoke the memories and tell the turbulent story of Krakow's present and recent past. We highly recommend a guided walking tour of the old town, the Schindler's Trail and Jewish Museum, plus a deeply thought-provoking trip out to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration and Extermination Camps. Also Wawel Castle - the former royal residence of Poland.

If you are teaching Business and Economics then Prague is also a good choice with a selection of practices to discover. Let us arrange a visit to a Brewery, take a visit to the airport or see power generation in action at the regional Hydro-electric plant.

We recommend organising a guided walking tour to take in a number of sights and subjects from a local expert guide who can bring your subject to life. These can be focused on a number of subjects including History, Religious Studies, Psychology and Architecture.

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau is a sombre, eye-opening experience that brings the horrors of the Holocaust to life for your student group. The site serves as a memorial to the victims and a reminder of history’s lessons. Our tours include an expert guide and audio guides.

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

Visiting Schindler's Factory in Krakow offers a powerful glimpse into World War II history. The museum highlights the story of Oskar Schindler and his efforts to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

Galicia Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum in Krakow offers a deep dive into the city’s Jewish history, culture, and heritage. Through exhibits and artifacts, it explores Jewish life, traditions, and the impact of WW2.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

At the incredible Wieliczka Salt Mine you’ll explore vast underground tunnels, chambers, and passageways that stretch over 287 kilometres. Highlights include the stunning Chapel of St. Kinga, carved entirely from salt, salt sculptures, and historic mining tools. You’ll also see an underground museum showcasing the mine's centuries-old history, along with impressive salt-carved statues, old mining equipment, and even a subterranean lake.

Wawel Royal Castle

The historic Castle and Wawel Hill symbolise Poland’s cultural and political heritage. With stunning architecture, the complex includes the Renaissance courtyards, grand State Rooms and Royal Apartments, the Armoury and the Wawel Cathedral.

Day 1

Morning departure from UK. Flight to Krakow. Arrive into Krakow and transfer to your hotel in the centre. Afternoon walking tour. Evening activity and dinner.

Day 2

Full day visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau with a guide. Evening dinner with Jewish music.

Day 3

Morning visit to the Salt Mines. Afternoon visit to the Jewish Museum.

Day 4

Morning Schindler Museum visit followed by transfer back to airport for return flight home.

Krakow accommodation

Meininger Krakow - Centrally located next to the Old Town, the Meininger Krakow offers multi bedded ensuite rooms for students and twins and singles for staff. Rooms are comfortable and modern, with buffet breakfast and option to include dinner

Hotel Maximum - Centrally located in a historic tenement house near the market, the Hotel Maximum has 50 ensuite rooms with air conditioning, tea and coffee and free internet. Students are allocated triples and twin rooms, with twin and single rooms for staff.