Krakow: River Cruise and Jewish Heritage Tour via Golf Cart
Kraków
Experience the best of Krakow with a river cruise and a Jewish heritage tour via a comfortable eco-friendly golf cart. Explore historic monuments, picturesque streets, and learn about the city's rich cultural history.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Krakow - Sailing on a catamaran on the Vistula River on a small two-way cruise, you will get to know Krakow’s monuments, visible from the side of the river.
Admire all the most important places in Krakow from the Vistula River. See Krakow from a new perspective as you follow the flow of the queen of Polish rivers. - Kosciuszko’s Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki) - The Kościuszko Mound in Krakow is one of the five mounds located in Krakow. It was erected in honor of Tadeusz Kościuszko - a great patriot and leader of the national uprising
- Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters - Fortified like a castle, this mighty monastery, founded in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The most important Krakow traditions are also associated with it: here, on Monday after Easter, the annual Emmaus festival is celebrated. Hence, the Lajkonik procession - the most important symbol of Krakow - sets off every June.
- Wawel Royal Castle - The limestone hill rising above the Vistula River is the former center of power, the legendary (associated with the mythical founder of Krakow and his descendants) and historical: princely, episcopal and royal. Wawel is a complex of castle and sacred buildings - a symbol of the city, but most of all a museum presenting the most valuable monuments of Polish material culture. Take a good look and you will also notice the silhouette of the famous Wawel dragon breathing fire towards onlookers
- Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology - The original, modern form of the building housing the museum of art and technology is perfectly seen from the river level. The wavy line of its roof is to refer directly to the waves of the Vistula River.
- Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce) - The baroque church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Stanislaus on Skałka rises above the boulevards, right on the Vistula River, on a small hill made of white Jurassic limestones. The basilica is also a national pantheon (many distinguished painters, musicians and poets are buried here) and a library with priceless documents, books and incunabula.
- Kazmierz The Former Jewish District - Once independent, the city situated south of Wawel was the hub of Jewish life in Kraków for centuries, and today it is one of the greatest tourist attractions of the city.
- Szeroka Street - Szeroka Street is the heart of Jewish Kazimierz. Let a testimony to its significance be the fact that four synagogues used to stand on the street, which was unheard of anywhere else in Europe.
- Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga - Standing on Szeroka Street Street, known not only as the stage of the final concert of the Jewish Culture Festival but also as the centuries-old centre of Jewish life in Kazimierz, is one of the oldest synagogues in Poland preserved in such a good condition.
- Ghetto Wall Fragment - See a small fragment of the original wall around the former ghetto, preserved to our times, with a plaque commemorating the fate of the inhabitants
- The Ghetto Heroes Square - Situated in the Podgórze district, which in 1941 was turned into the Krakow Ghetto, the former Plac Zgody [Concord Square] was designated ‘Umschlagplatz’ under the Nazi occupation, the place where the Jews had to congregate to be deported.
What's Included
- Sightseeing cruise on the Vistula River
- Audio guide included
- Golf car transportation through Kazimierz and Podgórze
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience Krakow in a unique way as you sail down the Vistula River on a modern vessel, taking in the city’s numerous stunning sights. Observing Krakow from the river, you can behold such landmarks as Wawel’s defensive walls featuring a panorama of the Royal Castle, the Cathedral, and a dragon’s figure, the Skałka Church, St. Catherine’s Church, and the residence of Polish Pope John Paul II, among others. Transition to an environmentally friendly golf cart to explore the Jewish cultural heritage in Krakow. Witness authentic historical sites in the Kazimierz district and the wartime ghetto in the Podgórze district, enhancing your understanding of their history. Visit over 20 significant locations on the tour route and take a stroll down the scenic streets of Kazimierz, learning about the area’s past. Recognized as one of Krakow’s top tourist sites, it serves as a cultural hub for both local and international visitors.
- Please note that this is a group tour and the boat departs at strictly scheduled times - please arrive at the meeting point on time.
- Children 0-4 years old using the free ticket must sit on an adult’s lap
Location
Cracow Boat - rejsy po Wiśle
Bulwar Kurlandzki
Let's meet at the Kurlandzki Boulevard at the bank of Vistula river, next to the water tram stop called "Paulinska” (in Polish: Przystanek tramwajowy „Paulińska").
Look for the person with a "Cracow Boat" sign, wait please for the boat with the name "Cracowboat".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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