Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest of Nazi Germany’s concentration camps. Located in German-occupied southern Poland, it took its name from the nearby town of Oświęcim, situated about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Katowice. The complex consisted of three main camps: Auschwitz I — the administrative centre; Auschwitz II (Birkenau) — an extermination camp; and Auschwitz III (Monowitz) — a work camp. On this guided tour of Auschwitz II-Birkenau, discover the terrifying but touching site where at least 1.1 million people were killed, 90% of them Jews from almost every European country. See the gas chambers where the vast majority were slaughtered using Zyklon B, and learn more about the Holocaust with your English-speaking guide. Hear about the most important original objects at Birkenau, and visit the permanent exhibition and original buildings on the grounds of the main camp (Auschwitz). Pay your respects and take some moments for reflection in a place laden with historic horrors.  With this tour, both skip-the-line entrance tickets and hotel pickup and drop-off in Katowice are included. However, if you are staying in a hostel, Airbnb, or any form of private residence, you will have to make your way to the meeting point at the local partner's office in the city center to begin your tour.

Skip the lines for taxis on arrival at Katowice-Pyrzowice (KTW) Airport and enjoy the safest, most economical and convenient way of traveling to the city center of Krakow. This offer gives you a fixed price for a top quality service to every place within Krakow city limits. Avoid excessive transfer fees with a service that provides the best deal in terms of service, quality and price. You will be given a clear indication of the cost on booking, and can expect no nasty surcharges at a later date. Once you have made your booking, you’ll receive full assistance, and can rest assured that your trip will begin and end as smoothly and comfortably as possible. Vehicle types are available for different group sizes, ranging from taxis and minibuses for smaller groups, to a 65 seat coach for larger groups. Transfers are also available from your hotel in Krakow city center to Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW) Airport in time for your departure flight. Please note that Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport is located 90 kilometers away from Krakow. Your journey should take approximately 1.5-hours with normal traffic conditions.

Be picked up at your hotel in Katowice and begin the drive to Prague. The drive from Katowice to Prague will take approximately 4.5-hours. Along the way, you’ll pass by beautiful landscapes through Lower Silesia and Sudetes Mountain. Upon arrival in Prague, you’ll meet your local guide and begin your Prague city highlight tour. In Old Town under the Powder Tower, you will see some architectural masterpieces such as the Church of Our Lady before Týn and the Prague Town Hall with its Astronomical Clock. Walk through Prague’s Jewish district and see the Jewish Town Hall and synagogues including, the Spanish Synagogue and the Maisel Synagogue. Cross the famous Charles Bridge and see the sights in Mala Strana, known as Lesser Town. Visit St. Nicholas Church and experience its exceptional baroque style interior. Your last stop on this Prague highlights tour is Prague Castle. Here you can marvel at its richly decorated gates and courtyard and see the St. Vitus Cathedral. After the tour, you’ll have some free time to have lunch before meeting your driver. Be driven back to your accommodation in Katowice, where your day trip will come to an end.

"Auschwitz-Birkenau, also known as Oswiecim, is arguably the most important World Heritage Site in Poland. We offer private car transfers from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau and skip-the-line tickets for a group tour of the museum and memorial site to let you discover the true story of the Holocaust at the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Witness the darkest chapter in European history. Book a 6-hour option to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Site from Katowice. This tour includes private car transfers directly from your accommodation, making it easy and convenient to join a Licensed Guide in Oswiecim. The guaranteed 3,5-hour guided tour will cover the entire Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, including the old barracks, gas chambers, crematorium and memorials on the site of the mass graves. We will have a maximum of 30 participants and provide headsets/whispers so you will hear the guide clearly at all times. The expert's commentary will bring you closer to the tragic fate of 1.1 million people who died in Auschwitz-Birkenau, explaining the causes and consequences of the Holocaust in Poland and beyond. Book a 12-hour option to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow in 1 day! This extended tour gives you an opportunity to discover the former capital of Poland with a Private Local Guide. You will follow the Royal Route in the historic Old Town, with highlights such as the Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall, Old Town Hall, and more. In addition to a walking tour, you will have free time for lunch and souvenir shopping. After a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow, your private driver will take you back to your accommodation in Katowice. "

Be greeted by your guide at the hotel and invited for the fully private sightseeing. It's high time to explore Katowice – the capital of Upper Silesia. It is one of the most underrated tourist cities in Poland. Once the center of the biggest coal basin in Poland. Today a bustling city, the center of cultural and business life. Every year, numerous sports and cultural events, conferences and concerts take place here. In 2015 Katowice was officially made a UNESCO City of Music as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities initiative. Start your tour in the Market Square - one of the city's landmarks. On a way see a renovated old train station and Silesia Theatre. Go towards the Culture Zone consisting of: the Spodek (UFO shape arena), the International Congress Centre, the seat of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Silesian Museum. The museum is located on the site of the former "Katowice" mine and its main symbol is the tower of the Warszawa II shaft (the observation tower). All these buildings are architectural gems that have received multiple awards for their unique design. Finaly explore Nikiszowiec - the historic workers' housing estate of Katowice. This district is famous for its characteristic red brick mining buildings. Enjoy the most important places and learn from your guide what else you can discover on your own after this tour.

Step back in time and learn more about one of the darkest chapters in European history. Auschwitz was the largest of the German Nazi concentration camps and extermination centers. Over 1.1 million men, women and children lost their lives there. Funded by the Nazi party in 1940, Auschwitz-Birkenau became both a symbol of Holocaust, human suffering and a witness to physical and emotional exhaustion. Follow an official guide to the main sights and buildings, and learn more about the terrible events that took place in different areas of the camp. Take a break and recharge with a traditional Polish lunch before you make your way to the camp at Birkenau, located about 3 kilometers from Auschwitz. After a day of understanding one of the most harrowing periods of modern history, benefit form a private transfer to take you quietly and easily back to your accommodation.

Relish some of the best dishes from Polish cuisine in 2 to 4 carefully selected local venues in Katowice. Explore the strong roots of Polish people's culinary culture with a professional guide. Sample, compare, and choose from a rich range of traditional dishes, and try to decide which you like the most. As you go between venues, enjoy a guided tour of some of the most notable landmarks of the Old Town, including Spodek and the Goldstein Palace.  Select the budget 2.5-hour option to try a basic set of food in 2 places, including different kinds of dumplings, Polish meats, and other specialties. A soft drink, cake, and coffee/tea are also included, but soup and beer are not.  Or, choose the standard 3.5-hour option to taste traditional Polish food at 3 venues. Try 3 kinds of dumplings, different Polish meats, traditional soup, and other specialties. Enjoy an included beer, as well as a soft drink, cake, and coffee/tea. Learn more about Polish traditions and customs and which meals are related to various occasions.  Alternatively, upgrade your experience to the premium 5-hour option. After filling your belly with a delicious feast combined with a tasting of 8 types of vodka or 8 types of beer, take a more extensive guided walking tour to see the highlights of Katowice city. Discover more about local history and see some of the best-kept secrets in the city. See the remarkable Cathedral of Christ the King, and Mariacka Street.

Katowice is located on the richest land in all Poland. Underground there are deposit of many valuable minerals, precious metals and much more. Thanks this years ago small city developed which rapidly grew up to big town which now has big culture, history and beautiful arranged city. Follow your guide to discover what interesting Katowice has to offer. Start from the Silesian Theatre where most of the finest performance takes place. Then walk down and see fantastic Monument to the Scouts of September which symbolizes sacrifice of young scouts who were fighting during the World War II. Cross Market Square to see nice Goldstein Palace and Philharmonia. Pass peaceful Square of Miszkolc Friends and discover Silesian Insurgents' Monument and listen fantastic story. Finally you will reach the pride of Katowice - Spodek. This all is in 2-hours program of the tour. To see more choose 3-hours option where you will explore all District of Culture which includes Spodek, innovative International Congress Center and fantastic National Symphony Orchestra of the Polish Radio. Walk down to see very stunning and magnificent St. Mary’s Church with walking along Mariacka Street. We prepared also a special 4,5-hours sightseeing program with Cathedral of Christ the King which is another symbol of Katowice city. And it’s extraordinary occasion to see great panorama of Katowice with ride up on the viewpoint in Silesian Terrace. You will see also marvelous building of Academy of Music and Monument of Jozef Pilsudski - iconic Polish hero.

You will have at your disposal a wide range of sedans, minivans, coaches and limousines. Transport any number of persons you wish. All vehicles meet the highest European standards and represent the best in safety and quality standards. Professional and devoted drivers will ensure you receive the highest level of transportation service when it comes to quality, comfort and safety. Are you looking for a reliable and trusted transportation service? Don’t worry, help will be at hand. With the transfers team, your journey will sure to be a pleasure. Just choose your destination airport, hotel or any other place and have all your transport needs met. Don’t bother yourself with details because the team will make sure that everything goes smoothly and according to your wishes. So seat comfortably, relax and make your journey the most enjoyable experience.

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Katowice and travel to Moszna Castle, a historic residence built in the mid 18th century as a baroque palace. Begin the tour with an overview of the exterior of the castle. Note the unique fusion of various architectural styles, including Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance. Take a stroll through the gardens as you listen to your guide share fascinating insight into the history of the castle and the Tiele-Wienckler family that used to live there. After your introduction, head inside the castle for a look at its impressive interior. Wander through the castle’s rich chambers, including the ballroom, mirror room, great library, gallery, and the Count’s room. As you explore, get a better understanding of the castle’s former residents and what life here might have been like. Climb up to the castle’s tower to admire the fantastic views of the surrounding mountain landscapes. Later, visit the nearby village of Plawniowice, home to a magnificent palace bursting with fairytale charm. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere of the palace’s beautiful gardens, full of flowers, trees, and plants. Spend some time marvelling at the palace’s ornate architecture, as well as its array of sculptures and towers. At the end of a magical and insightful tour, enjoy drop-off back to your accommodation.