Quick answer: Day 1: Old Town and Wawel. Day 2: Kazimierz and Schindler’s Factory. Day 3: Auschwitz-Birkenau. Day 4: Wieliczka Salt Mine and a relaxed final evening.
Day 1: Old Town and Wawel
- Morning: Main Market Square, St Mary’s Basilica (altarpiece opening at 11:50) and the Cloth Hall.
- Lunch: pierogi near the square.
- Afternoon: walk the Royal Route down Grodzka Street to Wawel.
- Evening: Vistula riverside and dinner in the Old Town.
Day 2: Kazimierz and Podgórze
- Morning: synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery in Kazimierz.
- Afternoon: cross the river to Schindler’s Factory (book a time slot) and Ghetto Heroes Square.
- Evening: zapiekanka and bars at Plac Nowy.
Day 3: Auschwitz-Birkenau
Take a guided tour (about 3.5 hours on site) and allow a full day including travel. Keep the evening quiet.
Find tours & tickets in KrakowDay 4: Wieliczka Salt Mine
A half-day trip by train or bus. Back in Kraków, climb Kościuszko Mound or relax in Planty Park.
Tips
- Book Auschwitz first and plan the other days around it.
- Most sights are walkable; use trams for Podgórze and Kościuszko Mound.
FAQ: Kraków itinerary
Are 2 days enough for Kraków?
Yes for the city itself; add a day for each of Auschwitz and Wieliczka.
What should I book in advance in Kraków?
Auschwitz, Schindler’s Factory, Wieliczka and Wawel’s State Rooms in high season.
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