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Visiting the Auschwitz and Birkenau Museum
This tour is different from most standard tours to Auschwitz, so make sure it is for you and read the tour itinerary carefully. During this experience you will have the opportunity to visit more sites and exhibits that are not available during a normal large group tour.
Tour plan:
Setting off from Krakow in the middle of the day to avoid large groups of tourists at the museum our trip will first go to the "Judenrampe", this was a railroad siding near the Birkenau camp where the so-called selections took place (most of the Auschwitz visitors don't get see it).
Then you will go to visit the entire "Auschwitz II Birkenau" camp, which was the main extermination camp during the Holocaust.
Before entering the camp, I will explain to you exactly what to pay attention to during the 1,5-hour self walk and lend you a book with a description and map of the camp. Then there will be a short break for lunch or coffee (the prices in the restaurant near the museum are quite high so it is best to bring your own snacks with you). After the break we will drive to the "Auschwitz I" camp. This is now the main museum, where you will find a gate with the inscription "Arbeit Macht Frei", an exhibition that is housed in former prisoner blocks, reconstructed first gas chamber with ovens and chimney, personal artifacts belonging to prisoners and much more.
Tour to Auschwitz and Birkenau
The way we organise this tour is different than most of the tours to Auschwitz so please make sure it will suit you :-). It's for visitors that expect to have more time to explore the exhibition, which is a big advantage because You will have the chance to see a part of it that is not open for big organized groups. First we will take You to see authentic Juden Ramp where most of the selections were taking place : it is 2 km away from the camp (again most of the visitors don't get see it). After that You will visit Auschwitz II Birkenau extermination camp (that's where Holocaust happened) with an audioguide. It's good 2h of walking so You will deserve a break for lunch or cup of cofeee in the restaurant right by museum. After a break You will see all the evidences of the crime, theArbeitMachtFrei gate , remain building of the gas chamber and crematorium and belongings of the victims.
Pierogi Power Cooking Class
Our culinary meeting takes place in Salwator, one of Krakow's prettiest and most historical areas, not far from the Old Town – about 12 min by tram and 10 by taxi.
Our cooking class will start with a welcome drink (tea and coffee) in the kitchen, followed by putting on aprons (which I provide) and washing our hands (disinfectant is also provided).
I will then give a very brief introduction to the history of Polish cuisine in general and the pierogi in particular. Then, together we’ll prepare the dough and the filling together, learning the secrets of making that special flavour. Once ready with these, we’ll fill the dough parcels with the filling and make the pierogi. Each participant will have their own board to prepare these dumplings, and I am on hand to assist at every stage.
Once prepared, we’ll start cooking the pierogi and… start eating them! There will be plenty to go around, and no-one will be left hungry. Finally, we’ll share some of my home-made cheesecake with salty caramel sauce, together with fresh coffee or tea.
Krakow History Walking Tour with Rudolf
One thing I want to tell anybody coming to Kraków is that exploring it without some way to get to know what's what and why it is there is a tremendous waste. Kraków is exceptionally rich in capital H History. Monuments, stories and legends go back to the beginning of the Polish nation and from there all the way to the present day. It is the true Heart of Poland.
I offer my own take on how to present all that unfolded and engraved itself into the streets of my town.
I am also a local through and through and there are a certain perspective and emotional charge in me that I hope to pass onto you.
I want to give you the general idea of the history of Poland which I cut into digestible and narratable chunks that will also relate to things that you will be able to touch and see for yourself. We will go from the Old Town to the Castle on the Wawel hill and anchor more than a dozen times to talk about what you see and how does that tie into the city in a meaningful way.
See you there!
If the hours available in the schedule are not suitable for you - please write to me and we will surely find a date that is :)
Taste Budapest - Fat Boy Foodies Walk⭐
WE ARE BACK with even tastier foods and new exciting locations. :)
This tour is all about food. Only for foodies passionate about food and fun, who want to explore how traditional products are made, visit small, family-owned shops, the highlights in the local markets, hidden food gems, and learn about Hungarian food!
We will guide you to our favorite - not touristy - places in the VI., VII., and VIII. district in Budapest. We will go to a local market and a butcher to explore Hungarian street food (lángos and sausages), you can see how rétes (Hungarian strudel) is being made, and you can try the best-seller sweet treat, the chimney cake.
During the tour, we will visit the best Transylvanian gourmet restaurant in the city to try a local dish, and then we finish the experience in a coffee house, which used to be a favorable meeting place for writers on the grand Andrássy Avenue.
We will taste at least 7 different local food in small portions (include at least 3 hot). Promise, you will be not hungry at all after :)
We would also like to toast you with some pálinka, the Hungarian brandy.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with guide
Join us and visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camps. I will pick you up from your accommodation and we will go to the museum. The transportation is by minivan(max 8 people) what makes shorter and more comfortable way to get there. When we get there you will meet your guide and rest of the group (max 30 people) , after a short break you will start discovering one of the darkest parts of European history. Your guide will take you through this dramatic story. First you will visit Auschwitz camp, then Birkenau camp after a short break. After your tour, I will drop you off back to your accommodation or any location indicated by you in the city center.
The entire tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps is with a professional guide( museum employee). Due to the rules in the museum, the guide must always be a person from the museum. It is not a host.
See you soon
Visiting the Auschwitz and Birkenau Museum
This tour is different from most standard tours to Auschwitz, so make sure it is for you and read the tour itinerary carefully. During this experience you will have the opportunity to visit more sites and exhibits that are not available during a normal large group tour.
Tour plan:
Setting off from Krakow in the middle of the day to avoid large groups of tourists at the museum our trip will first go to the "Judenrampe", this was a railroad siding near the Birkenau camp where the so-called selections took place (most of the Auschwitz visitors don't get see it).
Then you will go to visit the entire "Auschwitz II Birkenau" camp, which was the main extermination camp during the Holocaust.
Before entering the camp, I will explain to you exactly what to pay attention to during the 1,5-hour self walk and lend you a book with a description and map of the camp. Then there will be a short break for lunch or coffee (the prices in the restaurant near the museum are quite high so it is best to bring your own snacks with you). After the break we will drive to the "Auschwitz I" camp. This is now the main museum, where you will find a gate with the inscription "Arbeit Macht Frei", an exhibition that is housed in former prisoner blocks, reconstructed first gas chamber with ovens and chimney, personal artifacts belonging to prisoners and much more.
Tour to Auschwitz and Birkenau
The way we organise this tour is different than most of the tours to Auschwitz so please make sure it will suit you :-). It's for visitors that expect to have more time to explore the exhibition, which is a big advantage because You will have the chance to see a part of it that is not open for big organized groups. First we will take You to see authentic Juden Ramp where most of the selections were taking place : it is 2 km away from the camp (again most of the visitors don't get see it). After that You will visit Auschwitz II Birkenau extermination camp (that's where Holocaust happened) with an audioguide. It's good 2h of walking so You will deserve a break for lunch or cup of cofeee in the restaurant right by museum. After a break You will see all the evidences of the crime, theArbeitMachtFrei gate , remain building of the gas chamber and crematorium and belongings of the victims.
Pierogi Power Cooking Class
Our culinary meeting takes place in Salwator, one of Krakow's prettiest and most historical areas, not far from the Old Town – about 12 min by tram and 10 by taxi.
Our cooking class will start with a welcome drink (tea and coffee) in the kitchen, followed by putting on aprons (which I provide) and washing our hands (disinfectant is also provided).
I will then give a very brief introduction to the history of Polish cuisine in general and the pierogi in particular. Then, together we’ll prepare the dough and the filling together, learning the secrets of making that special flavour. Once ready with these, we’ll fill the dough parcels with the filling and make the pierogi. Each participant will have their own board to prepare these dumplings, and I am on hand to assist at every stage.
Once prepared, we’ll start cooking the pierogi and… start eating them! There will be plenty to go around, and no-one will be left hungry. Finally, we’ll share some of my home-made cheesecake with salty caramel sauce, together with fresh coffee or tea.
Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks
You'll be welcomed into my kitchen to master the typical Polish skill - PIEROGI making. I will be pleased to introduce you to the most famous and delicious Polish dish which is pierogi (dumplings).
First, we will meet in Kraków's Old Town and walk through the oldest operating marketplace in town. It is a place to be, not only because of the great amount of fresh, local products but also because of its vibrant and unique atmosphere with some great hidden gems! After we buy what we need the most (and also what we can't help but try - so fresh and tasty!) we will have a short walk to my apartment. There you'll be treated to some local snacks and drinks and we will start cooking.
We will go through the whole process of pierogi making, from making the dough, preparing the filling and creating special shapes of the dough, and finally eating! Primarily we will prepare pierogi with the most known filling - fresh cottage cheese, potatoes, and caramelized onions.
During the experience, I will share my knowledge of Kraków, Poland, and polish culinary traditions. I will give you my personal recommendations of what to try while visiting Kraków and give you some hints of what to do and where to go to feel like a true local.
The main goal of the experience? Food hedonism!
(Please note that on Sundays the market is closed but instead I'm preparing some extra treats! Go ahead & ask me!)
Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow with guide book
Auschwitz-Birkenau was once a concentration camp in occupied Poland. On this tour, you’ll visit the area that now acts as a memorial site to those who lost their lives. You’ll save time planning transport. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus directly to the entrance of Auschwitz-Birkenau. You’ll avoid long visitor lines by having entrance tickets provided, and you’ll have plenty of time to look around the permanent exhibitions.
You can make a reservation until 22:00.
Krakow History Walking Tour with Rudolf
One thing I want to tell anybody coming to Kraków is that exploring it without some way to get to know what's what and why it is there is a tremendous waste. Kraków is exceptionally rich in capital H History. Monuments, stories and legends go back to the beginning of the Polish nation and from there all the way to the present day. It is the true Heart of Poland.
I offer my own take on how to present all that unfolded and engraved itself into the streets of my town.
I am also a local through and through and there are a certain perspective and emotional charge in me that I hope to pass onto you.
I want to give you the general idea of the history of Poland which I cut into digestible and narratable chunks that will also relate to things that you will be able to touch and see for yourself. We will go from the Old Town to the Castle on the Wawel hill and anchor more than a dozen times to talk about what you see and how does that tie into the city in a meaningful way.
See you there!
If the hours available in the schedule are not suitable for you - please write to me and we will surely find a date that is :)
Taste Budapest - Fat Boy Foodies Walk⭐
WE ARE BACK with even tastier foods and new exciting locations. :)
This tour is all about food. Only for foodies passionate about food and fun, who want to explore how traditional products are made, visit small, family-owned shops, the highlights in the local markets, hidden food gems, and learn about Hungarian food!
We will guide you to our favorite - not touristy - places in the VI., VII., and VIII. district in Budapest. We will go to a local market and a butcher to explore Hungarian street food (lángos and sausages), you can see how rétes (Hungarian strudel) is being made, and you can try the best-seller sweet treat, the chimney cake.
During the tour, we will visit the best Transylvanian gourmet restaurant in the city to try a local dish, and then we finish the experience in a coffee house, which used to be a favorable meeting place for writers on the grand Andrássy Avenue.
We will taste at least 7 different local food in small portions (include at least 3 hot). Promise, you will be not hungry at all after :)
We would also like to toast you with some pálinka, the Hungarian brandy.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
You will see one of the biggest and oldest post-Salt Mine listed at UNESCO National Heritage. We are starting from a quick chat about Kraków and Salt Mine. Then we drive to Wieliczka and descend 300 steps down the mine. I will introduce you to our guide and let you see the mine and hear its history during 3h walkaround. Together we will have an opportunity to see the underground lake. After the tour, everybody can get some souvenirs and share his/her impressions about the trip. In the end, we drive safely back to Krakow..
Hungarian dinner inspired by my Grandma
My grandmother was the best chef I ever knew. I would love to share with you her signature family dishes and flavours. All the ingredients used are sourced from small producers and local sellers. The wines offered with the meals are from organic Hungarian winemakers.
If you not only wish to taste but also learn the hands-on secrets of my grandma, I invite you to join my unique experience "Cook & Eat from My Grandma's Fab Recipe Book" on Airbnb.
Based on your requests, we can provide vegan or gluten-free courses as options.
Please note that guests must be of legal drinking age to be served alcohol.
Be a Chocolatier in a Manufacture
First, we will guide you through the chocolate museum, we will tell you interesting stories of chocolate manufacturing and the history of Szamos, where you may hear little family secrets as well. :) During the thrilling museum tour we not only talk about chocolate but taste some of our best Szamos pralines and marzipan, cocoa bean, dark, milk, white and ruby chocolate pastills.
Chocolate bar making:
We demonstrates the handmade chocolate molding step by step, especially the chocolate tempering on the marble table. We will give some advice, how you can do this at home. During the program everyone can decorate their own chocolate bar, which you can take home at the end. The chocolate bar is approx. 120 g + freely chosen decoration.
As a last step the program will end with an authentic coffeehouse experience. You will try a traditional hungarian cake the "Dobos cake", and can choose a coffee or hot chocolate besides.
Museum guide: 30 mins
Chocolate making: 40 mins
Cake tasting: 30 mins
The full program is 1,5 - 2 hours.
Experience the nightlife with Krawl Through Krakow-Pub Crawl
Skip the hassle of figuring out where to find the best bars and avoid the tourist traps. This pub crawl through Krakow takes you to tried and tested clubs to ensure a fun evening. You'll get 1 hour of unlimited drinks, as well as, VIP entry, and a welcome shot at each bar.
The biggest and best Pub Crawl in Krakow! EVERYDAY at 9 pm next to the Adam Mickiewicz Statue (Market Square). We can promise you will have a night of your life! Great atmosphere made by young people from around the world and passion to travel! You can`t miss it while you are in Krakow! See you there!
**The group is not limited with 10 people since we get bookings from several websites
Tell me stories about Krakow
Walk through Kraków Old Town with a passionate storyteller. We will show you the beauty of Poland's former capital. Delve into the culture and history of the Polish people. Learn about our most famous window, for whom the Zygmunt bell tolls, and see the living symbols of Kraków - the trumpeter who plays his melody every hour from St. Mary's basilica. Learn how Kraków was spared the devastation of World War II and emerged from Nazi occupation. Meet locals who speaks about their place with passion and fun.
Learn to roll Pasta like an Italian
I will teach you how to become a professional Pasta maker in this fun cooking workshop. Home made pasta is big in flavour and super rustic, the perfect dish to wow your guests. During this experience, you will learn how to make over 4 different shapes of Pasta and make a delicious filling. It’s going to be all hands on deck and you’ll become a master at rolling ravioli. You will feel like being in Tuscany as I teach you how to make your own pasta and build your confidence in your kitchen skills. You will experience real Italian hospitality. At the end of the workshop, we will try each other's creations and share our thoughts. It will be great company and lots of fun. You will also enjoy a complimentary glass of delicious Italian wine to match your Ravioli. And of course, there will be a little gift for you to take home to keep practising your Pasta skills :)
Other things to note
Feel free to bring your camera and take lots of pictures. If you arrive earlier feel free to come in and make yourself at home.
Alternative Pub Crawl - discover the hidden side of Krakow
Discover the Alternative side of Krakow. We will wander through the lesser-known side of Krakow and go where the locals hang out. Kazimierz is a bustling area full of unique bars, pubs, and street food.
The night starts off in the hears of the Jewish Quarter at plac nowy. From here, we will wind through the streets and alleyways. Our first stop will be a large grungey graffiti-filled garden bar hidden beneath the trees; here, you will receive an open bar for 1 hour while we all get to know each other. That's unlimited beer, win, rum, gin, whiskey, prosecco vodka and mixers. We will then make our way to 3 unique bars, including a traditional polish shot bar, an underground bar and club, and a craft beer bar, and finish the night off in a techno club.
The adventure will take around 4-5 hours, and you will get one free shot at each place we visit.