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Poland Industries Private Tour: Katowice and Tarnowskie Gory from Krakow

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Instant confirmation E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Monday

  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Start time

    9am

  • Meeting Point

    Good news! You can get picked up from your hotel, just give us the details at the time of booking. Don’t worry if you havn't booked your hotel yet, you pass them onto the operator when you are ready.

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Learn about Poland’s rich industrial history
  • Visit Katowice, named a UNESCO City of Music
  • Go underground and learn about silver ore mining at Tarnowskie Gory
  • Both printed or smartphone vouchers accepted

Overview

In the past, Poland has seen the emergence of several industrial cities due to its rich coal reserve, lead ore mines, silver mines and salt mines. It has led to the intermingling of cultures, especially those of Polish, Germans and Jews. On this tour from Krakow, you will explore the various industrial town around Krakow and learn about the rich history and heritage that these towns hold.  

During your tour, you will visit two major industrial centres: 

Katowice: a centre of science, culture, industry, business and trade and was named a UNESCO City of Music. You will tour the Nikiszowiec area of the city.  

Tarnowskie Gory: the city known for historic lead-ore mining and known for its rich silver reserves. You will visit an interactive museum and learn the process of silver mining in the Historic Silver Mines.  

About the Supplier: Poland Tours offers experiences that show you the rich historical and cultural heritage of the country. Their tours are well-researched and give you deep insights into the places that you visit.  

Inclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • English speaking guide-driver
  • Entrance to the mine museum in Tarnowskie Gory + ride in an underground boat

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (if you wish to, go on then)
  • Food and drinks (it will be a feast for your eyes)

Please note

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.  

Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!) 

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