School Trips To Krakow & Auschwitz

A must-do experience for young minds.

Krakow is a beautiful, old city. The iconic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a stunning backdrop of cobblestone streets, ancient churches, artistic creativity, and local traditions.

But just 70km to the west lies one of the most powerful and sobering sites in human history: Auschwitz-Birkenau.

We believe every student should have the opportunity to visit. A school trip to Auschwitz sparks meaningful conversations about history, tolerance, and humanity. It emphasises the importance of remembrance and helps students connect the lessons of the past with the world they live in today.

It’s an experience that echoes across Krakow, too, where the city’s medieval streets tell their own stories of resilience, culture, and survival.

Our travel advisers can help you organise a school tour around Krakow and Auschwitz. We’ll create an itinerary that matches your group’s needs, ages, and budget – making the most of everything this wonderful city has to offer. Get in touch today to start planning.

Why Choose Krakow & Auschwitz For An Educational Tour?

A powerful encounter with history

Kraków, somehow, escaped destruction during the Second World War. And so, a centuries-old city is remarkably well preserved – offering a full view into the past. Your students will see it all on a walking tour: Wawel Castle, Schindler’s Factory, the Jewish Quarter, and Europe’s largest central square, Rynek Główny.

But few school trips leave as lasting an impression as a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. The site has been carefully preserved, with the original buildings, fences, and railway tracks serving as a reminder of what happened. Meanwhile, inside the museum, students will find moving exhibitions, including displays of personal belongings left behind by victims.

It’s a profound experience that supports key curriculum topics on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust.

Understanding Jewish heritage and resilience

Kazimierz was the centre of Jewish life in Kraków for centuries, until the Nazi occupation forced the community into a walled ghetto across the Vistula River, in the Podgórze district.

Today, both Kazimierz and Podgórze offer essential context to your students’ visit to Auschwitz. They’ll gain a broader understanding of Poland’s Jewish heritage – how the community endured persecution, and how it continues to remember and rebuild.

An inspiring, affordable European city

Kraków is one of Europe’s best cities for school groups. It’s compact, walkable, and filled with safe spaces – perfect for educational travel.

It’s every bit deserving of its World Heritage site status, too. The Old Town boasts Europe’s largest central square, Rynek Główny, surrounded by stunning buildings and artisan food markets (make sure to try the pierogi!). Meanwhile, to the south lies the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a labyrinth of underground tunnels, chapels, and sculptures carved entirely out of salt.

Example Itinerary

There’s so much to see and do in Krakow, so here’s a sample itinerary we’ve put together to give you a few ideas. Please note that this is only an example of a tour that we could organise, everything can be adapted to fit your needs.

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Meals
1	Flight from the UK to Krakow	Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Jewish Quarter.	Evening meal back at hotel.	Evening meal included
2	Early breakfast followed by a full day-visit to Auschwitz, approximately 1.5 hours away.	Head back to Krakow from Auschwitz.	Evening meal followed by bowling.	Breakfast & evening meals included
3	Sightseeing around Rynek Glowny, Krakow’s beautiful central square, follwed by a visit to Schindler’s Factory.	Return flight to the UK	Arrive home	Breakfast meal included