Castles Tour by The Eagles' Nests Trail, day tour from Krakow
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Castles Tour by The Eagles' Nests Trail, day tour from Krakow
By Poland Active - Day Tours
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Ages 1-90, max of 8 per group
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Live commentary on board
- Private tour
- Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Zamek Pieskowa Skała
- Entry/Admission - Rabsztyn Castle
- Entry/Admission - Ogrodzieniec Castle
- Entry/Admission - Ruiny Zamku Mirow
- Entry/Admission - Bobolice Castle
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Your accommodation (hotel, hostel, apartment) in Krakow. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8735P24- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8735P24
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- monickak20250 contributionsOjcow national park - beautiful natureWe got there by car (about 20 minutes) from Krakow. The nature and rocks are beautiful. We took many photos. There is a paved path in the middle. It was Sunday, so there were quite a lot of peopleWritten January 4, 2025
- Cardocamana0 contributionsBrilliant experience 🌟recommend to everyone to go on this tour 👍It was brilliant !lots of beautiful carvings,the tour guide was very good in explaining everything ,very patience & answer all questions !Written December 2, 2024
- andyzdz0 contributionsVery unique placeMy friend and I did not participate in a tour. We drove there ourself and we did not regret. This village outside of Krakow, is very unique. Many house are hand painted with beautiful, colorful flower like ornaments. Each house has it's own unique decorations going from generation to generation. We learned that each year, there is a competition and villagers paint their houses from the scratch. It is really worthy to spend a couple of hours to stroll through that village, especially when weather is nice.Written November 29, 2024
- Cfamily0 contributionsA wonderful and unique experienceIf like I was, you have been drawn in by photos of the unique and beautiful UNESCO world heritage site churches and want to also see something of the beautiful rural Malopolska region then I highly recommend this tour led by Poland Active. This is an exceptional tour led by a highly professional guide. From first communication via email to arrange the tour to a reassuring WhatsApp message the day before to confirm arrangements, I felt assured that this was a well organised and trustworthy company. Maciej my guide arrived promptly at a convenient meeting point and explained his plans for the day, with thoughtfully planned comfort breaks and a lunch stop. The tour lasted around 11 hours and covered a wide area with the opportunity to see 8 wooden churches, each with a distinctive architectural style. Local guides had been booked in advance to open up the buildings and reveal the intricate and beautiful polychrome decoration which dates back hundreds of years. The whole day was very well planned, and the pace of the trip was perfect. Maciej is a safe driver and a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to ensure I enjoyed the tour. A unique and memorable experience, Thankyou!Written November 19, 2024
- 811chrystalw0 contributionsNot claustrophobiaI was worried about feeling claustrophobic as don’t like small spaces. I need not have worried. The smallest place is where you queue to get into the mines and this was not cramped. If you can cope with the entrance you will be fine, if you don’t like it, you can leave at this point. I would say try and persevere as the walk ways are light and airy and not cramped. Most of the area are large and spectacular and this trip is amazingWritten November 5, 2024
- GenevieveKG0 contributionsDay Trip of a LifetimeWe had a wonderful time touring the wooden churches in lesser Poland. Our guide, Maciej (Matthew), was excellent and he really made the tour special for us. There were plenty of opportunities for photos at each church, and Maciej knew all the best spots for photos! We had sufficient rest stops for coffee/snacks and toilets, and a delicious Polish lunch along the way. Maciej was also an excellent and safe driver, which we appreciated. We would not have been able to coordinate such a trip on our own. We were so impressed that we booked a second tour. Thank you, Maciej, for such a memorable day!Written October 22, 2024
- 7mikm10 contributionsSuper experience!Super experience. Maciek is amazing. We were a group of 3 adults and 2 kids booked to the river rafting and from the moment we met he was friendly, kind, very experienced and great with our small kids. We had a good time and Maciek suggested a few things to try based on his knowledge and I'm glad we did! Maciek knows a lot and I'm sad that we met only at the end of our holiday as I would have liked him to take us on other outings especially to the country/mountain areas outside Krakow.Written October 7, 2024
- X7365VMdanielg0 contributionsBeautiful Dunajec River Gorge!We had a great tour of the Dunajec River Gorge thanks to Poland Active Day Tours! We were picked up and greeted right on time by Maciej in Krakow. It was a scenic 2 hour ride to Southern Poland with Maciej pointing out various points of interest and stopping at a beautiful . We started with an easy 8 mile + ride along side the Dunajec river through the river gorge. We then got on a raft and paddled back down the river. What a great time! Thanks Maciej and Poland Active Day Tours!!Written October 7, 2024
- elizabethcO921JD0 contributionsA sober and moving experience - Everyone should witness this terrible place.Our driver, Adrian, picked us up on time even though he had to substitute for our scheduled driver who was ill that day. Since we speak some Polish, we were able to converse with him & he tried very hard to give us highlights along the way. Thank you, Adrian! Auschwitz was definitely on our list of places to see and we are glad we went. It is very sobering and moving to walk around this compound where so many suffered and died. The tour guide was very good at sharing and evoking the feelings that these prisoners must have experienced. I just wish the groups could have been smaller & we had more time to read and look at all the pictures and items. There were multiple tour groups back to back so it felt a bit rushed. But I am still glad we took this tour and highly recommend it.Written September 21, 2024
- elizabethcO921JD0 contributionsBeautiful and moving - definitely worth seeing.This was a very good tour. Our driver, Chris, picked us up on time and gave a very comfortable ride to Częstochowa. He walked us into the monastery grounds & brought our private guide out to us. He told us to take as long as we needed & was waiting for us when we got done. Thank you, Chris! The tour was very beautiful and moving, especially since we are Catholics of Polish descent. However, I think that everyone can enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the church and its architecture. Our private guide, Martin, was amazing. He knew and shared so much history about Poland and Jasna Gora. And he let us take as much time as needed to see and experience everything. I would definitely recommend this tour.Written September 21, 2024
- TravelinMom1380 contributionsLovely tour to Poland's beautiful countryside!Our guide and driver were terrific, and took very good care of us. The town and the painted houses were beautiful. We visited a small museum first, then several private houses and gardens, and were able to meet some of the artisans themselves. There were also opportunities to buy some handpainted crafts directly from the artists. This was a great opportunity to get a bit off the beaten tourist path.Written August 27, 2024
- Trip5312630 contributionsFantasticIt was an incredible experience. Maciej was the perfect guide, very smart and professional. We visited spectacular places where the presence of St. John Paul II could be felt. Maciej provided us with a lot of interesting information. Thank you very much. We definitely recommend this tour and this guide.Written August 20, 2024
- HELEN23490 contributionsGreat for trekkingIt's far from Krakow so you must take a taxi. Wonderful trails and beautiful views. There are also cafes and restaurants on the wayWritten July 30, 2024
- Blueskip0 contributionsStunning trip, excellent service from Poland Active.This was an excellent trip! Huge thanks to Matty/ Maciek who really looked after us so well and went out of his way to take us to some great viewpoints. He arrived bang on time to meet us at our hotel which was in the 'no car' zone, so a short walk to.the minibus and we were on our way. He spoke good English and was very attentive, and the minibus comfortable and air-conditioned. Re the walk, I have heard people say that "your Granny could do it". I don't think my Granny could have, but there are less demanding options (eg horse and passenger cart). We walked up mostly on the wide and level asphalt path up to the cabin and lake, with occasional shortcuts up steeper stone paths. The path is smooth and inclined upwards all the way to the lake. It took just under 2.5 hrs and was definitely worth the walk... the views were stunning on the way up. I recorded about 400m elevation from the bottom car park to the lake (after I corrected for a Strava error). As I mentioned, you can be taken up on a horse and cart but you would still need to walk the last 20 minutes or so. There are also optional was around the lake if you have time in your schedule. There is a cabin/cafe at the top, which got very busy as the day progressed. There were plenty of tables to find a spot to sit. You need cash for the cafe, and also 4 zloty for the toilets. We took our own packed lunches but bought tea/coffee up there. (There are also free portaloos on the route up at intervals - take your own loo rolls with you to be on the safe side!) In summary.... greater trip, stunning scenery, I would definitely take.a.tour with Poland Active and Maciek again!Written May 29, 2024
- Global1724470 contributionsGreat day out in the mountainsMatty was a superb guide, really knowledgable but more important he clearly loved the area and seemed to really enjoy sharing it with us. Pick up was on time and the minivan was comfortable. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable with breaks at appropriate times. He walked at our pace and kept the group together without any pressure. Finally he went out of his way to show us a local ski resort and viewpoint on our way simply because we asked about it. Overall a fantastic and beautiful day and we would highly recommend Matty as a guide.Written May 28, 2024
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Gwen C
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We had the most amazing experience with Maciek . From start to finish, he went above and beyond to ensure our trip was perfect. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the area but also friendly and welcoming, which made us feel right at home. Maciek is incredibly patient, always answering our questions with a smile and making adjustments to the itinerary to accommodate our needs. He even took us to some hidden gems that only locals know about, and added personal touch to the tour that made it unforgettable. We can’t recommend Maciek enough – if you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your experience and will go out of their way to make it special, Maciek is the guide for you!
Written October 9, 2024
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Genevieve K
Provo, UT9 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
This was our second tour in a week with our guide, Maciej (Matthew). We intended to rent a car and do this tour on our own, but we were able to experience so much more with Maciej without the worry about opening times, parking, schedules, and all the other logistics that he handled seamlessly for us. I'm so glad we had Maciej as our guide!
The van was comfortable and Maciej was an excellent driver, telling us about the area and stopping along the route for unique photo opportunities, including some unexpected surprises. He really customized this experience for us and we highly recommend him. We really enjoyed visiting so many castles and the monestary visit to see the black Madonna in Czestochowa was wonderful.
Similar to our other tour with Maciej, we had plenty of time for photos and visiting each site. There were also sufficient rest stops for coffee/snacks and toilets. Maciej is an excellent and safe driver, which we appreciated. We spent about 13 hours total with Maciej for this tour and look forward to booking with him again in the future.
Thank you, Maciej, for such a memorable day!
The van was comfortable and Maciej was an excellent driver, telling us about the area and stopping along the route for unique photo opportunities, including some unexpected surprises. He really customized this experience for us and we highly recommend him. We really enjoyed visiting so many castles and the monestary visit to see the black Madonna in Czestochowa was wonderful.
Similar to our other tour with Maciej, we had plenty of time for photos and visiting each site. There were also sufficient rest stops for coffee/snacks and toilets. Maciej is an excellent and safe driver, which we appreciated. We spent about 13 hours total with Maciej for this tour and look forward to booking with him again in the future.
Thank you, Maciej, for such a memorable day!
Written October 22, 2024
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Simon E
Barlaston, UK95 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had a wonderful day exploring the castles in the Eagle's Nest tour. The different castles vary from large, sprawling ruins to fully renovated (and containing museums). Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, plus the small group size (there were just 4 of us) meant that we got personal attention. Very highly recommended.
Written October 19, 2024
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DSL
Spartanburg, SC9 contributions
Maciek was an amazing tour guide for us! He is extremely knowledgeable on all of the castles on the tour and many other places in the areas we drove through. He was even able to give us history/information on other castles that were not open to the public. Wonderful sharing of legends and tales of the area. He was very respectful of things we wanted to see and do. He even made accommodations for one on the tour that was having issues with some steps/long walks around a few of the castles. We had lunch at a restaurant he suggested! So many choices!! Best Goulash! ❤️ On the way back to Krakow, he continued to point out things for us to see in Poland’s beautiful countryside and towns. We had a very full day and would highly recommend using Maciek for any of your site seeing needs! I know I will be! 😊
Written August 28, 2024
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Charleston, SC48 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My wife and I booked an Eagles’ Nest Trail Tour from Krakow with Maciej (Matthew).
It exceeded our expectations.
Our driver and guide (Maciej) provided us with a comfortable drive from site to site and once there he guided us through them.
His knowledge of each castle and/or ruin was extensive and he offered us narratives as we drove to reach the next location to be visited.
He was exceptionally friendly with a full command of English and was quite capable of answering any and all questions.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him and can without reservation recommend his trip to anyone wishing to see these incredible sites within easy reach from Krakow.
It exceeded our expectations.
Our driver and guide (Maciej) provided us with a comfortable drive from site to site and once there he guided us through them.
His knowledge of each castle and/or ruin was extensive and he offered us narratives as we drove to reach the next location to be visited.
He was exceptionally friendly with a full command of English and was quite capable of answering any and all questions.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him and can without reservation recommend his trip to anyone wishing to see these incredible sites within easy reach from Krakow.
Written October 16, 2023
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for your feedback!
We are happy that our services have met your expectations.
Please remember about our company planning your next stay in Poland.
Best regards,
Joanna
Poland Active
Written October 24, 2023
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Andrew P
14 contributions
We just had our Castle tour with Matthew today and it was definitely a highlight of our trip! He is a wonderful guide who knows all the secret spots and goes out of his way to make everything as convenient as possible. He knows the castles inside and out and adds wonderful details to the information the castles provide. He also suggested several other activities based on our interests from our conversations.
Overall the trip is gorgeous and the castles are magnificent but Matthew really makes it a 5/5. We will be back to Krakow and we will be booking a tour with him again!
Overall the trip is gorgeous and the castles are magnificent but Matthew really makes it a 5/5. We will be back to Krakow and we will be booking a tour with him again!
Written September 17, 2023
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for your positive feedback.
We are happy that we have met your expectations!
Remember about us during your next stay in Poland!
Best regards,
Joanna
Poland Active
Written September 18, 2023
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Robbie
1 contribution
Sep 2022
Our guide, Matthew, was kind and knowledgeable. He drove my partner and I to several castles along the Eagle Nest Trail and answered my many questions about the history of the castles and the country . He did a great job picking castles for us to visit that are in various states of preservation or ruin. For example, the castle that the Witcher was filmed in is well preserved, with large portions of rooms still intact. Another casted Mathew took us to only had its original foundation but it has otherwise been rebuilt. Seeing it rebuilt gives you a sense of what it was like back when it was actually occupied. It was interesting to see these contrasts and to learn the history of who lived in each castle. One of my favorite parts of the trip though was getting to eat perogies at a restaurant that was located at the foot of one a castle.
Matthew provided us with a truly unique experience that taught us a lot about Polish history while experiencing some beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Krakow.
Matthew provided us with a truly unique experience that taught us a lot about Polish history while experiencing some beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Krakow.
Written October 20, 2022
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for your feedback.
That is wonderful that our services have met your expectations and you experiences from this tour are positive - our guide Matthew always does his best!
Hope you will use our services in the future!
Best regards,
Joanna
Poland Active
Written October 24, 2022
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A Fogg
10 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We were collected on time from our hotel by a friendly good safe driver. He kept us informed about timings and plans to visit various castles including one used in Game of Thrones all along the eagles nest chain. Great informative tour and all entrance fees are included.
Written October 22, 2024
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Rebeka S
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the castles and was great about answering questions. The trip showed breathtaking castles that no picture could do justice. This is the absolute best planned out trip and a trip that I would do again if I come back to the country.
Written July 26, 2024
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Suzanne S
29 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was an absolute highlight or our trip to Poland. Matthew (Maciek Szymoniak) really tailored this trip to our interests and pace. He quickly realized my husband's love of photography and made sure he took us to the best spots for the best pictures. We were amazed at his ability to know exactly where to be and when to have the best experience at each and every castle. They were all so different and we had not only beautiful visual experiences but wonderful commentary about the history, the people and the places. Do not hesitate one moment to book this tour be it for the beauty or the learning. Oh, and have to mention that we traveled in absolute comfort. We also booked the Zlipie villages tour and honestly after our experience, we know who to contact to experience all the facets of Poland - Poland Active!
Written November 19, 2023
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on this tour are you able to actually walk around the ruins and take pictures ?
Written August 17, 2019
on this tour are you able to actually walk around the ruins and take pictures ?
Written August 17, 2019
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