RealPoland Tours
RealPoland Tours
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We've been offering the best private tours of Poland since 2012! Let's arrange a tour where everything is up to you. You can travel on your own, with your family or a group of friends. You can get a ready-made itinerary as a starting point and let us adjust it, mix it and adapt it to match your traveling style, or have your tour designed from scratch. You can combine your tour with genealogical research and trace your Polish roots.
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Peder and Diane P
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Sep 2021
Our trip was entitled Polish Delight, and it took place during the month of September, 2021.
We want to complement RealPoland for putting together a sweeping introduction to Poland. The itinerary covered history, architecture, food, music and much more. A really fun event was the pierogi-making workshop, and the music performances were a great addition.
Magdalena made the practical aspects of signing up for the trip and meeting the COVID 19 requirements very easy, by quickly responding to e-mails and providing detailed information.
But more than itinerary and trip planning, we were blessed with our excellent guide, Kasia. She was organized, attentive to details, enthusiastic, personable, and in particular a tremendous source of information and personal stories, which she communicated very effectively. Overall, a great trip, which we recommend to anyone, who wants to learn about the tumultuous past and present delights of Poland.
We want to complement RealPoland for putting together a sweeping introduction to Poland. The itinerary covered history, architecture, food, music and much more. A really fun event was the pierogi-making workshop, and the music performances were a great addition.
Magdalena made the practical aspects of signing up for the trip and meeting the COVID 19 requirements very easy, by quickly responding to e-mails and providing detailed information.
But more than itinerary and trip planning, we were blessed with our excellent guide, Kasia. She was organized, attentive to details, enthusiastic, personable, and in particular a tremendous source of information and personal stories, which she communicated very effectively. Overall, a great trip, which we recommend to anyone, who wants to learn about the tumultuous past and present delights of Poland.
Written October 3, 2021
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Sue G
Barnstable, MA60 contributions
Oct 2021
From the beginning planning stages Magdalena Gromek was instrumental helping plan our group trip with Real PolandTours. It could not have been more perfect for the 10 adults traveling to Krakow and Zakopane. From the walking tour of Krakow, pierogi cooking class at Pod Aniolami restaurant, Salt Mine and Auschwitz tours, to hiking, everything was arranged with precision, consideration and expertise. Real Poland's guide for the group was Małgorzata Zielina (Gosia), was with us every step of the way and gave us 100% + throughout the 6 nights we were there. Her guidance, kindness, and knowledge was way above and beyond what most have experienced. Not one person in the group has a negative thing to say about this trip to Poland and the experiences they had. A truly fabulous trip. It was such a memorable trip and we plan to work with them again in the future. Thank you Real Poland Tours.
Written November 11, 2021
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Suzanne B
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May 2020
Unfortunately due to Covid 19 we very sadly had to cancel our Ultimate Poland Tour in May this year 2020 . We live in Australia and we found Natalia from Real Poland Tours to be most helpful and professional with assisting us with our booking , she rang me here in Australia to finalize our tour and was in constant communication re any queries we had.
Due to the cancellation we were refunded the appropriate amount of our deposit most efficiently , we understood that there would be a slight delay in receiving the refund due to this terrible Pandemic. Natalia kept me informed as to when the money had been transferred back to our credit card and then the confirmation on its receipt. I would recommend Natalia and Real Poland Tours to everyone as they were just so efficient and professional , the only sadness we have is that we have not been able to take our long awaited tour . Thank you Natalia.
Due to the cancellation we were refunded the appropriate amount of our deposit most efficiently , we understood that there would be a slight delay in receiving the refund due to this terrible Pandemic. Natalia kept me informed as to when the money had been transferred back to our credit card and then the confirmation on its receipt. I would recommend Natalia and Real Poland Tours to everyone as they were just so efficient and professional , the only sadness we have is that we have not been able to take our long awaited tour . Thank you Natalia.
Written September 19, 2020
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gabe86
Seattle, WA9 contributions
Oct 2021
We booked a 2-day private tour between Warsaw and Gdansk. Magdalena was very helpful during the planning phase and helping us put together a custom itinerary based on our interests. Although RealPoland's prices were higher than other tour operators, we decided to go with them due to the excellent experience in the planning phase and the great reviews online. However, overall we were disappointed in our tour. Our driver was excellent, so no complaints there. We had two local tour guides. One was rather hard to understand and went very quickly through the sites. The other was much better, but again moved quite quickly. We would've liked to spend more time seeing the sites. In fact they went so quickly that we arrived at our hotel several hours ahead of schedule both days. We understand that schedules change, but we would've liked the tour to be flexible and fill in the gap with additional guidance/information, instead we were just left at our hotel several hours early.
Written November 6, 2021
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Carol C
Henderson, NV and Seaside Park, NJ720 contributions
Aug 2022
Our Ultimate Poland Tour finally happened after being postponed due to Covid since our booking in Nov 2019. Magdalena Gromek was most helpful and professional in assisting us, prompt to answer e-mails and phone calls made by me.
All the highlights listed on their website were seen and thoroughly enjoyed. We had a great group (12) travelers on this trip. Magda Kozlowska was a fantastic guide. She provided us with so much information on the history, people and places we visited in Poland. Our driver, Anna was great and the van was very comfortable. The accommodations were centrally located, very comfortable and met our expectations. The additional night at the Polonia Palace in Warsaw was exceptional. The meals were good, some better than others but the ice cream was delicious at all the different towns/cities.
Some tips: There are plenty of Kantors around so there isn't a need to get Zloty ahead of time. Most places took credit cards so get one that has no foreign transaction fees. You have to get lunch on your own as well as 2 dinners.
Make sure you have comfortable shoes. Not only are you walking 4-5 miles a day, but the streets are coble stones which is not easy on your feet.
Plenty of places to get water but water is safe to drink in Poland. We had no problems with that.
Plenty of places to buy souvenirs. Make sure you have room in your luggage so you don't need to buy another suitcase.
Overall, it was a great trip and I highly recommend it. It is a beautiful country that is clean, safe and very affordable. I can't wait to return...
All the highlights listed on their website were seen and thoroughly enjoyed. We had a great group (12) travelers on this trip. Magda Kozlowska was a fantastic guide. She provided us with so much information on the history, people and places we visited in Poland. Our driver, Anna was great and the van was very comfortable. The accommodations were centrally located, very comfortable and met our expectations. The additional night at the Polonia Palace in Warsaw was exceptional. The meals were good, some better than others but the ice cream was delicious at all the different towns/cities.
Some tips: There are plenty of Kantors around so there isn't a need to get Zloty ahead of time. Most places took credit cards so get one that has no foreign transaction fees. You have to get lunch on your own as well as 2 dinners.
Make sure you have comfortable shoes. Not only are you walking 4-5 miles a day, but the streets are coble stones which is not easy on your feet.
Plenty of places to get water but water is safe to drink in Poland. We had no problems with that.
Plenty of places to buy souvenirs. Make sure you have room in your luggage so you don't need to buy another suitcase.
Overall, it was a great trip and I highly recommend it. It is a beautiful country that is clean, safe and very affordable. I can't wait to return...
Written September 12, 2022
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David B
San Antonio, TX1 contribution
Sep 2021
I would highly recommend this tour. It was the right mix of guided tours, historical sites, cultural experiences, great food, and free time. In spite of the fact we saw so many amazing sites all across Poland it left me wanting more. Our guide Kasia was excellent. Not only giving us much history and context, but always being one step ahead, confirming reservations, local guides, hotels, etc. She was a wealth of information, good humor and endless patience as we traveled this beautiful country. The organizers (Magdalena) and the local guides, as well as our driver were all excellent. I’m already planning a return trip with my family! Special thanks to my friends Mike & Kim for inviting me along.
Written October 1, 2021
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pamelap740
Myrtle Beach, SC16 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Real Poland provided a 16 day land tour of Poland that was perfectly amazing in every respect! Hotels and meals were 5stat! Tour guide was best we have ever had. Driver was excellent. We made a giant circle trip to every major Polish city and visited castles, cathedrals, charming old town squares, museums, local “must dos”, just everything. BEST small group, guided tour of Poland. See the REAL Poland with Real Poland!
Written January 4, 2022
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joe141
Baton Rouge, LA35 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Five adults planned a 12 day tour with RealPoland Tours and we had a wonderful memorable trip. Working with Magdalena made the days worry free. We had an English speaking guide for every place we visited. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our two drivers who were very timely and excellent at getting us around. Our accommodations met our expectations. We really enjoyed the friendliness of Poland, learning its history and seeing the beautiful villages and countryside. I would highly recommend RealPoland Tours Warsaw!
Written September 30, 2021
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JulieHypno
Snoqualmie, WA20 contributions
Apr 2020
Even though my trip has been postponed due to Covid, my experience with Real Poland has been wonderful. Magda was very responsive by both phone and email answering questions and coordinating our trip (there are 3 of us living in different parts of the US).
I also secured the services of Natalia to do some genealogical research. She found a great deal of information about my grandfather. When we do get to take our trip we hope to possibly connect with some of our relatives. At a minimum, we want to visit the community our grandfather is from and pay tribute to the graves of our ancestors.
Thank you, Real Poland Tours! I look forward to meeting you one day.
I also secured the services of Natalia to do some genealogical research. She found a great deal of information about my grandfather. When we do get to take our trip we hope to possibly connect with some of our relatives. At a minimum, we want to visit the community our grandfather is from and pay tribute to the graves of our ancestors.
Thank you, Real Poland Tours! I look forward to meeting you one day.
Written June 29, 2020
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Departure504402
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Friends
From the beginning we had a positive feeling about this tour group. Magdalena, our contact was excellent with communication. Due to Covid we had to reschedule two times and she kept us informed of all changes. The tour was very organized and well thought out. Our tour guide Kaisa was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and a delight. She took good care of the group and was always upbeat and fun to be with. All excursions were informative and the guides were well versed in the history and explanation of each attraction. We have traveled Europe many times but never a tour but this by far was a wonderful experience and you will love it.
Written October 1, 2021
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Hello, I am interested in the 16 Days tour as well. What are the rating of the Hotels?
Can you provide me the hotel list, if you still have it? Thanks, Dan
Julianne
North Port, FL19 contributions
While we did not do a standard tour, we did custom, all of our hotels they booked for us were wonderful. I would recommend Real Poland to anyone. Our whole trip was amazing.
DanS23
Kennebunks, ME12 contributions
My family and I are planning a Poland trip for Spring 2021 - How active are the 12 and 16 day Poland tours, and how much free time is available? Is there a possibility to arrive in Warsaw and leave from Kracow?
RealPoland
Warsaw, Poland8 contributions
Hello, thank you for your question! There is more free time available during the 16-day-long tour (Polish Delight). However if you plan to arrive with other family members we would recommend organizing a private tour, only for your group. That will allow you to have a customized itinerary, adjusted to your needs. Please contact us directly, we will more than happy to prepare an offer.
m505050
Queens, NY
the tour states that it includes 20 attractions, what were the attractions?
RealPoland
Warsaw, Poland8 contributions
Hello, thank you for your question! Here are just some of the included attractions: Wilanów Palace
Wilanów Gardens
Chopin Concert
Wolf’s Lair
St. Lipka Sanctuary
organ concert in St. Lipka Sanctuary
Malbork Castle
wooden pier in Sopot
...and much more! We recommend to contact us directly via our website to receive more details!
Best regards,
Magdalena
Tours Manager
blondie173
Bluffton, SC3 contributions
My husband and I are holding to book a tour in June 2019. But I am nervous about sending my credit card number off to an internet site, even with all the positive reviews. How did anyone pay for the tours?
TammarieSmith
Leeds, UT65 contributions
I filled out and emailed a credit card authorization form. That was 4 months ago and I have not had issues. Book with Magda our experience was amazing!!!
Bonnie W
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States12 contributions
why are there no current reviews of this tour company?
RealPoland
Warsaw, Poland8 contributions
Dear Bonnie,
Thank you for your question!
The lack of current reviews is caused by the fact that most of the tours are booked for spring - summer - fall period.
And we have already almost all our small-group tours booked for the season of 2018!
We expect more reviews to appear here in March and in April when we have more Clients.
Warm regards from Warsaw,
Magdalena
newanne
Minnesota78 contributions
We are going on the "Ultimate Poland Tour" in a couple of weeks. I was wondering about clothing. Are jeans ok most days ? Do you need "smart casual/country club casual" clothing for any of the dinners or attractions. As of now, I'm planning on lots of layers, jeans, and great walking shoes.
LJK48441
Harbor Beach, MI57 contributions
Lots of cobblestones in these old cities. Get some sturdy shoes. My husband wore his hiking shoes on most of the tour and I wish I had something sturdier than my Sketchers. Although they were very comfortable and great when we had relatively flat surfaces, they didn’t work as well on the cobblestones.
Starlight1967
Birmingham, Alabama320 contributions
Mary F. - Thank you for the review on Real Poland. I am currently working with then on 8 days. I wanted to know if you thought seeing Wroclaw was worth the trip? I plan on staying in Wroclaw over night and into the next day. Then transfer to Gdansk. I am considering flying on LOT in lieu of a 6 hr car ride. Do you have any thoughts about that?
I would appreciate your insight.
helen f
5 contributions
Wroclaw is interesting and there is Lots to see but if you have limited time I would do Warsaw Krakov and Gdansk. We visited Torun which was smaller and we thought nicer than Wroclaw.
Helen
ArizonaMillers
Tucson AZ91 contributions
Hello, has anyone taken the Salt Mines tour with Real Poland? If so, how would you rate their English speaking guide? Thank you.
Tuesflight11
Boston, MA70 contributions
Yes, we toured the Salt Mine though a reservation made by Real Poland. However, the Salt Mine has their own guides so if you book a visit with Real Poland the guide is actually an employee/hired by the Salt Mine. We were two people on a private tour with RP and were grouped with about 20 others to tour the mine. The guide we had was excellent. English was very good, easy to follow, highly educated on the mine and all done efficiently with a sense of humor.
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