School Trips To Krakow

Krakow offers students a unique cultural experience that is both enriching and inspiring. From the majestic Wawel Castle to the solemn historical site of Schindler’s Factory and Museum, school trips to Krakow provide students with unforgettable experiences. 

Immerse students in the curriculum with subject-tailored trips that take them from Krakow’s Medieval Old Town to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where they can understand the impact of the Holocaust on a greater scale.

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Krakow’s unique connection to World War II and Jewish History makes it the ideal choice for religious studies and history school trips, while students of psychology will also be fascinated by the case studies they’ll discover here.

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Our history trips centre the Jewish experience in Poland, with a guided tour of Kazimierz (the Jewish District) and a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau for an immersive understanding of WWII history.

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Psychology & sociology trips to Krakow

Students of Psychology and Sociology can study how Krakow’s once-thriving Jewish community tragically fell into decline as a result of Nazi occupation.

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Religious studies trips to Krakow

Krakow is an ideal location to study the beliefs of Judaism and Catholicism, and RE trips to Krakow cover the many questions that the Holocaust raises in terms of ethics and morality, as well as the city’s history with Pope John Paul II.

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Our educational school trips to Krakow

One of the oldest cities in Poland, Krakow is known for its sombre connections to World War II and the Holocaust. Home to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps, now home to museums that serve as a poignant reminder of man’s inhumanity, and as a memorial for the 1.1 million prisoners who were slaughtered there in World War II.

Our school trips to Krakow engage students with the realities of the Jewish experience in the Second World War, with visits to both the concentration camps and Schindler’s Factory and Museum, which chronicles Jewish life in Poland and the impact of Nazi occupation on Poland's once-thriving Jewish communities. Visiting these sites leaves students with a deeper understanding of history beyond the curriculum.

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Top attractions in Krakow

As a leading educational tour provider, we take great pride in curating captivating experiences that showcase the best Krakow has to offer. 

Each guided excursion connects students to the curriculum and cultural pulse of Krakow, with walking tours of the Old Town, Wartime Ghetto, and Kazimierz (the Jewish District) that will enrich their knowledge and create memories that last a lifetime.

Book a Krakow school trip with WST for:

  • Curriculum-focused learning that immerses students with each tour

  • Subject-specific trips tailored to your year group for full engagement from your class

Auschwitz-Birkenau ⓘ

Provide students with a moving experience that offers a powerful insight into the Holocaust, with a visit to concentration camps that have since become museums and memorials with carefully curated exhibitions.

Galicia Museum ⓘ

Engage your class with a visit to the Galicia Museum, which explores Jewish culture and life in Polish Galicia, with a focus on resilience and rich traditions. Some trips include the rare chance to meet a holocaust survivor, subject to availability.

Guided Walking Tour of Krakow ⓘ

Expert tour guides provide a thorough tour of the former Jewish District of Kazimierz, the Wartime Ghetto of Podgorze, and the Schindler Factory and Museum.

Visit Czestochowa ⓘ

Take a day trip outside Krakow to visit the Jasna Góra monastery, known as the centre of Polish Catholicism and home to the icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa.

Schindler Factory and Museum ⓘ

Trace the history of Krakow’s Jewish residents from 1939 to 1945 to gain a new understanding of Nazi persecution and criminology.

Wieliczka Salt Mines ⓘ

Students can enjoy a guided tour of these salt mines, which are home to multiple salt-carved chapels and statues of historic figures from Krakow.

Why choose an educational tour of Krakow?

From the wondrous caverns and chapels of Wieliczka Salt Mines to Europe’s oldest Medieval Market Square (Rynek Główny), Krakow is full of surprising history and poignant insights into the history of Poland. 

Jacqueline, a history teacher had this to say about her school trip to Krakow, and a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau:

“We wanted them to experience what they had read about in the classroom… They realised that these people were human beings, just like they were. It really brought it home.”

The city is full of human stories that offer a unique way for students to immerse themselves in the curriculum. Krakow is the ideal destination for a school trip full of culture, reflection, and unforgettable memories that will stay with students long after they take their exams.

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Why choose NGT for School Trips?

At NGT, we take school trips seriously. We are destination and subject experts with an award-winning service. You can count on us for the perfect balance of educational and personal development. We take great pride in ensuring our customers’ satisfaction by going above and beyond to meet their travel needs. But don’t just take out word for it…

We have travelled with other travel companies before but Next Generation Travel were a step ahead of other companies. The level of service was excellent and provided a personal touch taking care of everything we needed. They really do think of everything!
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FAQs about school tours to Krakow

How long should a school tour of Krakow be?

Depending on the trip you choose, it will last between 3-5 days. This will include guided tours of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Kazimierz (the Jewish District), Podgorze (Wartime Ghetto) and the exterior of the Schindler Factory, with other experiences tailored to your chosen subject.

Rynek Główny is Europe’s oldest medieval market square, and walking around this area also offers excellent views of the 14th-century Gothic architecture of St Mary’s Basilica. Likewise, the former Jewish District, Cloth Hall Marketplace, and Planty Park walking path all offer budget-friendly ways to enjoy the city.

Auschwitz-Birkenau and Schindler’s Factory offer important insights into Krakow’s WWII history, while Wawel Castle, the Cloth Hall Marketplace and Square, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine provide greater insights into the city’s broader culture and heritage.

Support and resources for planning your trip

We have been operating school tours for over 35 years so we know a thing or two about planning a school trip. One of the benefits of this is that we have an abundance of knowledge and supporting documents to share with you. In our resources area you will find everything you need for your school trip planning:

  • Frequently asked questions
  • Parent letters
  • Brochures
  • Insurance documents
  • Risk assessment documents
  • Planning tips
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A guide to risk assessment

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