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.

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.

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! 😊

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.

To start with the views are amazing!! The stories were even better. Our guide was a wealth of information on the history of the castles and area. He even went out of his way to suggest places to see when we got back to Krakow. His passion for the history of this land really shows! My friends were shocked to find out that castles could be found in places other than Scotland.

It 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.

An excellent organised day tour. The castles and the views are stunning. Maciek is a very nice, helpful and knowledgeable guide. It was great that he tailored the program to our wishes as there were no other people on the tour on that day. Me and my kids really enjoyed the trip. Thank you Maciek!

It's far from Krakow so you must take a taxi. Wonderful trails and beautiful views. There are also cafes and restaurants on the way

I cannot more strongly recommend this trip. This is by far the best tour I have ever been on in any of the many countries I have visited, here is a list of reasons why it is so good 1. For a tour of this many castles and transportation there it is a steal! 2. The guide is knowledgeable and friendly, who truly enjoys introducing you to his country and it shows. 3. You are not rushed through the exhibits. 4. You see more than just castles but the amazing Polish countryside. 5. The exhibits (castles) are breathtaking that pictures do not do justice.

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.

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!

Matty 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.

Great tour to take. Matthew was a great guide and went above and beyond. Was very knowledgeable. Transportation was a nice van and very comfortable. Highly recommend this tour.

Wow wow and wow!! We did a one day tour of the country side in Poland. What a fabulous tour and tour guide. Our guide took us to a famous wood carver to learn how to carve wood, a couples house up in the hills to bake bread in their wood burning stove in their kitchen. We ground our own wheat into flour and they also served us lunch. I consider these hills the most peaceful place on earth! Just to see how these people have lived off the land for all these years is so beautiful. What a wonderful unforgettable day we had!

What a GREAT time viewing the Countryside tour with an remarkable guide. There are so many tours that are offered! We loved the Countryside tour! Personal touch outstanding! Highly Recommend!