Krakow Battlefield and History School Trips
Battlefield and History Tours
Krakow a great city to learn about the atrocities conducted during WWII. Battlefield & History Tours specialise in just that - so you can be assured the tour will be well planned and researched. Battlefield & History Tours are part of Rondo Travel – which is one of the founding members of the School Travel Forum and also one of the first School Tour Operators to be awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. We do not make unnecessary administration charges and wherever possible you will only deal with 1 person from start to finish including being on call for your tour.
Free travel insurance on all visits & Zero Deposits
Current School Trip Offer
Free travel insurance on all visits & Zero Deposits for Current School Trip Offer.
Complimentary travel insurance is provided for all visits, and no deposits are required for bookings on any of our tours.
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Example Itineraries
Customized Itinerary for Educational Travel:
Day 1: Arrival in Krakow, City Exploration
Depart from a UK Airport to Krakow Airport.
Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable coach transfer to your hotel and complete the check-in process.
In the afternoon, embark on a guided city tour that includes visits to St Mary’s Church and Wawel Cathedral, as well as the Royal Tombs and Sigimond’s Bell.
Conclude the day with a delightful dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Auschwitz Visit
Start the day with a satisfying breakfast at your hotel.
A coach will pick you up for a journey to Auschwitz (Oswiecim), approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away.
Explore Auschwitz I and Auschwitz Birkenau II with the guidance of an English-speaking expert.
In the evening, enjoy dinner either at your hotel or savor a traditional meal at a Jewish Restaurant in Kazimierz.
Day 3: Cultural and Historical Exploration
Begin your day with a nourishing breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, engage in a guided visit to the Galicia Jewish Museum, providing an opportunity to meet Holocaust survivors.
Later, visit the Schindler Factory and delve into the history it represents. Afterward, you'll have some free time to explore Kazimierz, the old Jewish Quarter, and engage in last-minute shopping.
Conclude the day with a dinner at your hotel. Optionally, you can book a bowling session for added leisure.
Day 4: Departure or Warsaw Extension (Option)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before preparing for check-out and loading luggage.
Option 1 (Departure):
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine in the morning.
Board your coach for a convenient transfer to Krakow Airport.
Depart from Krakow Airport and arrive at your UK Airport.
Option 2 (Warsaw Extension):
Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to the train station for a train journey to Warsaw, lasting approximately 3 hours.
In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of Warsaw, including exploration of Warsaw's Jewish Quarter and the Royal Castle, which holds historical significance.
Later, transfer to the station for your train journey back to Krakow, also lasting about 3 hours.
Arrive in Krakow and transfer to your hotel.
Conclude the day with an evening meal at your hotel.
Day 5: Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine in the morning, an extraordinary underground experience.
Later, board your coach for a transfer to Krakow Airport.
Depart from Krakow Airport and return to a UK Airport, concluding your educational journey.
Day 1: Arrival in Krakow, City Exploration
Depart from a UK Airport to Krakow Airport.
Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable coach transfer to your hotel and complete the check-in process.
In the afternoon, embark on a guided city tour that includes visits to St Mary’s Church and Wawel Cathedral, as well as the Royal Tombs and Sigimond’s Bell.
Conclude the day with a delightful dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Auschwitz Visit
Start the day with a satisfying breakfast at your hotel.
A coach will pick you up for a journey to Auschwitz (Oswiecim), approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away.
Explore Auschwitz I and Auschwitz Birkenau II with the guidance of an English-speaking expert.
In the evening, enjoy dinner either at your hotel or savor a traditional meal at a Jewish Restaurant in Kazimierz.
Day 3: Cultural and Historical Exploration
Begin your day with a nourishing breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, engage in a guided visit to the Galicia Jewish Museum, providing an opportunity to meet Holocaust survivors.
Later, visit the Schindler Factory and delve into the history it represents. Afterward, you'll have some free time to explore Kazimierz, the old Jewish Quarter, and engage in last-minute shopping.
Conclude the day with a dinner at your hotel. Optionally, you can book a bowling session for added leisure.
Day 4: Departure or Warsaw Extension (Option)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before preparing for check-out and loading luggage.
Option 1 (Departure):
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine in the morning.
Board your coach for a convenient transfer to Krakow Airport.
Depart from Krakow Airport and arrive at your UK Airport.
Option 2 (Warsaw Extension):
Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to the train station for a train journey to Warsaw, lasting approximately 3 hours.
In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of Warsaw, including exploration of Warsaw's Jewish Quarter and the Royal Castle, which holds historical significance.
Later, transfer to the station for your train journey back to Krakow, also lasting about 3 hours.
Arrive in Krakow and transfer to your hotel.
Conclude the day with an evening meal at your hotel.
Day 5: Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine in the morning, an extraordinary underground experience.
Later, board your coach for a transfer to Krakow Airport.
Depart from Krakow Airport and return to a UK Airport, concluding your educational journey.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
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At Battlefield and History Tours, we are committed to providing a deeply educational and meaningful experience for students learning about history during their overseas trip to Krakow. Here’s how we ensure a rich educational journey:
Expert-Led Tours: Our tours are conducted by experts who specialize in Krakow’s WWII history and the Holocaust. These guides provide detailed narratives, bringing historical events to life through stories, facts, and insights that textbooks cannot convey, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Immersive Site Visits: We include visits to significant historical sites such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Galicia Jewish Museum, and Oskar Schindler's Factory. These sites offer students tangible connections to history, allowing them to see and feel the places where pivotal events occurred, enhancing their understanding and empathy for the people involved.
Interactive Learning: Beyond traditional tours, we incorporate interactive sessions where possible, including discussions with Holocaust survivors at the Galicia Jewish Museum. This provides a unique opportunity for students to engage with living history and gain personal insights into the events being studied.
Customizable Itineraries: Understanding that each school group has unique educational objectives, we tailor our tours to meet your specific curriculum needs. Whether focusing on the Holocaust, Jewish history, or WWII more broadly, we adapt our itineraries to support your learning goals.
Educational Materials: To supplement the learning experience, we provide educational materials that are designed to prepare students for their visit, enrich their on-site learning, and facilitate reflection and discussion afterward. These resources help to contextualize the historical sites and ensure that the learning objectives are met.
Reflection and Discussion: We allocate time for students to reflect on their experiences and discuss what they have learned. This could be through guided discussions, journaling, or debrief sessions, which help to consolidate their understanding and encourage them to consider the implications of history on the present and future.
Inclusive Learning Environment: We strive to make our tours accessible and engaging for all students, including those with disabilities or special educational needs (SEN). By addressing these needs from the planning stages, we ensure that every student can fully participate in and benefit from the educational experience.
Supporting the Curriculum: Our tours are designed not just as standalone experiences but as integral parts of the educational curriculum. By connecting the experiences back to the classroom learning, we help to deepen students' overall understanding of history and its relevance today.
Through these approaches, we aim to provide students with a memorable and impactful learning experience that not only educates them about the historical events but also fosters a deeper understanding of their significance and the importance of remembering the past.
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At Battlefield and History Tours, we bring World War II history to life for students through immersive, expert-led tours of significant sites like Auschwitz-Birkenau, Krakow's Jewish Quarter, and the Schindler Factory. Our hands-on experiences and interactive workshops deepen understanding beyond the classroom.
We specialize in creating educational journeys that allow students to walk in the footsteps of history. Our tours are led by knowledgeable guides who provide in-depth narratives about the events of World War II and the Holocaust. Students visit key historical locations, engage in interactive sessions, and have the unique opportunity to meet Holocaust survivors at the Galicia Jewish Museum.
Through activities such as guided tours of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, students gain a profound understanding of the atrocities of the Holocaust. Visits to the Schindler Factory and the Jewish Quarter in Krakow offer insights into the lives affected during the war. We also offer optional workshops and discussions that encourage reflection and critical thinking about the impact of World War II.
Our itineraries are customizable to align with your curriculum objectives, ensuring that each trip enhances classroom learning. By providing tangible connections to historical events, we help students develop a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the war and its lasting significance.
We are committed to delivering a meaningful educational experience that is both informative and impactful, fostering a greater understanding of World War II history among students.
What size groups do we cater for?
Group usually start at a minimum of 10 with no maximum group size. For primary & middle schools we work on a 1:10 free place for a teacher.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Battlefield & History Tours will always try to assist to ensure inclusivity on any of our group trips. This is best achieved by discussing any special requirements from the initial inquiry. Sadly not all destinations are currently accessible but we will always advise on suitable alternatives or work arounds.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Battlefield & History Tours is proud of its history in providing successful and rewarding tours to many groups with SEN needs. The needs of the individual are always taken into consideration
Anything else?
Each itinerary is meticulously crafted to meet your specific needs.
Who are Battlefield and History Tours?
Battlefield and History Tours is a highly specialized division operating both independently and as an integral part of Rondo Travel. The current Director overseeing this division boasts over 15 years of dedicated expertise in the field. Our tours are exclusively centered on historical themes, with many of them accompanied by knowledgeable guides who travel with the group.
We have the capacity to tailor our offerings to any destination of your choice, and our team of specialists can assist with extensive research, if needed. Our tours encompass a wide range of historical topics, including but not limited to Holocaust survivor talks, Last Post Ceremonies, visits to concentration camps, and opportunities for dressing up and re-enactments.
One of our prime tour destinations is Krakow, the historical capital of Poland situated in the southern region. Remarkably, Krakow managed to evade widespread destruction during World War II, making it an ideal locale for in-depth exploration of WWII and the Holocaust. Krakow's history is intertwined with a thriving Jewish community that was tragically decimated during the Holocaust. Today, remnants of this history can be experienced through visits to the Jewish Quarter, synagogues, the Jewish Cemetery, and the Jewish Museum. Furthermore, our tours offer the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks such as Wawel Castle, Cloth Hall, the Barbican, and the Medieval City Walls. Additionally, we facilitate visits to Auschwitz Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, both located in close proximity to Krakow. For those interested, a day trip to Warsaw is also an option, accessible by train or coach.
While we recommend visiting destinations such as Kraków, Warsaw, and Gdańsk in Poland, we are fully equipped to craft customized tours to any location within Poland to meet your specific preferences and requirements.
Poland holds a pivotal place on the itinerary for students and enthusiasts of Second World War history, the Holocaust, and history in general.
Auschwitz and Birkenau, concentration and extermination camps established and operated by Nazi Germany during World War II, are profoundly impactful sites that leave an indelible mark on visitors. Our tours encompass both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, with English-speaking guides accompanying your group.
Auschwitz I was initially constructed to detain Polish political prisoners, who began arriving in May 1940. The first instances of prisoner extermination occurred in September 1941.
Auschwitz II–Birkenau played a pivotal role in the mass extermination of Jews during the Holocaust. Transport trains delivered countless Jews to the gas chambers, where they met their tragic fate en masse.
For those who have previously visited the House of the Wannsee Conference in Berlin, touring Auschwitz will underscore the enormity of the decisions made in that picturesque setting.
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