1 Hour Traditional Gondola Sightseeing Vistula River Cruise
Description
Ready for an adventure? Our crew is waiting to take you on a cruise on the Vistula River. The royal city of Krakow is full of interesting and entertaining places. Sail and see picturesque landscapes: Wawel Castel, historic district and bridges. Cruise is also perfect to relax and take some carefree rest among the sound of waves. Board your boat at Kazimierz - old town district of Krakow. Your tour will end in the same place. Listen to the live audio commentary as you sit back and relax. The audioguide is created by experienced and qualified Krakow guides. Benefit from the comfort of traditional wooden 12 person gondola. The gondola-riverboat is made entirely of wood by traditional Polish folk boatbuilders. Constructed according to historical patterns of spruce or oak wood, using modern technologies of wood preservation and connections, it is completely safe. An unusual atmosphere and a timeless experience guaranteed!
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Itinerary
A bridge in Kraków on the Vistula River connecting Kazimierz (Krakowska Street) with Podgórze. It is the oldest complete road bridge in Kraków over the Vistula River, which still stands today.
Church "On the Rock" St. Michael and St. Stanislaus the Bishop and Martyr is one of the oldest sacred monuments in Krakow. It is worth seeing the Three Millennium Altar in church’sgarden.
The Grunwaldzki Bridge connects the Old Town with Podgórze. There are water tram stops on both banks of the river by the bridge.
The Wawel Hill with the Royal Castle is the former seat of the Polish kings. It is located in a bend of the Vistula River in the heart of Krakow. One of the most characteristic places of Krak's stronghold.
The Dębnicki Bridge in its current form was built in 1951. It is 157 m long and 19 m wide. It is supported on two spans.
The Zwierzyniec district stretches between the Vistula and the Rudawa rivers. It is one of the greenest areas of Krakow.
Salwator - a part of Krakow including the area of the former Zwierzyniec village. Here you see the Kościuszko Mound
The Rudawa River, the left tributary of the Vistula River. It is one of the drinking water sources for the city of Krakow.
Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters - The current appearance of the building comes from the time of its great reconstruction, which took place in the 17th century during the times of Ksenia Dorota Kątska. The motto of the law is "One heart, one soul in God".
Dębniki is located in the place of the former village of Dębniki. Craftsmen, who made tannins for dressing leather and dyes for dyeing fabrics, lived among the oak forests.
Manggha Center of Japanese Art -modern building, its shape resembles a wave of the Vistula. In accordance with the idea of the founders, in the Museum in Krakow, "a house for the collection of Japanese art" was established.
Podgórze - the right-bank part of Kraków. It dates back to the city of Podgórze, founded at the end of the 18th century. The flint deposits that exist here were the reason for the settlement of people in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, and from the 7th century Slavic settlement also developed.
Father Bernatek's footbridge a pedestrian and bicycle footbridge over the Vistula River in Krakow, connecting Kazimierz with Podgórze, built on the site of the former Podgórze Bridge. The footbridge has become a bridge of lovers.
The Museum of Tadeusz Kantor is located in the former building of the Podgórze power plant. One of the most important tasks of "Cricoteka" is to promote the artist's work, both in the field of theater and visual arts.
Kazimierz-From the uprising in the fourteenth century to the early nineteenth century was an independent city, located south of Krakow. Today, it is a part of the Old Town, where Jewish and Christian cultures intertwine.
The place where we started the cruise.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruises operate rain or shine. Departures run as scheduled unless cancelled by the operator. Rain, forecasts or storm warnings are not grounds for a refund. If we cancel a cruise for safety reasons, you'll receive a full refund or a free new date.
Reviews(36)
It was really nice! We went early to relax with a glass of wine before the ride, but you can also bring drinks on board. The captain was friendly and it was a good experience.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed relaxing with a glass of wine before the cruise and appreciated the option to take drinks on board. It’s also wonderful to hear that our captain made you feel welcome. We hope to see you again for another relaxing cruise on the Vistula!
I showed up with my family at 2:15pm for the 2:30pm pickup at the meeting point, which we tripled checked on the TripAdvisor website and confirmation, and waited until 2:45pm with two seniors and a 3yr old in extreme heat. The boat NEVER SHOWED UP, when we called TripAdvisor customer service number listed on the confirmation, they said they couldnt reach the provider, which is apperntly called Viator. We waited a little longer but it was very hot so decided to leave beacuse there was nobody there to pick us up and no way to contact the company that meant to deliver this boat tour in Krakow. We requested the refund but the company Viator was very rude and uncooperative, they refused to give us a refund and kept our over $100! Scam or total incompetencem, avoid.
We are sorry to hear about your experience. However, we provided Viator/Tripadvisor with evidence confirming that the cruise operated as scheduled on the correct date and at 2:30 PM. Other passengers who purchased the same tour through Tripadvisor arrived at our designated meeting point and took part in the cruise at the same time. Our staff and vessel were present at the official departure point, and we always wait until the scheduled departure time for all booked passengers. Unfortunately, it appears that you may have been waiting at a different location. The service was fully delivered and the reserved places were available, which is why the refund request was declined. We strongly recommend carefully following the detailed meeting-point instructions provided with the booking, as there are several cruise operators and departure points along the Vistula River.
The trip was really nice and informative. The captain was friendly and in a good mood. We bought water at the meeting point and took it with us on the boat. It was a very hot day. We booked the tour in advance. Captain and trip - top and recommended.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cruise, the commentary and our friendly captain.
Very informative, tranquil and some lovely sights on the river. Bring drink for a hot day.
Thank you for your great review! We’re happy you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the views and the information provided during the cruise.
Easy way to start a trip for general orientation to Krakow. Information is via recording so not the best. We had a vaper on our trip which was incredibly annoying.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad the cruise gave you a good introduction to Krakow.
It was a very nice hour spent on the water. Viator sent us clear instructions about where to meet the gondola. There is cover on the boat in case of rain.
Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation! We’re glad you enjoyed your hour on the Vistula and found the meeting instructions clear. Our covered gondola also makes the cruise comfortable even when the weather changes. We hope to welcome you again!
60-minute mini cruise at sunset during which we got to know Krakow from a new perspective. The typical gondola (we were 8 on board) and the sunset lights made this experience really nice.
We’re delighted you enjoyed the sunset cruise and discovered Krakow from a new perspective. The traditional gondola and the evening light create a very special atmosphere, and we’re happy this made your experience so enjoyable.
This was a nice way to spend a hour in the sun. There was just the four of us on board and we were allowed to take drinks on board too. An excellent afternoon
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed a sunny and relaxing hour on the river and appreciated being able to bring drinks on board.
Very friendly staff and nice trip. The weather spoilt the first 30 minutes of our trip but that was not the hosts fault in any way. Lovely gentle ride with a different view of the city. Worth doing for a relaxing hour out of the city life.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re very happy you enjoyed the friendly service and the relaxing cruise, despite the weather at the beginning. Seeing Krakow from the Vistula offers a completely different perspective, and we’re glad you found it a peaceful break from the busy city.
We had such a great experience!! I would definitely recommend this experience. The boat, our guide and the views we awesome 😊
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and that you enjoyed the boat, the beautiful views, and the company of our guide. Your recommendation means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue creating memorable moments on the water.
