Are you planning a school trip to Krakow or a combined Krakow + Auschwitz visit and want to organize it sensibly? This article explains what licensed guide Małgorzata Kasprowicz offers, the school programs available, the practical things to arrange before departure, and how to look after students' comfort and safety during the visit.
We focus on practical advice: age-appropriate programs, session lengths, approximate costs, places to eat and a short FAQ with questions teachers ask most often. This is a friendly, down-to-earth guide with clear, actionable tips.
The article is based on the guide's offer materials and commonly used recommendations for planning school trips to Krakow and Auschwitz—presented here to make organizing your visit easier.
Małgorzata Kasprowicz is a licensed Krakow guide, a local resident who leads tours for both individual visitors and school groups. Her programs include classic routes along the Royal Route, Wawel and Kazimierz, as well as themed programs and school-tailored excursions.
On the guide's site you can find information about her experience, client feedback and a list of proposed routes — a useful place to check whether her guiding style fits your class's needs.
Małgorzata highlights that working with young people is one of her specialties: tours are delivered with humor, conversation and tasks that engage students, which helps keep attention even with large school groups.
The 'Offer for schools' presents ready-made programs adapted to different educational levels — from primary schools to high schools. Proposals include shorter walks (2–3 hours) as well as full-day programs combined with museum visits or an Auschwitz excursion.
Pricing for school groups is transparent and includes rates for small groups (up to about 35 people) as well as larger trips, plus the option to rent audio headset sets that make working with big classes easier. This is a practical solution during busy seasons.
The guide has experience running educational outings, and programs can be modified to match the curriculum or teachers' special requests (for example: historical themes, architecture, Jewish culture, or literature trails).
A visit to the former German Nazi camp Auschwitz-Birkenau is an important and sensitive educational event. The guide offers options to combine Krakow sightseeing with a same-day trip to Oświęcim — these programs are designed with respect, proper preparation of students, and time for reflection.
A few practical tips when planning an Auschwitz visit: - Allow enough time for travel, a guided visit and a short break; - Talk with students in advance about the nature of the place and set rules of conduct (silence, restrictions on photography in certain areas, respect for the memorial); - Check the museum's requirements for reservations and group regulations, including possible age guidance and supervision rules.
If you plan an Auschwitz visit with your class, book well in advance and consider coordinating the city guide's program with a local museum guide in Oświęcim — this often ensures a fuller and more authoritative historical presentation.
Programs are adjusted individually: timings, meeting points and the balance between Krakow and Oświęcim activities are agreed at booking to fit your school's needs.
A licensed guide is not just someone with a lot of knowledge — they have completed state training and passed an exam, which confirms competence in history, art and safe group guiding. This gives school supervisors confidence in reliable content and in the ability to adapt the message to pupils' ages.
Additional benefits of hiring a licensed guide: - experience working with large groups and maintaining order; - knowledge of routes and walking times (which helps logistics); - access to verified anecdotes and teaching materials; - ability to tailor a program to the school curriculum.
Małgorzata also provides headset sets, which significantly improve listening comfort in crowded places and with large classes.
The guide's site shows clear rates for different options (shorter walks 2–4 hours, themed programs, prices for larger groups). Seasonal promotions or vouchers for programs may be available — these help when planning school budgets.
In practice: - Book as early as possible (especially in high-season months); - Make sure the guide knows the day's schedule and any constraints (museum opening times, lunch breaks, transport); - Ask about headset sets and their cost — this is often a small extra that considerably improves the quality of the session.
Reservations are best made via the guide's booking page or contact form; after agreeing details, ask for written confirmation (email) with the agreed program, meeting point and payment conditions.
- Attendance list and contact numbers: bring up-to-date contact details for all supervisors and students. - Documents and permissions: carry copies of parental consents, a list of students with addresses and information about allergies/medications. - Clothing and footwear: comfortable shoes — Krakow has many pedestrian streets and cobbles; for Auschwitz choose neutral, respectful clothing. - Meals and breaks: plan a lunch break; consider group-friendly places like canteens, restaurants with larger rooms or quick options at Plac Now in Kazimierz. - Conduct in memorial sites: remind students about silence and respectful behavior.
Additional tip: if you expect longer museum stays, split the class into smaller subgroups with assigned supervisors — this makes visiting and supervision easier.
For shorter Krakow walks (2–3 hours) consider preparing a field game or history quiz — engaging activities help children retain information. The guide happily includes interactive elements during tours.
If you plan a lunch break for a school group, consider: - Plac Now (Kazimierz) — many simple stalls and zapiekanki, popular with young people; - Restaurant Wierzynek (Main Market Square) — a more formal option that requires booking in advance; - Cafés and small restaurants around ul. Józefa in Kazimierz — good for quick meals. When choosing a place, notify the restaurant in advance about the group size.
Have a backup plan in your schedule — quick meals or packed lunches from local caterers can save time and reduce stress with larger groups. The listed places are examples of known Krakow venues; confirm availability and menu options for school groups when booking.
Does the guide have experience with school-age youth? - Yes — materials emphasize experience in conducting school trips and the ability to engage students.
How long does a trip to Auschwitz from Krakow take? - Combined programs are designed to depart and return within one day; exact schedules are arranged individually at booking. Early reservation is advised.
Does the guide provide headset sets? - Yes, headset sets for audio-guided group work are available for rent; details about costs and availability are provided when booking.
What if the weather disrupts plans? - Programs are flexible: routes can be rearranged, walks shortened or parts of the program moved indoors (museums, cellars). Good communication with the guide and a pre-agreed plan B help a lot.
1) Visit the guide's booking page and choose the 'Offer for schools' or 'Contact' section to find the reservation form and information about available dates.
2) When booking, provide: trip date, number of participants, students' ages, preferred program (e.g. Royal Route, Kazimierz, Krakow + Auschwitz), and information about allergies or special needs.
3) Confirm details (meeting time, meeting point, transport, breaks). Ask about headset availability and payment terms. After finalizing arrangements, get written confirmation by email.
