Title: Things to Do in Piekary in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Piekary](https://expedia.com/Piekary-Hotels.d6151642.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Piekary](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Piekary.d6151642.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Piekary](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Piekary.d6151642.Car-Rental-Guide)[Piekary Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Piekary.d6151642.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Piekary ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Piekary Types of activities [Piekary Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Piekary.dx6151642) --- --- ## Piekary must see attractions ### 1\. Main Market Square Search for clothes and jewelry in a 700-year-old shopping center, tour ancient churches and climb to the top of a Gothic tower at Kraków’s Main Market Square. This 13th-century plaza is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. It is surrounded by traditional Flemish houses and is home to some of the city's most important historical buildings. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Main-Market-Square-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066483.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main Market Square showing outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066483/bbc29ecb-bcdd-4fca-afc3-b58f67630c6b.jpg) ### 2\. Wieliczka Salt Mine Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine and stand beneath the glittering chandeliers in the Chapel of St. Kinga. You might imagine you are in one of Europe’s great cathedrals. The fact that you are underground and almost all the reliefs, statues and chandeliers are made from salt makes the spectacle even more impressive. Explore the saline labyrinth further to discover an underground lake, numerous carvings and a museum tracking the 700-year history of the mine. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Wieliczka-Salt-Mine-Krakow.d6066531.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage architecture and interior views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066531/8fd60317-aa1e-48bd-a13a-264b27c96208.jpg) ### 3\. Wawel Castle Explore the former bedchambers and staterooms in Wawel Castle. See Flemish tapestries and paintings by Rubens. Head to the Treasury to view collections of armor and royal jewelry and explore the castle’s past in an exhibit dedicated to archaeological finds in and around the grounds. Visit a cave where legend says a dragon once lived or relax with a stroll around the Royal Garden. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Wawel-Castle-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066493.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066493/c2e0f3d5-bc00-4446-943d-bdabfc8d1365.jpg) ### 4\. Oskar Schindler Factory Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a moving museum in central Krakow that is dedicated to communicating the plight of Jewish families during the Holocaust. Listen to radio excerpts announcing Nazi propaganda and imagine how it must have felt to be one of the Jewish workers in Oskar Schindler’s Factory in wartime Krakow. Read extracts from letters and diaries. Photographs and reconstructed scenes of daily life help to paint a vivid picture of what life would have been like for many families in Poland. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Oskar-Schindler-Factory-Podgorze.d6143256.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oskar Schindler Factory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143256/2905693b-94bf-4f35-a7c4-e05c2afeecf8.jpg) ### 5\. St. Mary's Basilica St. Mary’s Basilica is known for its altarpiece depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Let the trumpet that calls every hour from the top of St. Mary’s Basilica lure you across Krakow’s main market square to the doors of the basilica. Many legends surround this building. Study the intricately carved scenes on the wooden altarpiece before climbing the tower for one of the best views of the city. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/St-Marys-Basilica-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066485.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Mary\'s Basilica featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066485/9fdcf697-53ba-4fcf-99a8-a6d9a02f7121.jpg) ### 6\. ICE Krakow Congress Centre ICE Kraków Congress Centre is a multipurpose complex for business, cultural and entertainment events. With 395,250 square feet (36,720 square meters) of space, the convention center can host a range of activities for large audience numbers. The name ICE is an acronym of International Conferences and Entertainment. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6151642) ## Recommended things to do in Piekary | Number of things to do | 756 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Krakow: Train ticket to visit Oswiecim and back](/things-to-do/krakow-train-ticket-to-visit-oswiecim-and-back.a48362134.activity-details): $2 | | Top 5 things to do | [Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van](/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-guided-tour-with-ticket-hotel-pickup.a1132995.activity-details)[Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up](/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-live-guided-tour-with-transportation.a1136431.activity-details)[Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour](/things-to-do/auschwitz-birkenau-concentration-camp-memorial-tour.a192306.activity-details)[Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket](/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-guided-tour-with-transfer-and-ticket.a989294.activity-details)[Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up option](/things-to-do/from-krakow-wieliczka-salt-mine-guided-tour-with-pick-up.a1136432.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/krakow-muzeum-banksy-entry-ticket.a47660223.activity-details)[From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup](/things-to-do/from-krakow-zakopane-tour-with-cable-car-tasting-pickup.a49989085.activity-details)[Krakow: Wawel Hill Audioguide Tour](/things-to-do/krakow-wawel-hill-audioguide-tour.a4851370.activity-details)[Krakow: Extended City Sightseeing Tour - Eco Buggy Golf Cart](/things-to-do/krakow-extended-city-sightseeing-tour-eco-buggy-golf-cart.a51761499.activity-details)[Museum of illusions Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a1043769.activity-details) | | With kids | [Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up](/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-live-guided-tour-with-transportation.a1136431.activity-details)[Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour](/things-to-do/auschwitz-birkenau-concentration-camp-memorial-tour.a192306.activity-details)[Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket](/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-guided-tour-with-transfer-and-ticket.a989294.activity-details)[Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up option](/things-to-do/from-krakow-wieliczka-salt-mine-guided-tour-with-pick-up.a1136432.activity-details)[Krakow: Schindler's Museum with Guided Tour Options](/things-to-do/oskar-schindler-museum-guided-tour.a344014.activity-details) | ## What to do in Piekary --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Piekary? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Piekary ![Main Market Square which includes outdoor art and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066483/409737f4-6329-44cf-a987-62b2ba93a328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Main Market Square Spend some time in a large medieval square that is filled with restaurants, cafés and magnificent buildings that are hundreds of years old. [](https://expedia.com/Main-Market-Square-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066483.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066531/8f5d46e8-ff15-482c-8e98-4907440a76be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wieliczka Salt Mine Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine. [](https://expedia.com/Wieliczka-Salt-Mine-Krakow.d6066531.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066493/c2e0f3d5-bc00-4446-943d-bdabfc8d1365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wawel Castle See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle. [](https://expedia.com/Wawel-Castle-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066493.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oskar Schindler Factory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143256/2905693b-94bf-4f35-a7c4-e05c2afeecf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oskar Schindler Factory Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List. [](https://expedia.com/Oskar-Schindler-Factory-Podgorze.d6143256.Vacation-Attraction) ![General view of Wawel Castle in sunny day. Residency located in central Kraków, Poland. For centuries residence of kings and the symbol of Polish statehood.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156358/8b38efaa-a496-443f-8cb1-0ea13025117a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Road You can find out about the history of Kraków with a visit to Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Road-Krakow-City-Centre.d6156358.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Mary\'s Basilica featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066485/9fdcf697-53ba-4fcf-99a8-a6d9a02f7121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's Basilica Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior. [](https://expedia.com/St-Marys-Basilica-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066485.Vacation-Attraction) ![Krakow showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561074014/e84c1b07-5b43-47c7-8261-fcd92fad1b6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ICE Krakow Congress Centre This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs. [](https://expedia.com/ICE-Krakow-Congress-Centre-Debniki.d553248621561074014.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset over the city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621566122763/d0f95808-03a0-438e-8d7e-ea601f8a0583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauron Arena Kraków Catch an event at Tauron Arena Kraków during your trip to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Tauron-Arena-Krakow-Czyzyny.d553248621566122763.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cloth Hall featuring markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066487/b947da72-11e7-4271-b422-f9684325c29f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cloth Hall The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces. [](https://expedia.com/Cloth-Hall-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066487.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Piekary ![Wawel Castle showing a castle, heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035306/b8d8201a-b409-4a5c-ad8b-be13267417eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kraków ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Piekary worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Piekary? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Piekary? ### Is three days enough to stay in Piekary? ### What are some activities to do in Piekary with kids? > - [Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-live-guided-tour-with-transportation.a1136431.activity-details) > - [Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auschwitz-birkenau-concentration-camp-memorial-tour.a192306.activity-details) > - [Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-guided-tour-with-transfer-and-ticket.a989294.activity-details) > - [Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up option](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-krakow-wieliczka-salt-mine-guided-tour-with-pick-up.a1136432.activity-details) > - [Krakow: Schindler's Museum with Guided Tour Options](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/oskar-schindler-museum-guided-tour.a344014.activity-details) ### What to do in Piekary for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Piekary?