Poland's Christmas Markets Tour

Discover Poland’s Christmas markets on a private journey combining historic cities, local traditions and festive flavours. From Warsaw’s lively capital atmosphere and Gdańsk’s colourful streets to Wrocław’s fairytale setting and Kraków’s magnificent Main Market Square, each stop offers a different Christmas experience.

The itinerary includes a private 3-hour guided walking tour in each city, with evenings free to explore the Christmas markets at your own pace. Browse seasonal gifts, enjoy warming drinks and sample Polish specialities while taking in the festive surroundings.

Travel with your own private driver or take trains between the cities, with local transfers arranged as required. The route, duration, accommodation and sightseeing programme can all be tailored to your clients.

Exemplary program

Day 1 – Arrival in Warsaw

• Arrival in Warsaw and private transfer to the hotel.

• Free time to settle in and enjoy your first evening at the Christmas market.

• Overnight in Warsaw.

Warsaw offers a lively start to the journey. The Christmas market at Plac Defilad brings festive stalls, seasonal food and gift shopping to the heart of the capital, with the Palace of Culture and Science providing a distinctive backdrop. Combine your visit with an evening stroll through the city centre.

Day 2 – Warsaw

• Private 3-hour guided walking tour, including the Old Town, Castle Square, St. John’s Cathedral and a section of the Royal Route.

• Discover Warsaw’s history and hear about Polish Christmas customs.

• Afternoon at leisure for cafés, shopping or optional sightseeing.

• Evening free to enjoy the Christmas market.

• Overnight in Warsaw.

Day 3 – Warsaw – Gdańsk

• Travel to Gdańsk by private vehicle with a driver or by train.

• Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

• Free time to discover the historic centre and visit the Christmas market.

• Overnight in Gdańsk.

Gdańsk’s Christmas market combines a picturesque historic setting with imaginative decorations, handicrafts and a tempting choice of food. Its festive corners and colourful surroundings make it a particularly atmospheric place for an evening of browsing, tasting and Christmas shopping.

Day 4 – Gdańsk

• Private 3-hour guided walking tour of the historic centre, including the Golden Gate, Long Street, Long Market, Neptune’s Fountain and the Motława waterfront.

• Afternoon at leisure to explore amber shops, visit a museum or relax in a local café.

• Evening free to return to the Christmas market.

• Overnight in Gdańsk.

Day 5 – Gdańsk – Poznań

• Travel to Poznań by private vehicle with a driver or by train.

• Private 3-hour guided walking tour, including the Old Market Square, the Renaissance Town Hall exterior, the colourful merchants’ houses and the Baroque Parish Church.

• Hotel check-in.

• Evening free to explore the Christmas markets.

• Overnight in Poznań.

Poznań’s festive celebrations, known as Betlejem Poznańskie, spread Christmas cheer across several locations. The Old Market Square offers a historic backdrop, while Plac Wolności adds a lively city-centre atmosphere. Seasonal stalls, lights and sweet treats make Poznań an enjoyable stop for both Christmas shopping and sampling local flavours.

Day 6 – Poznań – Wrocław

• Travel to Wrocław by private vehicle with a driver or by train.

• Private 3-hour guided walking tour, including the Market Square, the Gothic Old Town Hall exterior, picturesque streets and a selection of the city’s famous dwarf statues.

• Hotel check-in.

• Evening free to enjoy the Christmas market.

• Overnight in Wrocław.

Wrocław’s Christmas market transforms the historic centre into a festive village of wooden chalets, colourful decorations and inviting food stalls. The Market Square and surrounding streets create a fairytale setting for browsing crafts, trying winter specialities and enjoying a mug of mulled wine.

Day 7 – Wrocław – Kraków

• Travel to Kraków by private vehicle with a driver or by train.

• Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

• Free afternoon to begin exploring the city.

• Evening free at the Christmas market on the Main Market Square.

• Overnight in Kraków.

Set beside the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica, Kraków’s Christmas market offers a memorable finale to the journey. Traditional crafts, Christmas decorations and regional products reflect the city’s trading heritage. Its grand historic setting and emphasis on Polish traditions make it especially appealing to visitors discovering Christmas in Poland.

Day 8 – Kraków

• Private 3-hour guided walking tour of the Old Town, including the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall, the university quarter and the Royal Route towards Wawel Hill, or the Kazimierz Jewish district

• Afternoon at leisure for further sightseeing, shopping or a relaxed café visit.

• Final evening free to enjoy the Christmas market.

• Overnight in Kraków.

Day 9 – Departure from Kraków

• Free time depending on the departure schedule.

• Private transfer to Kraków Airport, or continuation of a customised itinerary.

Choose your preferred way to travel

Private vehicle with a driver
Enjoy the convenience of travelling with your own private driver/chauffeur. Vehicles can be selected according to the number of passengers, luggage and preferred comfort level, from a Volkswagen Passat to a Mercedes-Benz GLE, Vito or V-Class, or equivalent. This option allows flexible departure times and additional stops agreed in advance.

Travel by train
Take trains between Warsaw, Gdańsk, Poznań, Wrocław and Kraków, with first- or second-class tickets and local station transfers arranged as required. Private local guides meet you for the walking tours in each city. Connections and sightseeing times are selected around the travel dates.

Extend your journey to Germany or Prague

The Polish itinerary can be combined with Christmas markets in neighbouring countries, particularly Germany and the Czech Republic.

Add Berlin for its choice of Christmas markets, including WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt, known for crafts, seasonal cuisine and an elegant architectural setting. Alternatively, include Prague, where the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square offer festive stalls, Christmas lights and a striking historic backdrop.

International extensions can be arranged by private vehicle or rail. The order of cities and arrival or departure airports can be adjusted to create a convenient route.

A programme tailored to your clients

This is a suggested private itinerary starting in Warsaw and ending in Kraków. We can shorten or extend the stay, change the route, add nights in selected cities and adapt the sightseeing to your clients’ interests. Hotel category, guide language, meals, tastings and additional experiences can also be arranged individually.

Every quotation is prepared individually according to the requirements of the overseas tour operator, travel agency or travel agent, taking into account travel dates, party size, accommodation, transport preferences and the agreed scope of services.