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A single day can change how you see your family forever. Let us take you home.
If you have just one day in Kraków, this ultra-premium, bespoke ancestry tour is the ultimate way to connect with your Polish roots.
We take you to the exact village where your ancestors lived.
With over 15 years of experience and 6,000+ satisfied clients, GenealogyTour.com is the trusted partner and one of the leading heritage tour operators in Poland.
Why this 1-Day Experience is unparalleled:
1. Personal "Time Machine": Your guide is a professional genealogist, fluent translator, and private driver.
2. Break Barriers: Bring history to life, facilitating authentic conversations with local residents and with your relatives.
3. Family Reunion: We often locate living relatives, providing simultaneous interpretation during tearful reunions over a Polish meal.
4. Concierge-Level Comfort: Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle tailored for all generations.
Book today, and let’s find your family.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
VIP Door-to-Door Service: We offer premium pickup and drop-off from any hotel, apartment/Airbnb, or the Kraków-Balice Airport. Since this is a fully private and tailor-made tour, the exact pickup time is flexible. We will contact you shortly after booking to confirm the best departure time for your group. Your dedicated genealogist-driver will meet you in the lobby or arrivals hall holding a sign with your name.
Itinerary
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Stop 1: Morning Briefing & Departure from Kraków Your dedicated genealogist-driver picks you up directly from your Kraków accommodation in a luxury vehicle. During the scenic drive to your ancestral region (e.g., Galicia, Subcarpathia, or Lesser Poland), your guide will review your family history, share old maps, and explain the historical context of your ancestors' lives. Duration: Drive time varies based on your ancestral village location.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 2: Walking the Ancestral Land (Your Family Village) We arrive at the exact village your family emigrated from. This is a profound moment. We walk the rural paths, locate the area where your great-grandparents' farm or house once stood, and breathe in the atmosphere of the land they once called home. You may walk through the village your family once called home. Duration: Approximately 2 hours (flexible)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 3: The Historical Parish & Cemetery We visit the historical church where your ancestors experienced their most profound life events—the exact walls where your great-grandparents were baptized and your grandparents were married. Standing in the very place your family history unfolded is a deeply moving experience. Afterward, we walk through the village cemetery, respectfully searching the headstones to locate the resting places of your ancestors. It is a truly grounding connection to your past. Duration: Approximately 2 hours (flexible)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 4: The Local Encounter & Potential Reunion Using our on-the-ground research skills, we speak with the oldest residents of the village or local historians. Our goal is to uncover forgotten stories, old photographs, or even locate living relatives. If we find your distant cousins, we facilitate and translate the reunion, allowing you to connect with your bloodline over a cup of tea or a shared meal. Duration: Approximately 2 hours (flexible)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 5: Traditional Lunch & Return to Kraków We conclude the emotional discoveries with a hearty meal at a traditional regional restaurant, tasting the exact foods your ancestors used to eat. Afterward, you can relax in our comfortable vehicle as we drive you safely back to your hotel in Kraków. Duration: Approximately 2 Hours (including return drive)
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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