Top Krakow Underground Tours

Learn more about the history of Krakow with a visit to an archaeological site beneath the city—Rynek Underground Museum. Avoid the ticket lines by securing your admission in advance, and explore the museum with a guide to enhance your understanding of Krakow’s past. The museum includes artifacts that were discovered during excavations, recreations of old buildings, and impressive multimedia displays that portray everyday life in Krakow during medieval times.

Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is the city’s most atmospheric district and the best way to explore is on foot. This walking tour immerses you in the district's rich history and culture and checks off all the highlights including the Royal Route and the Wawel Castle complex; the medieval St. Mary’s Basilica and 17th-century St Peter and Paul’s Church, and the historic Cloth Hall.

The UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest salt mines, is among Poland’s most fascinating sights. With this tour, avoid the hassle of public transportation and set off directly from Krakow via minivan. Explore the labyrinth of corridors and chambers carved directly from the rock salt, featuring crystal chandeliers and artistic salt works. Enjoy the enchanting underground lakes and health benefits from the unique microclimate. Finish with a ride in the traditional miner's elevator and learn the significance of salt production in Polish history.

Uncover Kraków’s medieval past on a skip-the-line guided tour of the Rynek Underground Museum. Journey beneath the Main Square to explore historic streets, archaeological finds, and fascinating insights into everyday life centuries ago. Step beneath Kraków’s Main Square and uncover a hidden world shaped by centuries of history. With skip-the-line access to the Rynek Underground Museum, you’ll explore an immersive archaeological site where medieval Kraków comes vividly to life. Highlights: • Discover the medieval marketplace buried beneath the Main Square • Skip the ticket lines and begin your underground journey right away • Walk along preserved streets, market stalls, and historic artifacts • Learn how Kraków developed into one of Europe’s leading trade hubs • Headsets provided for groups of 15 or more participants After returning to the surface, the familiar landmarks of the Main Square—St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall—will feel entirely different.

Discover one of Kraków’s most intriguing hidden attractions—lying just beneath the Main Square. With skip-the-line access to the Rynek Underground Museum, step into an immersive archaeological space where layers of history reveal everyday life from centuries ago. Highlights: • Explore the remains of Kraków’s medieval marketplace beneath the Main Square • Avoid ticket queues with priority entrance • See preserved streets, market stalls, and authentic historical artifacts • Learn how Kraków developed into an important European trading center • Audio headsets available for groups of 15+ participants When you return above ground, familiar landmarks such as St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall will feel entirely redefined—you’ll have just walked through more than 700 years of history hidden below Kraków’s cobblestones.

With this Krakow adventure you can discover hidden courtyards, favorite local haunts, and lesser-known places that most tourists miss out on. Hear insights that you wouldn’t get in a guidebook as you explore the Old Town with a guide. Along the way, as well as hidden gems, you can also pass by top landmarks such as the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica.

Krakow's Market Square has been the center for public life for almost 800 years. This tour unlocks its history, lore, and secrets as we discover the interesting artifacts, people, and events that once filled its space. Then, we'll go underground to the level of Krakow's cobbled streets in the 12th and 13th centuries at the Rynek Underground. Through the objects, atmosphere, and architecture of the museum, we'll be transported to a day in the life of Krakow's medieval times.

Explore the amazing underground sculptures, caverns, and even a cathedral at the Wieliczka Salt Mines on an easy half-day tour from Krakow. Avoid the hassle of reading Polish bus timetables with hotel or central-Krakow transfers (if option selected). Learn all about the history of the centuries-old salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

Visit Wawel Castle and Cathedral with an expert-led tour, then continue underground for a skip-the-line guided experience at Krakow’s Rynek Museum beneath the Main Square. Highlights Guided tour of Wawel Castle and Cathedral with skip-the-line access Explore royal chambers, chapels, and stunning art collections Hear stories of monarchs, coronations, and national heroes Touch the Sigismund Bell and enjoy panoramic views of Krakow Explore Rynek Underground with relics, streets, and interactive exhibits With priority entry and the guidance of a licensed professional, you’ll enjoy an enlightening experience of Krakow’s most majestic site—a must for lovers of art, architecture, and history.

Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a professional guide. Visit St. Mary’s Basilica to admire the Veit Stoss altar, then descend to the Rynek Underground Museum to uncover the city’s hidden past. Highlights: • Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a licensed local guide • Admire the Gothic splendour of St. Mary’s Basilica and the Veit Stoss altar • See the historic Cloth Hall and hear stories of merchants and trade • Visit the courtyard of Collegium Maius, home to Copernicus’s alma mater • Discover Kraków’s medieval market buried beneath the Main Square Perfect for first-time visitors, this compact yet rich walking tour offers an unforgettable introduction to the heart of the city.

Discover Krakow’s medieval secrets beneath the Main Square with a private guide. Explore interactive exhibits, ancient streets, and real archaeological treasures just a few meters underground. Step beneath the Main Market Square and travel back to the Middle Ages. On this private guided tour, you’ll explore the fascinating Rynek Underground Museum — a place where history, archaeology, and technology meet. Walk among centuries-old relics and learn how medieval Krakow truly looked and felt. Highlights: • Explore Krakow’s Underground Museum with a private licensed guide • Walk the preserved medieval streets hidden beneath the Main Square • See authentic archaeological discoveries and historic artifacts • Learn how Krakow’s medieval trade and daily life looked centuries ago • Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible pace throughout your visit This private tour offers a more personal way to explore one of Krakow’s most fascinating museums.

The site of the moving events depicted in Spielberg’s Academy Award–winning Schindler’s List, Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in the Second World War. This small-group tour, with licensed guide, lets you make the absolute most of the engaging interactive exhibition and learn about life for ordinary citizens under Hitler’s rule. Meet your guide at the entrance: your tour includes your ticket.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history by visiting Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum in Krakow. After selecting your preferred package, such as a ticket-only package or a guided tour, head inside the former enamel factory where hundreds of Jewish employees were saved from deportation. Either follow a guide for insightful commentary, or independently explore the multimedia projections, artifacts. and photos at your own pace.

Delve into Krakow's medieval past on this self guided audio tour, with tales of ancient kings and fire-breathing dragons, on this tour of the historic old town and castle. You’ll hear how Krakow was transformed into a royal city – and Poland’s capital until 1596 – after starting out as a humble merchant town. Our walk starts in the city’s medieval market square and ends just outside Wawel Castle, the first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Krakow’s whole old town was the first city in Europe to be given UNESCO World Heritage status too.) Some of the highlights you can look forward to include: • The story of St. Mary's trumpeter • Krakow's legendary fire-breathing dragon • A walk around Wawel Castle and the Royal Palace which are open from 10am to 6pm • Stories about St. Mary's Basilica and the Wawel Cathedral • The Kraków Barbican, a medieval fortress • A short visit to the Bishop's Palace, the former home of Pope John II

Capture the bohemian spirit of Nowa Huta on a private tour in a vintage Fiat 126p—a communist-era car—from Krakow. Alongside your guide learn about the rich socialist heritage of the city before you embark on a tour of the area's Socialist Realist architecture, learning about the planned city of Nowa Huta from your private guide. There is also the option to extend the tour to visit a former steelworks administration, an intact 1950's underground bunker, and how people lived in a 50's-style apartment.

This tour takes you to the site of Oskar Schindler’s former enamel factory in Krakow, where the lives of over 1,000 members of the Jewish community were saved during World War II. Eliminate time wasted waiting in long ticket lines by securing skip-the-line entry in advance. Once inside the museum, explores its permanent collection about life in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II with a guide to provide commentary.

This is a fantastic way to get your bearings of Krakow, and see a lot in a short space of time. You’ll be picked up from a designated meeting place, so you won’t get lost, and you’ll travel with an English-speaking driver. The tour is better than driving around yourself, as you won’t have to worry about navigating or parking. Enjoy an audio guide, and see many highlights of the Old Town, the Jewish Quarters, and the Ghetto.

Explore Kraków’s past on a guided tour of the Rynek Underground Museum. Skip the ticket line, use headsets if over 15 guests, and discover medieval life through artifacts and multimedia. Highlights: • Expert guide brings the city’s past to life • Discover Kraków’s medieval history underground • See reconstructions, artifacts, and medieval burials • Experience interactive holograms and films • Headsets provided for groups of 15+ guests Discover a hidden Kraków beneath the cobblestones of the Main Market Square. Opened in 2010, the Rynek Underground Museum is one of Europe’s most remarkable archaeological parks, revealing the city’s medieval roots just a few meters below the surface.

Set off with a guide through the charming streets of the Old Town and enter one of the symbols of Krakow - St. Mary's Church. Look up and discover the beautiful vault and altar in front of you, carved by the great master Veit Stoss. Listen to urban legends while walking around the Main Square, which has been the city's central square for 800 years. How much has happened here in this time! Goods from all over the world were sold on the trading floors, enriching Krakow's merchants, the city authorities strictly monitored law and order, the executioner tortured suspects in the dungeons of the city hall, and kings paraded through the square to get to their castle. The most interesting traces of ancient events can still be found on the Market Square, and even more so under the Market Square! You will go 4 meters underground to the Underground Archaeological Museum to be at the same level as the cobblestone roads of Krakow from the 12th-13th centuries and discover Krakow anew.

Uncover the dark history of Nazi-occupied Poland on a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps, from Krakow. It's sure to be an emotional day, so you'll be glad of someone else taking care of logistics as you learn more about Poland’s WWII history and visit the Oskar Schindler Factory to discover the true story behind Steven Spielberg’s "Schindler’s List". Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

This tour introduces Kraków’s key landmarks, including Wawel Hill, the Old Town, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Rynek Underground Museum, with expert guidance and clear historical context. Highlights: • Skip-the-line guided visit to Wawel Castle and Cathedral • Climb the cathedral tower to touch the Sigismund Bell and enjoy panoramic city views • Walk through Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a licensed local guide • Admire St. Mary’s Basilica and the spectacular Gothic altar by Veit Stoss • Explore the Rynek Underground Museum and discover medieval Kraków beneath the Main Market Square Discover Kraków’s rich heritage on a comprehensive guided tour that brings together royal history, medieval streets, and hidden underground wonders. Visit Wawel Castle and Cathedral, stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, step inside St. Mary’s Basilica, and uncover the secrets of the Rynek Underground Museum beneath the Main Square.

Explore Wawel Castle and Cathedral with a knowledgeable guide, then head below the Main Square for a skip-the-line guided visit to Kraków’s Rynek Underground Museum. Discover Kraków’s royal heritage above ground and its medieval past below the Main Square on one expertly guided experience. Begin with a guided visit to Wawel Castle and Cathedral, then continue underground for a skip-the-line tour of the fascinating Rynek Underground Museum. Highlights: • Skip-the-line guided tour of Wawel Castle and Cathedral • Explore royal state rooms, historic chapels, and remarkable art collections • Learn about Polish kings, coronations, and national heroes • Touch the Sigismund Bell and enjoy panoramic views of Kraków • Descend beneath the Main Square to explore the Rynek • Underground Museum with preserved streets, artifacts, and interactive displays

A visit to Chochołowska Thermal Baths is the perfect way to pamper yourself for a day. Remove the stress out of figuring out public transport with round-trip transfers from Krakow included. An entrance ticket is included—you can stay for up to eight hours. Enjoy the healing thermal waters, plus jacuzzis, saunas, relaxation areas, and a restaurant. Add an optional visit to Zakopane town too, if you like.