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Krakow Old Town Walking Tour: Local Tips & Must-See Places

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Krakow, Poland
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Perfect way to discover Krakow spots that locals love
  • A guide navigates so you don’t get lost
  • Small group size ensures great access to the guide
  • Hear stories about the city that you’d miss otherwise

What's Included

  • Storyteller guide
  • Fascinating stories, history, and legends of Kraków
  • Memorable experiences
  • Valuable recommendations on what to see in Kraków and where to eat
  • Tips - Pay what you want to reward your tour guide's effort - some people tip from 10€ to 50
  • Entry/Admission fees to attractions (e.g., Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, Czartoryski Museum)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Jan Matejko Square
    plac Jana Matejki, 30-962 Kraków, Poland

    The tour starts at Jan Matejko Square, next to the Grunwald Monument.

End point

  • Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection
    Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland

    The tour ends at Wawel Hill.

Itinerary

1

Stary Kleparz

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zywe Muzeum Obwarzanka (Pass By)

2

Muzeum Ksiazat Czartoryskich

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

St Mary's Basilica

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (Pass By)

4

Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rynek Underground (Pass By)

5

Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Ulica Kanonicza - Kanonicza Street

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Archdiocesan Museum (Pass By)

7

Wawel Hill

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wawel Cathedral (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 148 reviews
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.Must do tour! Superb!

Kevin_F, Apr 2026
Brilliant introduction to the city. Excellent guide Marta. Superb tour. Lots to see. Great ideas for future solo visits. Wouldn’t miss it if you ate new to the city.

Great orientation to Old Town Krakow!

Charles_B, Apr 2026
Marta was an informative and friendly guide who spoke English very well and pointed out highlights and what to see in Old Town. Great value and don’t be afraid to book due to low price! This was a great tour. Tip generously!

Krakow walking tour in English

Joanne_C, Apr 2026
The guide was extremely friendly enthusiastic and knowledgeable, very detailed and relaxed. Very cheap with donations optional at the end. I would definitely recommend

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Allison_W, Nov 2025
Great walking tour, Marta very knowledgeable, friendly and funny Gave us loads of tips for bars, restaurants and places to visit and loved how Marta sent a message after the tour with all the recommendations!

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