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Krakow Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Krakow, Poland
  • 2 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Put down your city map and tick off the best bits of Krakow’s magical Old Town by going on a private walking tour. Having a guide to take care of navigating means you can focus on all the beautiful sites you pass—such as St. Mary’s Basilica, Wawel Royal Castle, and the Cloth Hall—while listening to entertaining stories about the city’s history and traditions.
  • Comprehensive Old Town highlights tour with a private guide
  • A walking tour takes you to places that are inaccessible by car or bus
  • Hear insights about Krakow’s history as you walk between sites
  • Tick off key landmarks, such as St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Cloth Hall

What's Included

  • Old Town and Kazimierz Walking Tour. Visit St Mary’s Basilica, Wawel Cathedral & Tempel Synagogue
  • 5-Stars Guide with Official Krakow License speaking fluently in the chosen language
  • Sightseeing of Wawel Castle outer courtyard (in 3,4 and 6-hour options)
  • Regular tickets to all parts of the Wawel Cathedral (in 4 and 6-hour options)
  • Regular tickets to St Mary’s Basilica and Tempel Synagogue (in 6-hour option)
  • Pick up from the accommodation located in Krakow Old Town
  • Pickup from accommodation located outside Krakow Old Town

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Kraków Barbican
    Basztowa, 30-547 Kraków, Poland

    Meet your guide in front of the Barbakan Krakowski, Basztowa, 30-547 Krakow - from the Brama Floriańska (Old Town) side

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (Pass By)

1

St Mary's Basilica

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stare Miasto (Pass By)

Wawel Royal Castle (Pass By)

2

Wawel Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Planty Park (Pass By)

Bazylika Franciszkanow Sw. Franciszka Z Asyzu (Pass By)

4

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Barbican, Museum of Krakow

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

St. Florian's Gate

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ulica Florianska (Pass By)

Monument of the Wawel Dragon (Pass By)

Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower (Pass By)

Pomnik Grunwaldzki (Pass By)

Church of St. Adalbert (Pass By)

7

Slowacki Theatre

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Way (Droga Krolewska) (Pass By)

Little Market Square (Maly Rynek) (Pass By)

Szczepanski Square (Pass By)

8

Eros Bound

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Dominican Church

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Adam Mickiewicz Monument (Pomnik Adama Mickiewicza) (Pass By)

10

University Collegiate Church Of St. Anne In Krakow

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Father Bernatek Footbridge (Pass By)

11

Church of St. Bernard of Siena

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12

Statue of John Paul II

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13

Tempel Synagogue

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

14

St. Barbara's Church

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15

St. Florian's Church

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

16

Jagiellonian University Collegium Iuridicum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ulica Grodzka (Pass By)

17

Izaak Synagogue

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

18

Plac Wolnica

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Matejko Square (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
  • Entry to churches during masses and special events is restricted.
  • Due to the church rules, the guide will not enter St Mary’s Basilica with guests. The basilica has limited opening hours. The Veit Stoss altarpiece can be viewed between 11:50AM - 6:00PM
  • You have to climb 144 stairs to reach the top of the Sigismund Tower of Wawel Cathedral. The staircase is narrow and has a low ceiling, so it is not easily accessible.
  • The Tempel Synagogue is closed on Saturdays, Jewish holidays and during the prayer time.
  • Pickup service is available only in the area of Krakow Old Town, within 1,5 km from the designated meeting point. If your accommodation does not meet these criteria or you don’t provide your address when booking, the guide will meet you at the designated meeting point.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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