Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Krakow, Poland
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Dating back to the Middle Ages, Krakow’s Old Town is one the most historic, charming, and best preserved in all of Europe. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has been home to legendary figures like Copernicus and John Paul II. This sightseeing tour gives an overview of the Old Town’s past, filled with glory and tremendous tragedy, and will help you see an enduring space with new eyes.
- Professional guide with expert knowledge of Polish history
- Walk the same streets as Copernicus as you explore the Old Town on foot
- See the Bishop's Palace, St Florian's Gate, the Royal Castle, and more
- Choose from several departure times to fit your schedule
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Small Group
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kraków BarbicanBasztowa, 30-547 Kraków, Poland
Look for the guide with yellow Walkative! sign between the medieval Barbican and St. Florian's Gate.
End point
- Wawel Royal Castle-State Art CollectionWawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland
Itinerary
1
Barbican, Museum of Krakow
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
St. Florian's Gate
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bishop's Palace
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Planty Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Wawel Royal Castle
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A maximum of 35 people per tour
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If the tour takes place outside and the weather conditions may pose a threat to the life and/or health of the participants, the Guide has the right to shorten or end the tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 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
4.9
based on 1,583 reviews
Roya_S, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour with lots of history
Very knowledgeable guide. Love the old town. Wonderful tour with lots of information
Joseph_C, Apr 2026
She was very knowledgeable organized and polite. She had really studied the subject well and answered all questions
Janet_C, Apr 2026
Very informative and entertaining guide well worth going on this trip. A walk through the historic old town finishing at the castle
Jason_G, Apr 2026
Great experience, Tomasz was so knowledgeable, clear, and friendly, will definitely use these tours again
Gillian_S, Apr 2026
Really knowledgeable guide, choice of venues to visit was interesting, and the pace was good. The university courtyard was unique.
ANDRIY_L, Apr 2026
Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable. It was a manageable group and it was at the perfect speed. booked another tour with you again for tomorrow.
Lucy_S, Apr 2026
Damian was a treasure. We had a great time on this well designed tour and learned so many things. Perfect start to a trip in Krakow.
Beth_S, Apr 2026
Jacek did a great job seeing the highlights of Old Town. He was very informative and shared great stories along the. We did this tour the first day we were in the city, so it was a great way to get the lay of the land.
Melina_S, Apr 2026
Our guide Jacek was very knowledgeable and kept the walking tour at a steady and manageable pace for the whole group. Fascinating legends, history and practical tips made the 2+ hours fly by.
Would highly recommend.
KokChing_S, Apr 2026
Knowledgeable and passionate guide. Will be even better if she could find some spots where we could sit and rest to learn from her instead of standing and walking all the way for the walking tour.
karen_f, Apr 2026
Joanna’s knowledge was amazing and it was great to hear the history of Krakow. Unfortunately the group was too big. It was advertised as a small group but when we got there there was get your guide customers with Viator customers which made the group around 30 people. Difficult to hear when there’s so many people. Overall though very informative.
Jessica_G, Apr 2026
This was a wonderful tour! Our guide, Big Tom, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We really got a sense of the history surrounding Old Town Krakow.
DawnSmith, Mar 2026
Enjoyable walk through Krakow, a good way to acquaint yourself with the city on the first day.
Our guide Ania was chatty friendly and well
Informed
Paul_O, Mar 2026
A very interesting tour.
The guide was very informative.
Small group and no rush.
Highly recommended.
Arina_Y, Mar 2026
Great tour of the old town. Our guide Joana (Nika) was very informative and friendly. The pace was perfect, and we really enjoyed the tour.
Zosia_P, Mar 2026
The guide was very charismatic and passionate about the subject! He made this tour very fun even as a solo traveler amongst a big group.
David_L, Mar 2026
A group of 5 of us attended this trip, really informative about the history and progression of this wonderful city
Melissa_M, Mar 2026
Tour was so interesting and informational. Chris was engaging, knowledgeable, and funny. Would highly recommend.
Steve_M, Mar 2026
Wonderful historical insights. Thomasz did an amazing job. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend for anyone but was especially helpful as an introduction to Krakow
kldpsa, Mar 2026
Wonderfully informative overview tour. Best done as soon as you arrive to help determine where you might want to explore in more depth. Charming guide!
James_D, Mar 2026
A very good walking tour around Krakow Old Town and Wavel Castle and Cathedral.
Took us to some places that only a local would know about.
Michael_M, Mar 2026
We had a really fantastic time on this walking tour. First, the easy part: Krakow is a beautiful city, and the weather on the day of our tour was phenomenal. However, that's not what made the tour so great. Where it really shined was in the way that our guide, Jakob, was knowledgeable, personable, and entertaining. He did a terrific job taking us through the Old Town and Wawel Castle while imparting on us the history of the area, the history of Poland, and, most importantly, the character of Poland.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, particularly if they could be sure to have Jakob as a guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Michael for your review! We are truly happy to hear that you appreciated our guide's work. Your review points out perfectly why it's worth to explore the city with a guide - especially such a gem as our Jakob. Regards from Walkative team, hoping to see you on our tours again in the future!
Theresa_T, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour of Old Town. Filled with history & humor. Learned so much! Showcased this beautiful city! It is a must for any visitor to Krakow!!
Could not ask for a better experience!!
Julia_L, Mar 2026
It was an interesting walk, the guide gave us lots of info. I enjoyed the stops we made. Thanks alot
Joanna_W, Feb 2026
Excellent walking tour. Very knowledgeable, good pace, a shame it was raining a little bit when we were there. Saw all the main sights and found out plenty about Polish history
Ebethslp, Feb 2026
Matthew is a great guide, he offers personal insights and makes the history interesting. A great pace . Highly recommended
Michelle_C, Feb 2026
Matthew is a very informative guide, a very nice guy with great local knowledge, a good sense of humour and great English
Jane_M, Feb 2026
Really informative and well paced tour. Michael was a wonderful guide. He was so welcoming and passionate about his subject. Thoroughly recommend.
Michelle_B, Feb 2026
Great tour. Tour guide has great knowledge of Krakow. She is very witty too. I would recommend this tour for anyone who only has a couple of days in Krakow
Elizabeth_S, Feb 2026
A good introduction to krakow old town which includes a lot of the sights and history. The guide was informative and interesting.
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