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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4.9
based on 1,709 reviews
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Travelers praise the guides for their passionate storytelling, deep knowledge of Krakow and Polish history, and engaging, friendly demeanor that enriches the cultural experience. The tour pacing is consistently noted as well balanced and steady, allowing for a relaxed walking experience without feeling rushed. Overall, the combination of informative guides and manageable timing contributes to an enjoyable and efficient exploration of the city.
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Great overall experience with the city of Krakow. Good way of starting a trip . Highlights of the main areas.
Great tour, really enjoyed the whole experience.The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable about the history of Poland, would definitely recommend this tour.
Damien was very well informed
and spoke English perfectly. He waa engaging and friendly with a sense of humour.
Excellent tour guide!! We have taken over 15 Viatour tours and “Big Tom” was one of the best guides we have ever had. He studied history in college so he had a wonderful insight on the historical significance of the places he showed us. Humorous, excellent English overall a nice guy to spend a couple of hours with. Exquisite timing for animated clock at Collegium Maius.
Easy to find tour operator. Viator keep in contact with me as to when and where to meet. Reminded me of my tour coming up.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable but alot we couldn't hear. I would suggest headsets and I'm not old. The stops were nice especially the one at the coffee shop because it was so cold. The Hot chocolate there was phenomenal. Tour guide gave us additional recommendations for food, which we did and had some great local boiled Perogi.
This walking tour was extremely interesting. Our guide, Damien, proved to be both informative and entertaining. He added great color to the history of Krakow. I would highly recommend doing this tour.
Great tour. However I was expecting a tour of the actual castle to be included but the tour takes you to the grounds. Great information about the history of Poland. Kept a good pace too. Definitely recommend just be aware that it doesn't include the castle.
Our guide was amazing. He was informative and entertaining at the same time. He was engaging and showed us parts of the city we would never have thought of looking at before
This was very interesting and informative. Plus our guide was really enthusiastic! Can’t recall name but he was the skinny, long-haired dude with sandals and a goatee.
Natalia our guide was brilliant. Very informative and kept everyone's attention. Well worth booking.
excellent guide. he was very knowledgeable of all krakow history and culture. this tour is a must if you want a great overview but also details
Nice intro to Krakow on my first day in the city. Entry to Wawel castle not included. Must purchase separately
Vero was a great tour guide. I felt like I had a good understanding of Old Town after the tour despite only getting 2.5 hours worth of the towns history! She had great local recommendations within old town for dinner, one of which I ate at last night. Great atmosphere and food!
Annia was a perfect example of what a tour guide should be , she engaged with all of the guests and was delighted to share her experience of this beautiful city Krakow
We had to leave 30 minutes before our tour ended because of travel reasons, which wasn’t her fault
We where sorry about this as we had everything and more from this tour highly recommend
Our guide Michal was very knowledgeable and took us to some interesting places. Unfortunately one of the other guests brought a dog to the tour. Michal didn’t check if we were all comfortable around dogs or if anyone had any allergies. The dog was on an extendable lead and at every stop the owner let it sniff around the other guests so we had to keep moving away from it as it made us feel uncomfortable. If we had known that dogs were allowed, we wouldn’t have booked on this tour.
make sure you know the exact meeting place and time we almost were late we wete in wrong spot pawel the tour guide very well informed very friendly easy to speak with made us laugh totallty enjoyed our guided tour
A very informative and interesting tour. The tour guide was fulll of amazing g knowledge. Very enjoyable
A superbly informative tour with an exceptionally knowledgable guide. Excellent value for money and really interesting.
Great guide,Tom very well spoken English,excellent insight into the history of Old Town Krakow,all at a steady pace,but quite a few steps up to the castle at the end of the tour
Excellent, beautiful and we had a great speaker. Maybe next year I could do another walking tour with the same company.
We absolutely loved this walking tour, and a huge part of that was our wonderful guide, Ania. From the very beginning, Ania was warm, welcoming, incredibly knowledgeable, and had a fantastic sense of humour. She struck the perfect balance between sharing fascinating history and keeping the tour light-hearted and engaging. Before we knew it, the two hours had flown by!
Ania brought Kraków to life. Her passion for the city’s history was infectious, especially when talking about the Jagiellonian University and the important role education has played in shaping Kraków over the centuries. It was clear how much she loves her city, and that enthusiasm made every stop even more interesting. One of the most memorable parts of the tour was hearing Ania’s own family’s experiences during the Second World War. That personal perspective added so much depth and meaning to the history and made it feel incredibly real. It was a privilege to hear those stories from someone whose own family had lived through such an important period. The walk itself was relaxed and enjoyable. Although we covered plenty of ground, it never felt strenuous, and there were lots of opportunities to stop, take in the beautiful surroundings, and ask questions. We especially enjoyed visiting the café within the university, something we would never have discovered on our own. Ania also shared brilliant recommendations for places to visit, things to do, and hidden gems around the city, making this much more than just a history tour. We learned about the castle, the Main Market Square, the fascinating Underground Museum, and so many little details about Kraków that we would otherwise have missed. If you’re visiting Kraków, I would recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your stay. It gives you a wonderful introduction to the city, helps you understand its rich history, and leaves you with plenty of ideas for the rest of your visit. A huge thank you to Ania for making the experience so enjoyable. Her knowledge, warmth, humour, and passion made this one of the highlights of our trip. We would recommend this tour without hesitation. Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Many thanks Paula! We truly appreciate that you took the time to write such a long and lovely review. Obviously we are proudly forwarding this to Ania right away. Thanks again and do join us anytime you have an opportunity. Kind regards from Walkative! team
I wanted to do a walking tour to get oriented and this tour did exactly that plus more. Jacob was an excellent guide as he led us through the old town area while introducing us to Poland's history and then delving further into Krakow's history. He also pointed out places of interest for further exploration.
Excellent tour! I learned so much about the city and country. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Great overall walking tour. Our guide, Ania, was very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour, our guide “Big Tom” is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this to start off a trip in beautiful Krakow.
This tour is a great introduction to Kraków’s place in Polish history. I recommend it as a beginning to your visit. Our guide Max was very knowledgeable and personable. The walking is not too hard because of the stops.
The leader will impart a huge amount of information on the history of Krakow and Poland, showing his group many interesting buildings.
Great tour guide Matthew was very friendly and informative!
Time ran over a little but this is because Matthew was taking his time in making sure we all were all enjoying the tour. Would highly recommend.
Our guide was great. Super informative, knowledgeable, and funny. Showed us some great sites while providing the history as well.
Jacob was outstanding. It was our favorite thing we did in Krakow and wish we had time for another tour with him. Just the right mixture of history, current perspective, and humor. Great tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much! Passed the compliments to Jacob, our wonderful history specialist and storyteller. Do visit us again! Regards, Walkative! team
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