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 1,681 reviews
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Michael_S, Sep 2026
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
Karen_P, Aug 2026
A very informative and interesting tour. The tour guide was fulll of amazing g knowledge. Very enjoyable
Andrew_S, Aug 2026
A superbly informative tour with an exceptionally knowledgable guide. Excellent value for money and really interesting.
Ulve_T, Aug 2026
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
Robert_D, Aug 2026
Excellent, beautiful and we had a great speaker.
Maybe next year I could do another walking tour with the same company.
Paula_S, Jul 2026
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
Karen_B, Jul 2026
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.
Mark_S, Jul 2026
Excellent tour! I learned so much about the city and country. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Kenneth_E, Jul 2026
Great overall walking tour. Our guide, Ania, was very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend.
Alicia_S, Jul 2026
Excellent tour, our guide “Big Tom” is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this to start off a trip in beautiful Krakow.
Adrienne_A, Jul 2026
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.
Malcolm_C, Jul 2026
The leader will impart a huge amount of information on the history of Krakow and Poland, showing his group many interesting buildings.
Fiona_J, Jul 2026
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.
Brad_J, Jul 2026
Our guide was great. Super informative, knowledgeable, and funny. Showed us some great sites while providing the history as well.
Todd_N, Jul 2026
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
Mark_M, Jun 2026
Nice experience, our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and showed immense pride in what he was doing for us today. We really appreciated him sharing with us his knowledge.
liz_e, Jun 2026
Jack was terrific. What a lovely time, full of history and insights. Plus he is very funny, would happily have another tour!
Robert_M, Jun 2026
Our tour guide Ania was very good. Not only so informative on the history of the sites, but eager to discuss things on a one on one basis. I enjoyed our personal conversations. We covered a lot of ground in 2.5 hours. This gave us a great preview to the many wonders of Krakow.
nickcc123, Jun 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Krakow, Chris our guide was enthusiastic and passionate, we learned so much of the city history and the culture and have no hesitation in recommending this tour.
Stephen_H, Jun 2026
Very educational and informative with a great guide, I would highly recommend this tour with walking tours , they have great excursions. Ask for Anya
Monika_L, Jun 2026
Thomasz was very knowledgeable and very easy to understand. He was funny and entertaining. He was energetic!
Kelly_P, Jun 2026
Excellent tour with Chris who gave detailed information and the history of Krakow. Chris highlighted all the key historic features of Krakow, whilst also pointing out traditional Polish places to eat.
Eugene_A, Jun 2026
It wS great and hit all the spots in Krakow. Our guide Jack was well informed and friendly.,................
Moira_S, Jun 2026
Very good introduction to
The city with useful information to getting the most out of our stay here. Marta was informative and the small group was perfect
Eileen_H, Jun 2026
This was a huge group of probably 30 people. There were no microphones so as we were walking you didn’t get any information from the guide. While we were able to see some beautiful aspects of krakow the tour was set up poorly. Half of us paid while the other half were told they could make a donation as to what they thought the tour was worth at the end. How is that fair?
The guide was knowledgeable but was plain strange in her delivery. I heard other people mention she never moved her mouth which was true. It was like watching a ventriloquist without the puppet. Also she spent a long time at the starting point of the tour explaining the history of krakow. Twenty minutes in one place without moving seemed a bit long. There were other tours leaving after 5 or 10 minutes. One of my least favorite walking tours.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Eileen, we are sorry to learn that the tour did not meet your expectations. While earphones have some advantages, we still stick to the old-fashioned way of guiding in which we tell one coherent story (sometimes shorter, sometimes longer) before moving on to the next point, rather then just sharing bits of information during the walk.
There are different payment methods depending on where people book our tours, but you can be sure that the great majority ends up paying a fair amount just like you did, even if they do it after the tour.
Kind regards, Walkative!
Wendy_S, Jun 2026
Tomas aka Big Tom, was the best guide! He took us on a walking tour of old town Krakow. He was so knowledgeable, perfect English, engaging, and could walk backwards while talking and leading the group. Thank you, Tomas!
Christina_F, May 2026
We booked this walking tour on day one of our visit to Krakow to help orient us to the city. Our tour guide Natalia was fantastic with amazing knowledge of the city and its history. The size of our tour group was large (20+ people) but Natalia managed to keep everyone moving while conveying information in a clear and entertaining way. This is a great introduction to the highlights and history of the city.
Theresa_R, May 2026
The tour was very informative on Kraków’s history and helped us get a lay of the land. Our tour guide, Micheal, was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend taking this tour early in your visit to find must see sights.
Patricia_S, May 2026
Big Tom gave us an amazing afternoon ecperience. He explained, joked, provided cultural context and paid close attention to the needs of the group. His education in history provided a sound understanding of Piland and its people. It was a really good tour
Angela_B, May 2026
Great history and stories to get to know the city, hitting all of the major spots. Chris was a fantastic guide.
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