Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour: Explore Medieval Layout and Marvelous Architecture
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338 Ratings
Kraków
Witness the charm of the Old Town showcasing its authentic Medieval street pattern, splendid buildings, and distinctive ambiance that sets Krakow apart from other Polish cities. Its legacy as the previous capital of Poland is still evident in its architectural heritage.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St Mary’s Basilica - Brick Gothic church adjacent to the Main Market Square in Kraków, Poland. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture.
- Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) - It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town.
- Wawel Royal Castle - The Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill constitute the most historically and culturally important site in Poland.
- Ulica Kanonicza - Kanonicza Street - The street was once part of the hamlet of Okół, connected with Kraków in 1401. Formerly, the buildings along the street housed cathedral canons, and to this day many of their Baroque and Renaissance have remained present.
- Ulica Florianska - One of the main streets in Kraków Old Town and one of the most famous promenades in the city.
- Church of St. Peter and St. Paul - The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is the first structure in Kraków designed entirely in the Baroque style, and perhaps the first Baroque building in present-day Poland.
- Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny - The Museum is situated below the market square of the city and has an area of over 6000 square meters.
- Ulica Grodzka - One of the most well known streets in Krakow
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - The Center of Krakow’s Old Town
- Church of St. Adalbert - Located on the intersection of the Main Market Square and Grodzka Street in Old Town, Kraków, is one of the oldest stone churches in Poland.
- Wyspianski Pavilion - In the late 1990s, Andrzej Wajda was one of the originators of a modern exhibition and information pavilion at Wszystkich Świętych Square; on his initiative, the building was fitted with stained-glass windows made following Stanisław Wyspiański’s projects.
- Church of St. Andrew (Kosciol Swietogo Andrzeja) - A historical Romanesque church built between 1079 and 1098 by a medieval Polish statesman Palatine Sieciech. It is a rare surviving example of the European fortress church used for defensive purposes.
- Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower - One of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków. The Tower is the only remaining part of the old Kraków Town Hall demolished in 1820 as part of the city plan to open up the Main Square. Its cellars once housed a city prison with a Medieval torture chamber.
- Wawel Cathedral - Roman Catholic church and the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Kraków, located on Wawel Hill in Kraków, Poland. More than 900 years old, it is the Polish national sanctuary and traditionally has served as the coronation site of the Polish monarchs.
What's Included
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
KrakowTIP - Tourist Information Point
Grodzka
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(338 Ratings)
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Philip_b
May 20, 2024
Well paced and informative tour - Well paced walking tour of Krakow. Gregory was our guide and he seemed to know everything! He talked ten to the dozen and interspersed historical detail with anecdotes. Very enjoyable
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Cecily
May 18, 2024
Excellent guide! - The guide was exceptional and the pace was perfect. Great city overview. Excellent source of Polish history. Answered all my questions.
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Douglas_s
May 16, 2024
excellent tour, highly recommended - This was our first time in Krakow The guide gave us a wonderful tour. She was very knowledgeable about the history and gave us helpful advice on what else to see.
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Annette_b
May 9, 2024
Excellent tour! - Greg was extremely knowledgeable about the city & all it encompassed. He was flexible with our time & limited walking abilities. We were extremely happy with the tour. It was everything we hoped it would be!
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Julia_w
May 8, 2024
Brilliant experience - We did not realise there so much history to Krakow. Our guide was fantastic and pationate about her home town Krakow. Unfortunately we can’t remember her name but please apologise on our behalf for not picking this up at the time. 10/10
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Nicola_m
May 7, 2024
Good experience - Really enjoyed the walking tour and the guide was very informative. Well worth the afternoon spent and she made us aware of places and things to do we may not have visited otherwise
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Teresa_n
May 6, 2024
Great - Very thorough and informative. The guide was knowledgeable. Make sure you have good walking shoes. We enjoyed the tour.
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Neil_p
Apr 30, 2024
Superb tour - Our guide was knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories about Krakow. We kept up a good walking pace and i would recommend this tour to anyone with good mobility.
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Marcela_m
Apr 30, 2024
Wonderful! - Our tour guide Johanna was excellent! We had a lovely time exploring Krakov with her. Her suggests for returning for the castle tour state rooms was spot on as well as visiting St. Marys Church. Highly recommend!
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963alaurab
May 21, 2024
Authentic and Personal City Tour - Our guide (Andrew) had a deep history, knowledge, and pride of Krakow, including being part of protests leading up to the removal of communist rule. It was really interesting to hear his personal experiences during a notable period in Kraków’s history.
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