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Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour: Explore Medieval Layout and Marvelous Architecture
4.7
421 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.
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:
24 hours
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….
- 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
- Local Licensed Krakow Guide
- Local Licensed Krakow Guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Location
KrakowTIP - Tourist Information Point
Grodzka
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(421 Ratings)
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Drgrun
Jun 27, 2025
Very good tour - Max was our guide for th etour.
Very informative on the history of Krakow and Poland and took plenty of questions. He was very involved.
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Samuel_w
Jun 19, 2025
Recommended - Took my parents on this tour and they really enjoyed it. Very informative and knowledgable guide. Would recommend, see some areas you would not normally see if doing self guided
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Steven_a
Jun 7, 2025
Nicely done tour - Magda did a very nice job leading us around Krakow Old Town and sharing her extensive knowledge of the city, culture and history. It was quite warm, and we are not youngsters so we opted to conclude the tour at the base of Wawel Castle rather than hiking up.
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Jean_j
Jun 6, 2025
Tour Guide was very... - Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and city was easy to walk around. Had trouble finding the guide at the initial meeting spot though!
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Meredith_k
May 31, 2025
We were able to learn a... - We were able to learn a lot about an area of which we knew little. Her Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and very passionate about her city.
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Olimpiafb57
May 30, 2025
Casco antiguo Cracovia - I repeat in the experience with Mariano, just as in the visit through the Jewish quarter, it is through the old town we found fantastic. Very illustrative and enjoyable, a way to connect with visitors amazing. It has made us enjoy Krakow, I will definitely recommend it.
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Davidmccall
May 27, 2025
Great tour with Krzysztof - We really enjoyed our walking tour of Old Krakow with Krzysztof. He was very passionate about Polish history in general, and the history of Krakow in particular. We saw many sites around the town, it was a good orientation to see where things are and understand what you want to do. However, there is so much to do in Krakow, you can’t possibly see it all in a three hour tour.
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Laura_c
May 26, 2025
Awesome Tour! - Krzysztof was so knowledgeable and gave such great detail of the city and its history. He also identified other must do sites in Krakow.
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Cynthiaf_d
Jun 7, 2025
Fast paced walk - A very fast paced 3 hour tour. Do not expect to sit with this guide...even when seating was available close by stop. Suggest starting tour with the hill while fresh...may need to cut portion to allow stopping (maybe park area). Also offer WC option periodically.
Guide was knowledgeable.
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Chriswood
Jun 17, 2025
Tour canceled, no notification, wasted a day - Tour canceled, no notification
Wasted a day,
Thank very much, very disappointing.
City is lovely, would have enjoyed a tour
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