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Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour: Explore Medieval Layout and Marvelous Architecture
4.7
364 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
- Local Licensed Krakow 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
(364 Ratings)
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610sharronn
Jul 16, 2024
Brilliant walking tour - Our guide Julia was fantastic, she even got us into some extra places that were out of bounds if you hadn't paid.
Very informative about the history and layout of Krakow. The tour included the Wawel castle but not the fee paying stuff inside. We walked around the castle grounds and even saw the dragon 🐉
There was a stop for refreshments and also before the tour Julia took us to a shop to buy cold drinks and ice cups which are a brilliant idea 👍🏼
On the tour Julia recommended restaurants for us to try later.
All in all it was a very good informative tour at a pace that was comfortable for all of us in the group.
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Cheryl_l
Jul 12, 2024
AMAZING TOUR - The highlight of the walking tour was Our guide Chris and his excellent knowledge of Krakow…he bought the history of the town alive for us. Even though it was a very hot day he took this into account and made enough breaks so we lasted the distance. The Castle and the ‘cherry on Top’ were definitely the highlights!
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Tatiana_v
Jul 5, 2024
Great - Very knowledgeable guide, the tour was over 3 hours with very useful information. Well build tour plan, tons of additional information. Was hesitant to book it, but was worth every penny. Christopher was amazing:)
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Dominique_g
Jul 3, 2024
Lovely Walkabout - Professional and knowledgeable tour guide, excellent overview of the old part of the city. Learned quite a bit about the city’s history, art and architecture.
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Jim_l
Jun 29, 2024
Old Town Tour - Gregory was very knowledgable and gave us an understanding of the Old Town. We saw many of the sites starting w/the square and ending w/the castle.
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Daydream587349
Jun 20, 2024
Very informative tour - Very informative tour given by Greg. The pace of the tour was good, with an option to shorten or lengthen the tour if preferred. Highly recommended.
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425am_liep
Jun 19, 2024
Perfect tour with Joana - Our guide (Joana) was Perfect, her english and way of speaking was completely understandable. She had a lot of Knowledge to Share with us. The tour included a Little Break to buy something to Drink or a Snack. We learned the Story of Kraków, and we really enjoyed the tour
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Angela_d
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing tour - Gregory was amazing!!!! I can’t recommend this tour enough. He really knows his stuff and is passionate about it. He showed us so many wonderful things. What a wonderful way to be introduced to this amazing city. We will be back.
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Dorothy_j
Jun 11, 2024
Good introduction to Krakow - Super informative friendly helpful guide . Great tour . The guide made suggestions for future trips and good places to eat . All been good so far.
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Isabelle_h
Jun 9, 2024
Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour Small group - Amazing tour! This private tour is a must early in the morning to beat crowds! Robert was very good!
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