Discover Kraków’s history and culture with a local guide. Explore landmarks, museums, and hidden gems on a fun, engaging walking tour.
- Matejko Square - Plac Matejki, the historical entrance to Kraków and starting point of the tour, has numerous locations of interest: churches, statues, university buildings. It is also a lovely place to take photos.
- St. Florian’s Gate - Kraków was selected to be the capital of Poland for its defensive properties. A section of the the once great city walls remains intact until today and it is rich with history and legends, especially pertaining to Saint Florian.
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - Kraków’s main square is the largest medieval main square in all of Europe and basically every single building adjacent to it has a very rich and varied history as well as associated legends. Some of Poland’s main monuments are located here, like St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall Sukiennice. The vicinity has also numerous museums and restaurants I will be more than glad to recommend during the tour.
- Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius - The Jagiellonian University is not only the oldest university in Poland but also the oldest in all Central and Eastern Europe. With a proud tradition spanning centuries, the university has many stories worth to be told, and the best place for it is the lovely courtyard of the original university building, known as Collegium Maius.
- Wawel Royal Castle - The Wawel castle, once the seat the of all political power in the Kingdom of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth remains and important and symbolic location for Poles until this day. The castle exhibits various architectural styles and it is a testament to all of Poland’s history - from legendary tales to recent modern events. It is a must see landmark of the city.
- Guided tour with information, anecdotes, jokes, and interesting stories
This is a standard Kraków tour serving as a general introduction to the city, its history, culture, and monuments.
As a local of Kraków and experienced guide with a background in comedy I am well equipped to provide information regarding all the points of interest during the tour - we will pass by some of Kraków’s main landmarks, as well as museums, restaurants, and bars. I will be glad to provide you with many recommendations. I am well acquainted with the city’s history, culture, and current events, but also energetic and enthusiastic about sharing the city’s many secrets in a fun and entertaining way!
- We will just pass by on all locations and will not enter.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
