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Krakow Old Town Private Walking Tour: Discovering Historic Monuments with a Local Historian
4.9
49 Ratings
Kraków
Immerse yourself in the historic beauty of Krakow’s Old Town on a private walking tour. Discover the city’s iconic monuments, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the oldest Polish university with a local historian.
Immerse yourself in the historic beauty of Krakow’s Old Town on a private walking tour. Discover the city’s iconic monuments, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the oldest Polish university with a local historian.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - Walk through the medieval Old Town’s Main Market Square
- St Mary’s Basilica - The most beautiful brick Gothic church from 13th century
- Church of St. Adalbert - The oldest church in Krakow from 10th century
- Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower - The Medieval Town Hall Tower
- **Sukiennice (Cloth…
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - Walk through the medieval Old Town’s Main Market Square
- St Mary’s Basilica - The most beautiful brick Gothic church from 13th century
- Church of St. Adalbert - The oldest church in Krakow from 10th century
- Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower - The Medieval Town Hall Tower
- Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) - The Kraków Cloth Hall - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- St. Florian’s Gate - Remains of medieval city walls
- Royal Way (Droga Krolewska) - The historical route of the Polish kings
- Planty Park - One of the largest parks in Kraków
- Church of St. Peter and St. Paul - The first church in Kraków designed in the Baroque style
- Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius - Go to the Jagiellonian University, the oldest Polish university
- Muzeum Ksiazat Czartoryskich - The oldest museum in Poland
- Okno Papieskie - The “papal window” - the most famous window in Kraków
- Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow - The oldest Franciscan church in Poland
- Church of St. Andrew (Kosciol Swietogo Andrzeja) - Historical Romanesque church from 12th century
- Wawel Royal Castle - The residence of polish kings - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wawel Cathedral - The Royal Archcathedral Basilica from 14th century
- Monument of the Wawel Dragon - The Dragon of Wawel Hill (a metal sculpture)
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private guided walking tour
- Local guide
- Private guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Unearth the remarkable landmarks of Poland’s royal city: the historic Old Town and Wawel Hill. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Krakow by exploring its distinctive architecture and significant landmarks.
Project Highlights
• Discover one of Europe’s most stunning cities with a qualified history teacher
• Make a stop at the iconic Wawel Cathedral,…
Unearth the remarkable landmarks of Poland’s royal city: the historic Old Town and Wawel Hill. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Krakow by exploring its distinctive architecture and significant landmarks.
Project Highlights
• Discover one of Europe’s most stunning cities with a qualified history teacher
• Make a stop at the iconic Wawel Cathedral, located atop Wawel Hill
• Explore the noteworthy monuments listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Pay a visit to the venerable Jagiellonian University, Poland’s oldest institute of higher learning
• Navigate through the medieval Main Market Square in the Old Town
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
Location
Church of St. Wojciech
Rynek Główny
Saint Adalbert's Church (front door), Rynek Główny 7
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
4.9
(49 Ratings)
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S7763upsoniac
Jul 31, 2024
Can’t find a better tour guide than Seweryn - On the final day of my time in Poland, I met up with Seweryn in the old town. He was early and explained the plans. We walked through the town and again as per our previous solo tour together he was super knowledgeable on all the history of the area. I was impressed at the level of interest he has in Poland as a whole but what amazed me was the level of professionalism and passion he has for his job which you can see he values.
We walked to St Mary’s basilica but I had already been there the previous day so he suggested we look elsewhere which I was super happy to do instead. I wanted to buy a gift so he made sure to find me a shop he knew would have this particular item. From start to finish I was totally happy with this experience and have already recommended him to my friends and family. We left each other with a beautiful prayer as well. 10/10
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Justinml3422kv
May 31, 2024
Worth it! - I had a great experience. He was very informative, very fun, and created a great experience. Without him I would have walked past many things and had no idea what they were. He was great! I would highly recommend!
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Christinebf514as
Apr 29, 2024
An exceptional guide!! - Seweryn was an exceptional guide in every way. He was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. We peppered him with questions about Poland’s past , present and future and he answered willingly. He was always patient and never condescending. Seweryn is the best!!
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Escape43311123252
Apr 28, 2024
Wonderful tour with knowledgeable and personable guide. - Originally, we only booked a walking tour of Krakow. The tour was excellent, and we ended up hiring Seweryn to take us the next day to Auschwitz, into the countryside to my sister-in-law’s ancestral village, and later in the week to Lublin, before dropping us off at our hotel in Warsaw. We learned a great deal and saw many interesting places with Seweryn as our guide. Seweryn is especially knowledgeable about Catholic history and sites, if that is of interest. We are grateful to Seweryn for a wonderful trip.
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Sherpa05389497741
Apr 15, 2024
Poland - Seweryn is an amazing guide and so knowledgeable about not only Poland, but also central Europe and the amazing history this region has experienced. I would highly recommend him anytime anywhere. He is a highly educated and amazing historian. You can’t go wrong with him
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Jackief334455
Sep 20, 2023
Informative and interesting - Really enjoyed our walking tour with Seweryn. He was really eat to contact and the tour was great! Varied and interesting.
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Nancy97378
Jun 28, 2023
Old Town Krakow Tour with an Expert - Sew was a great tour guide and such a wonderful person. We spent most of the day with him and learned such much about Krakow's history, Polish history and the many Russian occupations of their country. Sew was able to explain it in a way that made sense. We recommend Sew highly as a guide and just an all around great guy to talk to about whatever interests you.
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Kerry_d
Jun 14, 2023
Seweryn was an incredibly... - Seweryn was an incredibly insightful and friendly guide. He was wonderfully flexible and incorporated everyone in our group. I wanted an intimate tour with the willingness to ask questions and not a typical 'canned' tour. I would highly recommend.
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Ninasx4915xv
Jun 6, 2023
Krakow Jewish Quarter Tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour w/ Seweryn, not only is he very knowledgeable about the area and the history but he is very personable as well. He made our visit to Krakow's Jewish Quarter and Old Town much more worthwhile. He enthusiastically answered all our questions, gave perspective on growing up in a communist regime, and even detailed some of his work researching and translating the documents surrounding a tourist's grandmother's rescue by local Nuns during the Shoah. Seweryn as a personal guide was very accommodating, our visit to Krakow was enriched by Seweryn's tour.
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Shah49
Apr 16, 2024
Totally Incompetent. - We had booked four different trips based on the reviews that we saw and read on Trip Advisor. The four trips were:
1.. Salt Mine From Krakow
2. Krakow Walking Tour: Old Town
3. Walking Tour In Jewish Quarter &
Ghetto; and
4. Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory Tour
The Salt Mine tour was great and the only service provided by Dr. Osowski was private transportation and purchase of tickets that would allow me to use the lift at the mine as I currently have a leg injury.
The Krakow Walking Tour:Old Town was a private trip for 2 with Dr. Osowski. We have travelled to more than 60 countries and have never met a more incompetent guide. There was minimal value add in terms of insight and perspectives. It seemed like being shepherded from one place to another. Google Maps would have provided a better service. There was minimal explanation of what we were visiting or seeing. Explanations were offered only when we asked questions What a waste of money and time.
We were so disappointed with the “ Phd Guide” Dr. Osowski that we cancelled our planned trips number 3 and 4 mentioned above. Stay away from Krakow Your Guide outfit as there are better options available to see the beautiful historical city of Krakow.
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