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Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour
4.9
1,057 Ratings
Kraków
Discover the historic charm of Kraków’s Old Town on a walking tour. Experience the ambiance of its days as Europe’s former capital and explore its well-preserved medieval architecture.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Barbican, Museum of Krakow - Introduction; medieval walls and fortifications (outside)
- St. Florian’s Gate - Enter the Royal Road and walk to the Main Square
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - History and legends of Kraków
- Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius - Visit on the courtyard of Collegium Maius, history of Jagiellonian University
- Bishop’s Palace - “Papal window” and John Paul II
- Planty Park - Walk to Wawel hill
- Wawel Royal Castle - The courtyard of Wawel Castle and unique Wawel Cathedral
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Small Group
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Information
Kraków’s Old Town luckily survived the Second World War, so you are able to feel the ambiance of the days when it used to be the capital of Europe’s largest country. Book a tour around the city that hasn’t changed much from the Middle Ages to find out why it was included on the first ever UNESCO Heritage List! It is perfect offer if you are the first time in Kraków. This tour gives you the general overview about the city.
Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide’s payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
- A maximum of 35 people per tour
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If the tour takes place outside and the weather conditions may pose a threat to the life and/or health of the participants, the Guide has the right to shorten or end the tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide’s payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
Location
Kraków Barbican
Basztowa
Look for the guide with yellow Walkative! sign between the medieval Barbican and St. Florian's Gate.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1057 Ratings)
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Lm-frankfurt
Aug 31, 2024
Great German tour by Natalia about Krakow. - Natalia, walked with us thru the city of Krakow and did a fantastic tour in German. She told story and historic facts in a charming and funny way. It was really entertaining. We really enjoyed it.
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R2220nprichardp
Aug 30, 2024
Great day 1 activity - Arriving by train at lunch with only limited time in Kracow- this was a great insight into the history and culture of the city. Our guide Maljek was super enthusiastic and left no detail unexplained.
Highly recommend this tour- we were let down on day two by a main tour operator so booked again to do the Jewish quarter tour and this was equally good.
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Mcastrov
Aug 29, 2024
Best walking tour guide ever! - If I could give it a 7 stars I would do it. Jacob (probably I'm butchering how your name is spelled) was the best tour guide I've had, he was a sweet-hearted person with an amazing sense of humor, and who shared genuinely how his family's experience is tied to some of Poland's history events. It's hard, I think, for tour guides to do that so gracefully and with lots of humility. My wife and I wish we could be your friends!
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Pierred1473
Aug 28, 2024
Best tour in Krakow : go for it ! - We just had an amazing and so interesting tour in Krakow with Jakub !!
Take a tour with him (you can choose in “our guides” on the website) : he knows everything, history, he has a great sense of humour and he speaks really good English & loudly to permit you to follow very well ! We had sush a good moment and learn / see a lot, thank you !
Best tour ever !
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Estekang
Aug 26, 2024
One of the best tourist guides - If you want a mixture of comedy, mystery and history, this is the tour for you. The guide was very entertaining and used his enviroment well to tell the story. He used accidental events during the tour to build onto his speeches.
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Katia_r
Aug 26, 2024
I fell in love with... - I fell in love with Krarow. If exceeded my expectations many times. It deserved far more time to see and enjoy it. I will remedy this on my next much longer visit.
It is the loveliest town ever.
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Susanvf9282ui
Aug 21, 2024
Our kids (ages 15, 13 and 8) loved the tour, too! - Damian in Krakow was a fantastic tour guide. We've never done walking tours before this summer, and we've been floored by how entertaining and informative they are.
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Seaside743942
Aug 21, 2024
Fantastic experience with the Jola Guide! - It has been a fantastic experience to know the history of the city. Very interesting!
The Guide has explained everything in a pleasant way. We will definitely repeat!
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Kate
Aug 20, 2024
Great tour of the Old Town with Tomasz - We really enjoyed our tour with Tomasz. He was extremely knowledgeable around the history of Poland and Krakow; in fact he has a history degree and studied in Krakow so was a great person to lead the tour. He gave us an insight into the Polish culture and mindset. He was extremely passionate to tell us about the city he has lived in all his life.
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Jerry_mattern
Aug 27, 2024
Very informative and educational - Excellent tour, very educational and informative. It’s only for a couple hours and they fit in a lot of history that you can soak in.
Not really a tour where you can expect to stop and take a lot of pictures, but the cost is very reasonable and well worth it.
Our tour guide was really personable and kept us all engaged..
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