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I come from Czarna D±brówka, a small town in the north of Poland, around 100 km west of Gdańsk and 50 km from the Baltic Sea. I came to Kraków in 2004 to study.

In the year 2009/10 I plan to finish my MA in psychology on the Jagiellonian University.

My interests are linked to my study, psychology, but also with things often mentioned during our tours – history, cinema, music, history of art, sport, economy and even politics, which I have to be interested in, being a child of members of two different political parties:) Generally, due to my faculty, I have a very methodological approach and I would like to measure everything and get an honest feedback.:) Also, I love dancing, but with age my musical taste becomes more and more picky. At the moment I prefer music from the 60s/70s/80s, so if You also like it, we may meet somewhere on a dancefloor in Kraków.



Kraków is in my opinion the most remarkable city in Poland. On the one hand, it’s so popular that it’s almost boring, on the other it is fascinating how many areas of the city are still undiscovered by the tourists and even the citizens of the city itself. I had a chance to guide people 50+ who lived in Kraków all their lifes and they were amazed, so my passion is finding such unexplored places and share my knowledge with anybody, regardless of the time they spent in Kraków.

For a very long time I’ve been interested in history, although I never wanted to study, as I don’t see myself being a history teacher. But history claimed me anyway, because I settled in the most interesting (according to me and The Guardian) part of Kraków – in Podgórze. Following the advice of the local society www.podgorze.pl , I explored the district and then decided to do a course to become a tour-guide to extend my knowledge of the city even further. So actually, I became a sort of a teacher, but my students are mostly adults and only those willing;)



I would have one final request – please comment our tours, send us messages with Your own suggestions. Your honest opinions will help us improve the tour to make it even better!:) See You on the tour! :)

Paweł Mrozowicz
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I was born Krakowian, but raised in the mountains due south, so I’m a true highlander, which means my favourite type of weather for the tour is rain&cold:P Got back to Krakow for high school and stayed since, so I consider myself a local;)



I have a so-called “broad education”, which means I studied three faculties and never finished any;) At the moment I’m trying to finish religious studies, but there’s no hurry, is there?;)

I have no idea how and why I decided to become a tour-guide... but once I did, I knew I found my place on Earth at lastJ People always complained I talk too much, in this job I can simply be myself:P I also like history and monuments... but most of all, I love meeting new people from all over the world!!! And now I have the opportunity to meet them every day, from all corners of the planet and from all walks of life.

Krakow... I could go on for hours on end how much I love the city and what for... but I think it’s best if You come and see it for Yourself, experience its unique atmosphere and explore all the interesting places. Then we will understand each other without words:)



In my free time... well, I love dancing! I’m a total 80’s disco freak, so at least once a week I have to dance for several hours:) I also enjoy meeting new people and sitting down with them for a beer (or two... or three... etc;)) and just talk about anything that comes to mindJ Sometimes, in order to slow down a bit, I read a book or play some strategy games, but most of the time my world is simply spinning too fast;)



Well, my dear Ladies&Gentlemen...
See You in Krakow during our Free Walking Tour!!!:)

Maciej Osika vel Maciek



My name is Piotrek, although everybody calls me Lechu. I am genuinely Krakowian and through a mysterious set of events I study law, despite always being in mathematical classes. Obviously, the mother of all sciences figured out that I will not become a second Einstein;)




Hobby? If not for the exam session every half a year, I’d say that studying (or rather the student life) is my hobby. Besides, it’s also Role-Playing Games. And no, I don’t speak Klingonian. No, I’m no geek or a nerd. Yes, I know how a girl looks like. I just like those darn RPGs!;)

Kraków to me is first of all a student city which never sleeps, being full of life. I think nobody needs being told that what cannot be done, a student can do during the exam session – that’s why I love this city, because impossible here is nothing:)



I became a tour-guide because everybody wants to know a bit more about their own place of birth, so did I. Besides, probably most people would like a guy who knows where the cheapest beer in the city is;)



During the tour, I try especially to show You the atmosphere of Krakow, which is something that will make You want to stay one more day... and another... and another...:)

Piotr Lechowski vel Lechu
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I am originally from Nowy Targ, a town near Zakopane, so it means I am a genuine Highlander. You can check my “highlandish” skills, as I used to sing and dance in an ensemble and was doing pretty well!:)




I graduated from Jewish Studies at the Iagiellonian University, so besides being a guide I also work at the Jewish Galicia Museum. I can honestly say that Kazimierz and the “Jewish stuff” is my passion.

I like what most of You do – good books (especially adventure), cinema, music, dancing (absolutely!), mould cheese and wine; and as a proper Polish person – vodka (from time to time).



To me, Krakow is a beautiful city which You can discover anew all the time. I especially like it in autumn, even when it rains, it has the most charm at that time. The only thing I dislike about it are the pigeons. Please forgive me, but I am just a bit afraid of them...

I wanted to become a tour-guide out of passion for exploring Krakow d meeting new people. I am looking forward to every tour with You (unless it is –30 and I have a sore throat;))



I hope You will enjoy Your time with me, I will do my best to infuse You with my enthusiasm and love for the city.

Małgorzata Fus vel Gosia
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We wanted to know more about Chris, so we arranged a meeting and we did a short interview...
- When were you born?
- On 19th of may '82. In Cracow of course.
- And what happened then?
- You are asking about my life? Well... school, another one, and one more. Then Academy, Uni... Just a boring stuff, nothing special.
- OK. Now tell us what do you do in your free time?
- I love books, all kinds (even cookbooks)... Listening to the music,especially hard rock and progressive rock music (here comes a list of boys bands that I really like: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd... and a lot more). Travelling. Usually in the winter time. I hate winter in Poland.



- Are you a student?
- Yes, i'm studying History of art, at the Uni.
- Do you mean Jagiellonian University?
- Yes, in Cracow we have only one REAL UNIVERSITY.
- How would you describe Cracow, but only in five words?
- Well... Crowded, small, magical, beautiful, small.
- Why did you say "small" twice?
- Because, it's a really small city...
-So if it's small, i guess it's easy to be the guide in Cracow.
-I wouldn't say that. Generally speaking, training is long but nice and you can learn a lot about the place. State exam is a problem,but... I don't want to talk about the exam. Why I'm doing it? I enjoy working with other people... Every group is one big surprise, you never know who's going to be in it. That's really cool.
- When did you start working as a guide?



- Five years ago in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. I'm a local guide in the Mine. In 2006 I passed the state exam and I became a Tour Leader. So now I can work with organised groups not only in the Mine. Last year I got through another state exam and then I started working as a City Guide in Cracow.
- What is your personal motto?
- F*ck political corectness. Any questions??
- What are your plans for the future?
- I hope I become a historian eventually. I think that for next few years I'll be working in Cracow as a guide. Then... well nobody knows what future will bring.
- How can we get to know more about you?
- It's easy, you have to show up at 11 am, in front of the St. Mary's Church.

Krzysztof Suszkiewicz vel Krzysiek (Chris)
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Comments:

posted by: Otomi

on: 07 Jul 13:11:53

Sou brasileira, filha de japoneses, sou formada em direito, aposentada, tenho 71 anos e adoro viajar. Apesar de certa fluência na escrita em inglês,oralmente, tenho certa dificuldade no entendimento. Como eu tenho certeza que as informações sobre Cracóvia devem ser interessantíssimas, gostaria que o guia falasse português para aproveitar o máximo a explicação. Aguardo retorno. Obrigada.


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