Kraków Old Town and Wawel Hill Guided Walking Tour
Introduction to Kraków’s history and culture in the Old Town and on Wawel Hill – we trace a clear route from the medieval walls and Barbican through the Main Market Square and Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica and Collegium Maius, to Wawel Hill’s Cathedral and castle courtyard.
+2Basic Information
Total time
2h 30m
Language
English, Polish, Spanish, German (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
Between St. Florian´s Gate and Barbican Nearest public transport: Stary Kleparz 01 tram stop; Teatr Słowackiego 02 tram stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Krakow guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
♿️ Tour suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers
❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
Kraków’s Old Town survived the Second World War, so you’re able to feel the ambiance of the days when it used to be the capital of Europe’s largest country. Come join us for a tour around a city that hasn’t changed much since the Middle Ages to find out why it was included on the first-ever UNESCO Heritage List!We will show you where to look to find traces of the city in its heyday in the 15th and 16th centuries, when Copernicus himself walked these streets. These were the days when Kraków teemed with the sounds of many different languages, colourful clothing and exotic goods, and people from around the world who came here seeking their fortune. But the roller-coaster of history never missed the royal city, and its days of wealth and prosperity turned to times of collapse and decline. The most recent tragedy of World War II and the hopelessness of communism are something you can still feel roiling under the seemingly calm and peaceful surface of contemporary Kraków. It was also during this dark time that Kraków was home to a young man who later changed the fate of Poland and the world. His name was Karol Wojtyła, better known as Pope John Paul II.Like every good story, Kraków’s should have a happy ending, right? The city today will surely provide one! Join us and be ready to watch, touch, listen, smell and taste. You will definitely need all of your senses to discover Kraków!After visiting the Old Town we recommend taking Jewish Kraków and World War II in Kraków free tours to understand Kraków’s history better!
Highlights
- 1
City Walls & Barbican
Medieval fortifications that once encircled the city, including a Gothic gatehouse.
- 2
Main Market Square
Europe's largest medieval town square, featuring the historic Cloth Hall at its center.
- 3
St. Mary's Basilica
A Gothic church famous for its wooden altarpiece and an hourly trumpet call.
- 4
Collegium Maius
The oldest building of the Jagiellonian University, where Nicolaus Copernicus once studied.
- 5
Archbishop's Palace
The former residence of Pope John Paul II with its famous “papal window.”
- 6
Wawel Hill
A historic complex featuring the Royal Castle courtyard and the magnificent Wawel Cathedral.
- 7
Wawel Dragon
A fire-breathing statue commemorating the legendary dragon at the foot of the Wawel Hill.
Map
Between St. Florian´s Gate and Barbican Nearest public transport: Stary Kleparz 01 tram stop; Teatr Słowackiego 02 tram stop
Our customers said about us
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5.0Demian
Great
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5.0Brilliant toyr
Today I did the Jewish Ghetto Tour with Jacob. The weather was lovely and sunny. Jacob is so knowledgeable and was very informative about his subject. I saw a part of Krakow that was new to me. Although I’ve done a buggy tour around the area it was actually nice to walk around and see things you wouldn’t see on the buggy. Had a great time.
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5.0Best tour in Krakow
Jack not only told us the history of the city, but made the whole experience even more memorable by telling us legends. It was the most interesting tour I’ve ever been on, I feel like I really could get to know Krakow.
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5.0Exceptional Tour
Maciec was one of the best tour guides I've ever had. Incredibly knowledgeable balanced with humor and wit. Learned so much and got more than we even expected. Highly recommend.
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5.0Best 2.5h in Krakow
Amazing Tour today with guide Magda. She explained all the historic facts in a funny way. Time flew by. Wolf do again next time.
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5.0Kraków Old Town and Wawel Hill Guided Walking Tour
Great tour with Magda who opened our eyes to so much history & architecture. Highly recommended.
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5.0Excellent tour of Old Town Krakow
Damian gave us an excellent tour of Old Town Krakow with enough in depth information to be really informative but delivered with a good sprinkling of humour to keep it fun and entertaining. Very professional.
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5.0Maravilloso
El guia Mariano fue muy atencioso, explico bien lá história, quebro tension de grupo con bromas relacionadas a la historia, gracias Mariano eres muy bueno en tu trabajo 👏👏
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5.0Excellent
Great tour, we learned many about Krakow's history, ancient and more recent. Our guide Ania was very friendly, explained everything very well, passionate with her job. We would definetely recommend her.
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5.0Great tours!!
I took 2 different tours at krakow (the Jewish quarter and wawell castel and old town) and it was great!! Amazing guids with sense of humor and they were very informative. Thanks.
