Free walking tours
in Poland

Kraków is a paradise of simple, comforting street food. Some of the most authentic local flavours can still be enjoyed without booking fancy restaurants or paying tourist prices. Here are five things you should absolutely try while visiting Kraków - together with a few tips on how to recognize the real deal and avoid the classic tourist traps.

Designed in 1912 by architect Hans Poelzig, the Four Domes Pavilion stands just steps from Centennial Hall as a striking modernist landmark. Today, its naturally lit interiors serve as the contemporary branch of the National Museum in Wroclaw. The collection maps a complicated era of Polish creativity, contrasting state-mandated socialist realism with the highly individual resistance of post-war sculptors and painters.

May in Warsaw tends to feel like the city has finally exhaled after winter: longer evenings, fresh green in the parks, and café tables returning to the pavements. It’s a month made for walking—whether you’re cutting through leafy avenues, lingering by the river, or planning your days around festivals that spill into the streets. If you’re in town for the long weekend, the May Day Weekend Program at Royal Łazienki Park (Majówka) (1 May) is an easy, local way to spend a day outdoors. Expect a mix of themed programming tied to the early-May holidays— Święto Pracy (1 May), Dzień Flagi (2 May), and Constitution Day (3 May)—plus guided walks, exhibitions, and small activities spread across the park’s palaces and gardens. Go earlier rather than later if you prefer quieter paths and better photo light. For one night when the whole city feels wide awake, mark Night of Museums Warsaw 2026 (16 May). Museums, galleries, and even places you normally pass by without a second thought stay open late with free entry, and the atmosphere becomes part culture marathon, part friendly street crowd. Plan a small route (two or three stops is plenty) and expect queues at the most famous addresses. To end the month on a neighbourhood note, Saska Kępa Festival (Święto Saskiej Kępy) (30 May) brings an unforced, lived-in Warsaw vibe—music, community programming, and the kind of strolling that’s more about noticing details than ticking sights off a list. It’s a good excuse to explore beyond the centre and spend a slow afternoon among local streets and pop-up events. However you shape your May days—park walks, late-night culture, or a street-festival wander—Warsaw rewards a curious pace and a little flexibility. Ready to explore Warsaw on foot? Join one of our Walkative! tours in Warsaw and discover the city with a passionate local guide!