Take in breathtaking views of the city from the Vistula River. Cruise by Krakow's most important landmarks including the Wawel Castle, Convent of the Norbertine Sisters, Jewish District, Podgórze, and more.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide: English, German, Spanish, Polish
Audio guide included: German, English, Polish, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Embark on a one-hour cruise on the Vistula and catch stunning views of Krakow's most famous monuments
Relax as you discover the city and its history from a unique perspective
Enjoy entertaining and informative, onboard audio commentary prepared by expert guides
Benefit from total flexibility with boats departing every 20 minutes

Full description

Krakow is home to a suite of visual delights: from the majestic Wawel Castle to the historic Zwierzyniec and Kazimierz districts, there's plenty to see in this beautiful city. Vistula River cruises remain one of the best ways to discover all that Krakow has to offer. The river flows through the heart of Krakow, which happens to be home to some of the most iconic landmarks in Poland. You'll have the chance not only to see the city's primary attractions, but to fully immerse yourself in the spirit of Krakow thanks to the comfortable pace of the tour. The cruise begins at the foot of Wawel Castle. From there, the boat glides along the picturesque boulevards first in the direction of Zwierzyniec, passing by the Convent of the Norbertine Sisters, the house of the pope John Paul II, and then in direction of Podgórze and Kazimierz districts. Pass well-known sights like Church on the Rock, Mangha Museum, Bernatka Footbridge, and Cricoteka. The tour ends back at the Wawel Castle.

Includes

Ticket for one-hour cruise

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes before the cruise departs. When you get to Powisle 7, walk straight down to the river. Look for the "Kapitan Victor" logo on the mooring.

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Important information

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine.
On boats Patria and Helena, you’ll find bars serving a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. These two boats also offer full toilet facilities.
Onboard commentary is offered in four languages.
Most boats are wheelchair accessible; please contact the local partner to figure out which departure times/boats will best suit your needs.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 19 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.5/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
3.8/5

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We did the 1 hour tour. That was good, because with the half-hour tour, you only sail to the Norbertinessen Monastery and you don't go to the neighborhoods of Kazimierz and Podgórze. With pleasant music in the background and information about the sights in different languages, it was a wonderful boat trip. Since it was warm that day, we could sit on the top deck. Drinks could be brought downstairs.

July 1, 2022

We took our trip on the day that we were flying back home as it was a night flight from the airport, so needed to fill in time. This was the ideal trip after checking out of our accommodation. There was commentary on the audio system but it was fairly quiet inside the galley, however on the open top deck it was very clear. Worth doing in my opinion, relaxing too after the bustle of the main square.

June 6, 2022

Walked all the way down to the boat with an 80 year old to see the staff packing away at 11am. Told they hadn’t sold enough tickets so were going home “just try get a refund” terrible service!

April 8, 2022

Krakow: One-Hour River Cruise

Krakow: One-Hour River Cruise

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