Krakow Old Town

Private Experiences

Spend an authentic day in Krakow after a well-planned route through the city. Instead of showing the most popular Old Town with the main market square that everyone can, this is a special trip by electric golf car. Discover the most important and suggestive monuments surrounding the Old Town, Kazimierz (Christian part with churches and Jewish part with synagogues), the Jewish ghetto from the Second World War and Oskar Schindler's Factory. Explore the most famous churches, synagogues and monuments. Explore less popular but beautiful streets, where you will feel the true climate of the district. On the tour you can try the most famous Zapiekanki (open-faced sandwich) on Plac Nowy. To reminisce about the trip for a long time, be photographed at the most interesting points. If your English is not very good, don’t worry - you have the opportunity to hear the history of the monuments from the installed audio system in your language.

Welcome to the Royal Krakow, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Discover the most important monuments of the City of Polish kings, including the Old Town and the Wawel Hill. These monuments are among the most important monuments in Poland, and are also listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. While exploring the Royal Krakow, you will be able to feel the beating heart of Poland. For centuries Wawel was a place of residence of the kings of Poland, Sweden and Lithuania. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the old streets of beautiful Krakow and feel the unique charm of the Old Town. Explore one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with a history teacher. You will discover such sites as the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, St. Adalbert’s Church, the Town Hall Tower, Planty Park, Jagiellonian University, Sukiennice Cloth Hall and the Royal Castle and the Cathedral. Your guide will be a history teacher and PhD student, who has for many years been fascinated by history, especially the history of Christianity and Israel. He is a Polish native and is well traveled, having spent extensive time in the countries of both Sweden and Israel, but is glad to call Poland his home.

A bicycle tour is a great opportunity for all, both young and old, who would like to get to know Royal Krakow in an active way. The route leads through the most important monuments of the Old Town, the picturesque Vistula Boulevards and the Jewish Kazimierz (it also includes the Krakow Ghetto and the Schindler’s Factory). This bicycle tour is a great choice for those who would like to explore the city on two wheels, and want to discover the most important sights of Krakow and Kazimierz. Your guide will be a history teacher and PhD student, who has for many years been fascinated by history, especially the history of Christianity and Israel. He is a Polish native and is well-traveled, having spent extensive time in the countries of both Sweden and Israel, but is glad to call Poland his home. Your guided Krakow bike tour includes such sites as the Old Town, Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, St. Adalbert’s Church, the Town Hall Tower, Cloth Hall, Planty Park, Medieval City Walls, Wawel Hill, the Ghetto Heroes Square, and the Jewish Quarter.

See the most important historical monuments registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list on this unique route through the city. The name of the tour route refers to the formal entries of Polish Kings heading for their residence on the Wawel Hill.  Along this route, you'ill walk around the Old Town which is surrounded by the luscious green Planty park. Make your way to Main Market Square, the largest one in Europe, and see the gothic-style St. Mary Basilica and Cloth Hall. Every hour, near Basilica’s tower you can hear the bugle call.  Next, pass by Jagiellonian University, the oldest one in Poland before visiting the castle and cathedral situated on Wawel Hill. Here, you can see the Wawel dragon breathing fire.

Discover the sights and the tastes of historic Krakow on this food tour. Stop for food tastings at 2, 3 or 4 of the city's specialty food stores and restaurants. As well as tasting delicious food, learn about the city's history, unique culinary culture, and tradition on a guided walking tour around the Old Town's highlights.  There are 3 different options for this tour. Choose the 2.5-hour option to try a basic set of food in 2 places, including different kinds of dumplings, Polish meats, and other specialties. Also, enjoy 1 soft drink, cake, coffee/tea, and a basic tour of Krakow Old Town with a guide. Please note that soup and beer are not included with this option.  Alternatively, experience a 3.5-hour food and sightseeing tour in Krakow Old Town to taste even more traditional Polish food at 3 venues. Sample various kinds of dumplings, different kinds of Polish meat, other specialties, and traditional soup. Also savor 1 soft drink, 1 beer, cake, and coffee/tea. During the tastings, your guide will tell you about some Polish traditions and customs and what meals are related to which occasion. Or, choose to upgrade to the special 5-hour option, which also includes a tasting session to sample either 8 kinds of beer or 8 kinds of vodka in 4 different venues.

Discover the highlights of Krakow's historic Old Town and learn more about the monuments from a private guide. Follow in the footsteps of the Kings of Poland as you explore the famous Royal Route from the medieval Old Town to Wawel Hill. During the walking tour, see the highlights and main attractions of Krakow as you learn about their history including Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and Sukiennice. Also, visit some of the lesser-known parts of the city that only the locals know about. Next, walk around the Old Town to see the highlights of Krakow, but also to discover hidden gems of the city and to learn some incredible stories. Finally, get some tips about the local traditional restaurants, patisseries, and everything else that Krakow is famous for.

Discover the highlights of Krakow's historic Old Town & New Town and learn more about the monuments from a private guide during a 4-hour walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Polish kings as you explore the famous Royal Route from the medieval Old Town to Wawel Hill.  Meet at Little Market Square and make your way to the main market square to admire the Gothic exterior of St. Mary's Basilica. Marvel at the decorative details of the historic Cloth Hall, where traveling merchants would meet to discuss business and barter their wares. Pass one of the world's oldest universities, Jagiellonian University. Continue to the architectural complex of Wawel Hill to discover centuries-old churches and beautiful Renaissance buildings, such as the royal residence of Wawel Castle. Look inside Wawel Cathedral, where the kings of Poland were crowned and laid to rest. People usually visit the Old Town of Krakow but overlook the new contemporary history which is even more interesting. During the tour, get to know the whole history of the city and have an opportunity to see how everyday life looks like. Become acquainted with the turbulent history of Poland and Krakow, from World War II and the Polish People's Republic to the present. Find out how Krakow has become the most modern city in Poland with numerous business centers and tourists. Opt for an extended 6-hour tour to include a visit to the beautiful Kazimierz district, a historic place full of life and significant for cultural growth in Krakow, well known for being Jewish district of Krakow. Nowadays it has become a hub for cultural life in the city, while maintaining its historical spirit. Your guide will tell you the history of this area, take you to its highlights, and also show you hidden gems known only by locals.

The culture of eating has strong roots among Polish people and your professional guide will show you the best dishes from Polish cuisine in two or three carefully chosen local venues. At these places, you will get the special chance to try, compare, and choose the flavor from rich range of traditional dishes you like the most.  Discover the Old Town area. Don’t miss the best sights like St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall, or Wawel Hill during your walking tour between meals. Your guide will lead you through Polish cuisine as well as through the highlights of the Old Town.  Choose the 2.5-hour tour to try a basic set of food in two places including different kinds of dumplings, Polish meats, and other specialties, in addition to one soft drink and cake and coffee/tea (excluding soup and beer). Opt for the 3.5-hour tour to taste even more traditional Polish food at three venues. Try various kinds of dumplings, different kind of polish meats, other specialties, traditional soup, and one soft drink or beer, as well as cake and coffee/tea. Hear about Polish traditions and customs and what meals are related to which occasion.  To experience even better the culture of Poland select the special 5-hour option: a combination of tasting not only food, but also vodka or beers (you can choose 8 kinds of beer or 10 kinds of vodka shots) and sightseeing. Get to know the city better with local history and well-kept secrets in lovely narrow alleys and remarkable buildings like Wawel Courtyard or Town Hall.

Discover Krakow, the second largest city in Poland and one of the oldest in the country. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century and was the official capital of Poland until 1596. Krakow has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Polish academic, economic, cultural and artistic life and the city’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recent years. Explore the picturesque streets of the city as you retrace the history of the Stone Age settlements and uncover the story of how it began as a hamlet on Wawel Hill before transforming into a trading center of Central Europe. Visit some of the city’s most iconic cultural venues that emerged after the Second Polish Republic in 1918 and throughout the 20th Century. On the trip, visit the beautiful Wawel Royal Castle, discover the fascinating Wiecliczka Salt Mine, and learn about the rich history of St Mary’s Basilica. Enjoy the luxury of wandering around the city at your own leisure and visit the sights and attractions that appeal to you most, before returning to your transportation to travel back to Wroclaw.

Go beneath the surface of Krakow’s long and tangled history with a tour of the one-of-a-kind Underground Museum. Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry and an exclusive private tour that allows you to avoid the crowds and enjoy the exhibition in a small intimate group. Reach the museum under Krakow's famous Market Square and follow your guide through underground corridors, learning about the countless relics and items uncovered by archeologists. Take advantage of the private tour setting to adjust the tempo and topics of the tour to your tastes. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of an earlier Krakow as you stroll through the city's original streets and cellars of buildings that no longer exist.  Then continue your private tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Krakow. Admire the beauty of monumental Wawel Castle and the cozy Kazimierz District. Walk along the famous Royal Route from the Middle Ages and pass top sights like St. Mary's Basilica and Cloth Hall. Visit hidden gems with your guide that will make you feel like a local.