Private Tour: Krakow Walking Tour of Old Town, Kazimierz and Wawel Hill
3 h
Private
By walk
About this activity
Start your private walking tour with a pickup from your central Krakow hotel or alternatively, meet your guide in Krakow Old Town. Then, set off to explore the cobbled streets as your guide explains the city’s rich history. If there's anything you want to see more of, just ask. Your tour is private, so your itinerary can be tailored around you.
Head to Rynek Główny, where stately medieval buildings frame a vast cobbled expanse. Hear how it makes up Europe’s largest medieval square, and admire the gothic exterior of St Mary’s Basilica, built in the 14th century.
Explore the cobbled square and nearby lanes to see highlights including the Cloth Hall, Jagiellonian University and Franciscan Church. Each sight has a story, and your guide will chart the attractions’ history as you walk.
Continue to the Kazimierz district, the city’s former Jewish quarter, and hear how it was the hub of Jewish life in Krakow from medieval times to World War II. Stroll past the buzzing shops, restaurants and cafes, and see the exteriors of the Old Synagogue, Remuh Cemetery and Remuh Synagogue. On your wanders, learn about the Jewish community’s contribution to Krakow through the ages, and how Jewish settlers first put down roots here in the 14th century.
Break for a coffee or soda, teamed with a traditional Polish dessert, and then take public transport to the Krakow Castle area of Wawel Hill. Climb the hill as you hear the legend of the Wawel Dragon, and view the courtyards and exteriors of the castle and cathedral as you learn about Krakow’s royals through the ages.
Lastly, admire the views over the Vistula River before your tour ends in central Krakow. Before leaving your guide, feel free to ask for tips on places to visit, and any directions you might need.
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Head to Rynek Główny, where stately medieval buildings frame a vast cobbled expanse. Hear how it makes up Europe’s largest medieval square, and admire the gothic exterior of St Mary’s Basilica, built in the 14th century.
Explore the cobbled square and nearby lanes to see highlights including the Cloth Hall, Jagiellonian University and Franciscan Church. Each sight has a story, and your guide will chart the attractions’ history as you walk.
Continue to the Kazimierz district, the city’s former Jewish quarter, and hear how it was the hub of Jewish life in Krakow from medieval times to World War II. Stroll past the buzzing shops, restaurants and cafes, and see the exteriors of the Old Synagogue, Remuh Cemetery and Remuh Synagogue. On your wanders, learn about the Jewish community’s contribution to Krakow through the ages, and how Jewish settlers first put down roots here in the 14th century.
Break for a coffee or soda, teamed with a traditional Polish dessert, and then take public transport to the Krakow Castle area of Wawel Hill. Climb the hill as you hear the legend of the Wawel Dragon, and view the courtyards and exteriors of the castle and cathedral as you learn about Krakow’s royals through the ages.
Lastly, admire the views over the Vistula River before your tour ends in central Krakow. Before leaving your guide, feel free to ask for tips on places to visit, and any directions you might need.
Included
- Professional English speaking guide
- Polish dessert with a coffee or soda
- Public transport tickets
- Hotel pick-up
Not included
- Hotel drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.
- Participants will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 3 hours
- Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
- We reserve the right to alter and change tour programs without prior notice due to construction, city closures for events, festivals and so on throughout the year.
- Accommodation information is required at the time of booking
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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Generally, we have enjoyed our private tur of Krakow. It was our first time in Krakow. We left the city feeling that we have seen the majority of the sights although not all. Our tour guide, Lukasz, was a very charismatic young man with a lot of knowledge and interest of the city's architecture, history, and religion. You could tell that Lukasz was genuinely interested in speaking about each monument, Catholic cathedral or Jewish ghetto. His English was good. I appreciated his pace where he would periodically pause when speaking. It allowed us time to absorb and to retain the information better as opposed to the tour guides that throw 1M facts in a second pace at you. My only suggestion to Lukasz would be to discuss the interests of each tourist to get a sense of what they may or may not be interested in or familiar with ex. we passed through the Wawel castle however, we have already been there in the morning. There was no need for us to go back there again. As a result we did not have time to see the University and had to rush in the end. Although, Lukasz spent at least another 30-40 minutes after the 3 hours were up. To become very successful in this business, I would recommend Lukasz to customize each tour based on the tourists' preferences or at least have 3-4 different tour options in his back pocket since with private tours, you cannot apply a one size fits all mentality.
Sylvia the guide was exceptional , took us on a three hour sightseeing journey of informative historical facts, whilst making it very relaxing and enjoyable. Learnt so much which we can look at in more detail in our next visit to this inceredible city