Krakow Old Town & Wawel Castle Guided Tour
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See the beauty of the Old Town with its original Medieval street layout, marvelous architecture, and unique atmosphere that distinguishes Krakow from the rest of Poland. As the former capital of Poland, it has a rich history which is still visible in its architecture today.
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Brick Gothic church adjacent to the Main Market Square in Kraków, Poland. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture.
It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town.
The Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill constitute the most historically and culturally important site in Poland.
The street was once part of the hamlet of Okół, connected with Kraków in 1401. Formerly, the buildings along the street housed cathedral canons, and to this day many of their Baroque and Renaissance have remained present.
One of the main streets in Kraków Old Town and one of the most famous promenades in the city.
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is the first structure in Kraków designed entirely in the Baroque style, and perhaps the first Baroque building in present-day Poland.
The Museum is situated below the market square of the city and has an area of over 6000 square meters.
One of the most well known streets in Krakow
The Center of Krakow's Old Town
Located on the intersection of the Main Market Square and Grodzka Street in Old Town, Kraków, is one of the oldest stone churches in Poland.
In the late 1990s, Andrzej Wajda was one of the originators of a modern exhibition and information pavilion at Wszystkich Świętych Square; on his initiative, the building was fitted with stained-glass windows made following Stanisław Wyspiański’s projects.
A historical Romanesque church built between 1079 and 1098 by a medieval Polish statesman Palatine Sieciech. It is a rare surviving example of the European fortress church used for defensive purposes.
One of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków. The Tower is the only remaining part of the old Kraków Town Hall demolished in 1820 as part of the city plan to open up the Main Square. Its cellars once housed a city prison with a Medieval torture chamber.
Roman Catholic church and the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Kraków, located on Wawel Hill in Kraków, Poland. More than 900 years old, it is the Polish national sanctuary and traditionally has served as the coronation site of the Polish monarchs.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(448)
The tour was great, and our guide, Margaret, was fantastic. She was a wealth of information on the history of Krakow. If you’re looking for a tour where you’ll learn about the history of the city, this is a great one and Margaret is your Guide!
Dear Krg91011, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! 😊 We are thrilled that you enjoyed the Krakow Old Town & Wawel Castle tour and that Margaret made such a great impression. She truly is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to the rich history of our city, and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to her! 🏰 Since you had such a great experience, we would be super grateful if you could share your review on Google as well to help other travelers planning their trip. 🙏 We hope to welcome you back to Kraków in the future. Whenever you return, we would love to host you on another SeeKrakow tour, such as a visit to the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine or a day trip to Zakopane! Warmest regards, The SeeKrakow Team 🕊️
Our afternoon with Margaret was contemporary and historical with her weaving the history of Kraków – the kings, battles, government, architecture and paintings of castles, cathedrals, churches, universities and buildings - throughout our walk / afternoon together. There were not only suggested places and times to visit in more depth, but also restaurants and even spots to stand to take photos and capture the best memory. When we returned to tour the Wawel Cathedral and Castle, the information she had given, helped us to understand and make connections with / from the audio tour guide. Brava Margaret!
Lots of historical information. We toured a beautiful part of Krakow and our guide was very knowledgeable.
Just back from the most incredible walking tour of Kraków's historic city centre and I'm still smiling. 🏰✨ Our guide Gregory was absolutely phenomenal — his passion for the city's history is infectious, and the way he brought each landmark to life made it feel less like a tour and more like stepping into the pages of a history book. From the grand Main Market Square to the winding cobblestone streets of Kazimierz, every stop felt meaningful and perfectly paced. Gregory's storytelling had the whole group hanging on every word. If you're visiting Kraków, do yourself a favour — don't just walk around, walk around with Gregory. Hands-down one of the best travel experiences I've ever had!
Informative and friendly guide who gave great advice, knowledge and perspective relating to her city
Good tour, Joanna was our tour guide. She conducted the tour professionally and was very knowledgeable
The visit covered much of the city's history and pointed out many important places. It was not possible to cover everything with a thousand-year history but it was a nice flouring.
I booked a private tour for me and my wife and we enjoyed it very much. Our guide Joanna was very knowledgeable and showed us around the old town, explaining the key locations and history of the the area. We explored the back streets, the main square, stopped to see the hourly trumpeter at the top of the tower in the main square and finished the tour at Wawel Castle. Throughout our 3 hour walking tour, Joanna explained the history and significance of the places she showed us, such that when the tour ended we had our bearings and were excited to explore Krakow in more detail on our own. It was an excellent way to start our visit to Krakow.
Definitely wear walking shoes and appropriate clothing for weather. We really enjoy the tour our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable and obviously loves her job as a guide. She made the tour very enjoyable
Private tour with a lovely guide. In February, wrap up warm. We were taken to the trumpeters bell tower, the Jewish quarter and Gog. The Wawel castle and the Cathedral. Magdalena was knowledgeable and fun.
