Full Day Private Tour of Krakow's Old Town & Jewish Quarter

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

What shaped Krakow’s soul through royal glory and Jewish resilience? Explore Wawel Castle, its Cathedral, St. Mary’s Basilica and the Old Synagogue with a private guide and Skip-the-Line tickets.

Highlights:
- Discover Krakow’s royal and Jewish heritage with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
- Enjoy Skip-the-Line entry to Wawel State Rooms, Cathedral and St. Mary’s
- Walk the Royal Route past historic churches and Krakow’s Cloth Hall
- Explore the Old Synagogue and uncover Kazimierz’s enduring Jewish heritage
- Take a lunch break, then wander Kazimierz’s vibrant streets at your own pace

Step into centuries of royal pride, scholarly brilliance, and Jewish heritage on this full-day private tour of Krakow, crafted by Rosotravel. With skip-the-line tickets and an Expert Guide by your side, you’ll discover the city’s most important sites and stories at your own pace.

Book your journey through Krakow’s soul today!

What's Included

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
Regular tickets to the Old Synagogue
Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Royal Castle State Rooms, Wawel Cathedral & St. Mary’s Basilica
Private Walking Tour of Krakow’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter with Tickets
Recommendations on the best local restaurants and cafes
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Sheep&Dragon Cafe, Straszewskiego 2, 31-101 Kraków, Poland

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide in front of the Sheep&Dragon Cafe, Straszewskiego 2, 31-101 Kraków, Poland

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Wawel Royal Castle

    We'll start the day with a visit to Krakow’s most popular attraction and the world’s first World Heritage Site: the Wawel Royal Castle. With skip-the-line tickets you'll get in without waiting in long lines and admire the richly decorated State Rooms of the medieval residence of Polish kings.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Wawel Cathedral

    You will also skip the lines to the Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and former coronation site.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Wawel Hill

    From Wawel Hill, you will follow the Royal Route to the Old Town, passing the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, St Andrew’s Church, and many historical palaces.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

    Your Private Guide will share many interesting stories from the Middle Ages as you wander around the Market Square, admiring the Cloth Hall, Town Hall Tower and other medieval monuments.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    St Mary's Basilica

    Like in the old days, you may hear the legendary St Mary’s Trumpet Call played from the towers of St. Mary’s Basilica (skip-the-line tickets are included).

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    After lunch break at a recommended local establishment, your Private Guide will take you to the courtyards of the Jagiellonian University, the world's 13th oldest continually operating university whose alumni includes the Renaissance polymath Nicolaus Copernicus.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Later, you will have the opportunity to learn about the events of World War II and the Holocaust as you explore Kazimierz, the former Jewish Quarter. Here, you will walk through the famed Schindler’s passage

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Visit the Old Synagogue, which was the center of Kraków's Jewish community until WWII. The guide will also show you other Jewish heritage sites, such as the Tempel Synagogue, and give you recommendations on what to order from a local Jewish cafe.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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