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Delve into Krakow's medieval past on this self guided audio tour, with tales of ancient kings and fire-breathing dragons, on this tour of the historic old town and castle. You’ll hear how Krakow was transformed into a royal city – and Poland’s capital until 1596 – after starting out as a humble merchant town.
Our walk starts in the city’s medieval market square and ends just outside Wawel Castle, the first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Krakow’s whole old town was the first city in Europe to be given UNESCO World Heritage status too.)
Some of the highlights you can look forward to include:
• The story of St. Mary's trumpeter
• Krakow's legendary fire-breathing dragon
• A walk around Wawel Castle and the Royal Palace which are open from 10am to 6pm
• Stories about St. Mary's Basilica and the Wawel Cathedral
• The Kraków Barbican, a medieval fortress
• A short visit to the Bishop's Palace, the former home of Pope John II
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends at Smok Wawelski
Itinerary
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St Mary's Basilica (Pass by)
Pass by Krakow's iconic St. Mary's Basilica. Hear the legend behind the two towers. You can also listen intently as the Krakow trumpeter plays his hourly bugle call. Entry to the Basilica is not included.
Admission ticket free -
Slowacki Theatre (Pass by)
The tour stops briefly outside the Slowacki Theatre.
Admission ticket free -
St. Florian's Gate (Pass by)
The tour passes by Saint Florian's Gate.
Admission ticket free -
Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny (Pass by)
The tour passes by the Rynek Underground.
Admission ticket free -
Town Hall Tower (Pass by)
The tour passes by the Town Hall Tower.
Admission ticket free -
Jagiellonian University Collegium Iuridicum (Pass by)
The tour passes by Jagiellonian University.
Admission ticket free -
Collegium Novum (Pass by)
The 600-year-old major college of Poland's oldest university. This beautiful building was completed in 1400. We'll visit the courtyard on the tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The historic residence of the Bishop of Kraków, as well as the former home of Pope John Paul II. Entry inside is not permitted.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour stops briefly at Church of Saints Peter & Paul.
Admission ticket free -
Wawel Royal Castle (Pass by)
Wawel Royal Castle is one of the most important historical sites in Poland. Hear about the Krakow Dragon and the kings of Poland. Entry to the grounds is free, but the buildings cost extra.
Admission ticket free -
Wawel Cathedral (Pass by)
The tour passes by Wawel Cathedral.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour passes by Senatorska Tower.
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(Pass by)
The tour passes by Sandomierska Tower.
Admission ticket free -
Monument of the Wawel Dragon (Pass by)
The tour ends at Smok Wawelski.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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