Krakow Artisan Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Explore Kraków’s artisan heritage on a compact 1.5-hour tour with an expert local guide. Starting at the Barbican, follow the Royal Route and hear stories about merchants, guilds, and centuries of craftsmanship.
Stop at a ceramic shop to see hand-painted Bolesławiec pottery and enjoy time to shop or take photos. Continue to the Main Market Square and step inside the Cloth Hall, where local stalls present amber, folk art, textiles, and more.
With a small group of no more than 10 guests, this tour combines authentic shopping opportunities with cultural insights, letting you take home both knowledge and unique souvenirs.

What's Included

Guided walk along the Royal Route
Visit to a traditional ceramic shop
Local expert guide
Gratuitie

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is in front of the Barbican (Barbakan, ul. Basztowa), from the Brama Floriańska (Old Town) side. The guide will hold an excursions.city sign.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Barbican, Museum of Krakow

    Discover Kraków’s Old Town through its artisan traditions on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, this compact experience reveals centuries of craftsmanship, trade, and culture at the very heart of the city. The walk begins at the medieval Barbican, where your guide introduces Kraków’s fortifications and the history of the Royal Route, once the path of merchants and kings.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ulica Florianska

    From there, you stroll along Floriańska Street, lined with historic buildings and shops, hearing stories about guilds and crafts that shaped Kraków’s economy.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The next stop is a traditional ceramic shop on Sławkowska Street. Here, you’ll see famous Bolesławiec pottery, with its hand-painted blue patterns, and learn how ceramics became a proud element of Polish culture. You will also have free time to browse the shelves, take photos, or purchase a unique souvenir.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

    Your guide leads you into the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), a historic trading hall that has been the heart of local commerce for centuries. Inside, you’ll discover stalls offering amber jewelry, folk decorations, textiles, glass, woodwork, and other hand-made treasures.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

    The route then continues to the Main Market Square, the vibrant center of Kraków. This small-group experience, limited to just 10 participants, blends storytelling with authentic shopping opportunities, allowing you to see Kraków not only as a historic city but also as a living center of traditional crafts.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Intercrac Sp. z o.o.

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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