Old Town with St. Mary's Church and Rynek Underground Guided Tour

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Krakow, Poland

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a professional guide. Visit St. Mary’s Basilica to admire the Veit Stoss altar, then descend to the Rynek Underground Museum to uncover the city’s hidden past.

Highlights:
• Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a licensed local guide
• Admire the Gothic splendour of St. Mary’s Basilica and the Veit Stoss altar
• See the historic Cloth Hall and hear stories of merchants and trade
• Visit the courtyard of Collegium Maius, home to Copernicus’s alma mater
• Discover Kraków’s medieval market buried beneath the Main Square

Perfect for first-time visitors, this compact yet rich walking tour offers an unforgettable introduction to the heart of the city.

What's Included

Entrance ticket to St. Mary’s Basilica
Fast-track admission to Rynek Underground Museum
Outside view: Cloth Hall & Collegium Maius
Licensed expert guide
Guided walking tour of Kraków’s Old Town
Visiting exhibitions other than those listed
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny 31

Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. They will hold an Old Town Guided Tour sign.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Join a guided tour through Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, where centuries of history meet vibrant city life. Explore the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall, and the historic streets that have made Kraków one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations. See the Collegium Maius, the oldest university building in Poland, and learn about its most famous student, Nicolaus Copernicus. As you stroll between architectural landmarks, your guide shares stories about the city’s golden age, merchants’ guilds, and royal processions.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
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    St Mary's Basilica

    The highlight of the tour is entry to St. Mary’s Basilica, home to the magnificent Gothic Veit Stoss altar — a masterpiece of medieval art and storytelling. Your guide explains its fascinating details and history, helping you appreciate its importance to Kraków’s identity.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
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    Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny

    Next explore Kraków’s best-kept secret—hidden just beneath your feet! With skip-the-line entry to the Rynek Underground Museum, you’ll explore a fascinating archaeological world where centuries of history come alive. Follow your expert guide through atmospheric tunnels under the Main Market Square, lined with remnants of old streets, stalls, and medieval trade relics. Hear stories of merchants, craftsmen, and travelers who once filled this thriving marketplace. Cutting-edge multimedia exhibits—holograms, sounds, and projections—recreate the lively rhythm of the Middle Ages. You’ll feel the hum of trade, the clatter of carts, and the heartbeat of a city that never stopped evolving. When you return to the surface, the landmarks of the Main Square—St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall—will seem transformed. You’ve just walked through 700 years of history hidden beneath Kraków’s cobblestones.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

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
  • We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded.
  • Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
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