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Discover the best of Kraków on this full-day private walking tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Begin in Kazimierz, the historic Jewish Quarter, visiting landmarks like the Old Synagogue and Schindler’s Passage while learning about Jewish heritage and the area’s modern cultural revival. Continue to Wawel Hill to explore the grand Wawel Castle, the richly decorated State Rooms, and the historic Wawel Cathedral—once home to Polish royalty. After a break for lunch, follow the Royal Route into Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Jagiellonian University, St. Florian’s Gate, and the medieval city walls. In the Main Market Square, admire the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica, where you'll hear the legend of the hourly trumpet call. This comprehensive tour blends history, culture, architecture, and local legends, offering first-time visitors or returning travelers a deep and engaging look into Poland’s former royal capital.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Remuh Synagogue at Szeroka 40, 31-053 Kraków, Poland
Krakow Old Town. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Itinerary
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1
Explore Kazimierz, the Jewish Quarter while learning about the Jewish history in Poland.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Enter the Old Synagogue, one of the oldest surviving synagogues in Europe, built in the 15th century (tickets included). Afterwards, finish your tour at a café, where your guide will happily share recommendations for you on how to best spend the rest of your time in Poland.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Wawel Royal Castle
Visit Wawel Castle, which was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world (tickets included). Admire the rich decoration of the State Rooms, the medieval residence of Polish kings, and see the Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and former coronation site (tickets included).
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Tour Krakow’s Old Town, where you will see many of its highlights, including the Royal Road, the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and St Andrew’s Church among others. Wander around Market Square, and admire the Cloth Hall, the Town Hall Tower and other medieval monuments. You will also enjoy a lunch break at Old Town (at your own expense).
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Jagiellonian University- Collegium Medicum
In the afternoon, visit the courtyards of the Jagiellonian University, one of the world’s oldest universities whose alumni include the Renaissance polymath Nicolaus Copernicus.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St Mary's Basilica
Visit St. Mary's Basilica with tickets included, and like in the old days, you may hear the legendary St Mary’s Trumpet Call played from its towers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Wawel Cathedral
where your guide can explain how this site of royal coronations and burials is deeply tied to Polish national identity
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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