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Enjoy the authentic Polish Christmas delicacies, artisan goods and traditions, and immerse in the festive atmosphere leaving the commercialised tourist traps way behind.
Explore 2 Christmas markets with an enthusiastic guide who will share her favourite Christmas specialties (4 samples included!), give you insights on traditions like crib-making and carolling and show beautiful pictures of Christmas markets from the early 1900s.
All this will help you see how much of the old tradition has made it to the 21st century. Spoiler alert: a lot of it!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the ticket office to St. Mary's Basillica (opposite of a small fountain). The guide will be holding a big orange folder with Tour Tailor Krakow logo.
Itinerary
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1Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Experience the original atmosphere of Krakow's Main Square which really was a market for hundreds of years. See pictures of the market from 100 years ago, find out which products at the Christmas market are authentic and sample some delicious foods.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ulica Florianska
Let's recreate what the street looked like 100 years ago. What Krakow people used to buy as Christmas gifts and what they cooked for the Christmas Eve feast? Who owned the best butcher's shop and which toy shop was dreaded by all parents?
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
St. Florian's Gate (Pass by)
Walk out of the Old Town like a Royal. Let's see how the architecture of the gate is represented in Krakow's Christmas nativities.
Admission ticket free -
Planty Park (Pass by)
Have a stroll through the wintery park.
Admission ticket free -
3Stary Kleparz
A hidden gem: reall local market right next to the Old Town. Hordes of Krakow people come here from all districts of Krakow to buy from local farmers, butcher's and bakers. Let's see what they buy and sample some more food!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Shops Selling Real Locally-Produced Goods
Admission ticket free -
4Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Saving the best for last. Let's go back to the Main Square to find out the fascinating stories of 2 Polish chocolate companies and their original shops. Chocolate sample, you ask? Let's do it!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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