Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour

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(244 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle.

The small fee you pay to Viator is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you.
We meet in front of the towers of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella.

On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter.

What you'll see:
Krakow Barbican
Medieval City Walls
Wawel Royal Palace
Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II)
Wawel Cathedral
St. Mary's Basilica
Cloth Hall Market
Collegium Maius
Main Market Square

What's Included

Guided tour of Krakow's main sights
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the two tours of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella.

End point

The tour ends at Wawel Castle, where you can walk back to the Old Town main square in 10 minutes.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    See the fabulous architecture and learn the fascinating history of one of Europe's most beautiful Old Towns.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • St Mary's Basilica (Pass by)

    See one of Poland's most famous churches and hear the story of the famous Krakow trumpeter.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius

    Visit Poland's most historic University and learn about former student Nicolas Copernicus

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See the Second Largest Palace in Krakow and the former home of Pope John Paul II

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Wawel Royal Castle

    Enter the grounds of Wawel Castle with your guide. See the beautiful Renaissance Palace and Poland's Royal Cathedral.

    30 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate 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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