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Step into Krakow’s dark past on a guided walk through haunted streets, medieval crimes, and ghostly legends. Discover the city’s spine-chilling stories where history meets horror.
Uncover the sinister secrets and forgotten crimes of Krakow’s Old Town on this spine-tingling evening tour. Walk through ancient streets once stained with blood and mystery, hear stories of ghostly figures, and explore the darker side of the city’s medieval past — from executions to alchemy.
Highlights:
• Walk the haunted streets of Krakow’s Old Town after dark
• Hear chilling stories of murders, ghosts, and mysterious curses
• Discover medieval torture, executions, and local superstitions
• Enjoy dark humor and storytelling from your expert local guide
This isn’t your typical sightseeing tour — it’s a journey into Krakow’s shadows. Follow your guide through narrow alleys and centuries of eerie tales, mixing history with humor and horror.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide next to St. Mary Basilica they will hold an excursions.city sign
Itinerary
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1St Mary's Basilica
Uncover the dark secrets of St. Mary’s Basilica. Stand on the site of an old cemetery and learn how wrongdoers were punished in medieval Kraków.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Krakow
Szpitalna & Floriańska - Crimes That Shook the City: Walk the very streets where Kraków’s most infamous crimes were committed. As we pass down Szpitalna and Floriańska, discover the chilling tales of murderers, betrayals, and unsolved mysteries that haunt these cobbled paths
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Krakow
The Reformed Monastery - Hear stories of its hidden undergrounds, preserved mummies and the “Death Bell” once rung for the dying.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Szczepanski Square
Haunted Palaces and Alchemists' Curses: Follow the trail of Kraków’s legendary alchemists. Explore haunted townhouses and palaces, hear ghostly legends passed down through generations – some say the spirits of their experiments still linger here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Krakow
Main Market Square - Executioners and Instruments of Torture : End your journey where justice was once public spectacle. In the heart of Kraków’s Main Square, uncover the truth about the city’s executioners and the tools of torment used on prisoners. Their terrifying stories echo through the square to this day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers cannot join and tickets are non-refundable.
- All group tours are conducted in one language, selected at booking.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and be prepared for the different weather conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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