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This intimate experience, limited to just 10 participants, combines storytelling with authentic shopping, allowing you to see Krakow not only as a historic city but also as a vibrant center of traditional crafts.
Discover Krakow's Old Town through its artisanal traditions on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour. This compact experience, led by an experienced local guide, showcases centuries of craftsmanship, trade, and culture in the heart of the city.
The walk begins at the medieval Barbican, where your guide will present Krakow's fortifications and the history of the Royal Route, once a route for merchants and kings. You will walk along Floriańska and Sławkowska Streets, lined with historic buildings and shops, listening to stories about the guilds and crafts that shaped Krakow's economy. You'll also visit a traditional pottery shop and the Cloth Hall, a historic market hall that has been the heart of local trade for centuries.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Barbakan Krakowski, Basztowa - from the Brama Floriańska (Old Town) side. They will hold an excursions.city sign.
Itinerary
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Discover Kraków’s Old Town through its artisan traditions on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, this compact experience reveals centuries of craftsmanship, trade, and culture at the very heart of the city. The walk begins at the medieval Barbican, where your guide introduces Kraków’s fortifications and the history of the Royal Route, once the path of merchants and kings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Ulica Florianska
From there, you stroll along Floriańska Street, lined with historic buildings and shops, hearing stories about guilds and crafts that shaped Kraków’s economy.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The next stop is a traditional ceramic shop on Sławkowska Street. Here, you’ll see famous Bolesławiec pottery, with its hand-painted blue patterns, and learn how ceramics became a proud element of Polish culture. You will also have free time to browse the shelves, take photos, or purchase a unique souvenir.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)
Your guide leads you into the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), a historic trading hall that has been the heart of local commerce for centuries. Inside, you’ll discover stalls offering amber jewelry, folk decorations, textiles, glass, woodwork, and other hand-made treasures.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
The route then continues to the Main Market Square, the vibrant center of Kraków. This small-group experience, limited to just 10 participants, blends storytelling with authentic shopping opportunities, allowing you to see Kraków not only as a historic city but also as a living center of traditional crafts.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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