Kraków Old Town Wonders & Wawel Castle Secrets
Discover the secrets of Krakow's old city and Royal Castle with a passionate local guide on a private or group walking tour. Learn about its secrets and extraordinary stories.
About this tour
Discover the beauty and secrets of old and modern Krakow with a local guide full of passion, who will not only show you the most famous and obvious places of the old city, but will also reveal its secrets and tell extraordinary stories. Begin on the outskirts of old Krakow, in the former city of Kleparz, from where you will go like a king along the royal road, crossing the walls of the former city. Enter the largest city market in Europe through the bustling Floriańska Street, which has been the center of city life for over 700 years. Visit the oldest covered shopping mall in Europe, and maybe even in the world - Sukiennice, learning what traded here centuries ago and what they are famous for today. Hear the baggle call from the tower of the most important church in Krakow, St. Mary's Church. Walk through the university district, travel back in time to the Middle Ages, and in the Collegium Maius building feel like the first students of the Jagiellonian University. Visit the papal window on Franciszkańska Street, travel back in time to the period of communism to understand the strength of the spirit of Polish society and the role played in the path to freedom of the countries incorporated into the Eastern bloc after WWII. On the way to Wawel Hill, meet one of the most outstanding Polish artists - Stanisław Wyspiański, whose stained glass windows are a unique and unusual work of art. Finally enter to Wawel Hill and feel like a King of Poland, the place of coronation and rest of most Polish kings. Hear the stories of famous polish kings and their amazing wifes during a walk around magnificient Wawel town and finally finish you tour by meet scarying symbol of Krakow – dragon.
What's included?
- Passionate local guide
- Private or group tour
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratitudes
Please note
- Most travelers can participate.
- No entry into the building interiors during the tour.
- Cancellation policy: fully refundable until a day before a tour.
- The tour takes place outdoors in various weather conditions - please ensure that you have a hat, drinking water, protection from rain/sun/wind depending on the season, and wear comfortable shoes.