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Walking Tour - Krakow's Old Town

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Krakow Tour Guide - Klaudia P.

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Krakow's Old Town boasts a unique charm as it remained untouched during World War II. The magnificent old buildings, beautiful façades, and remnants of medieval architecture create a captivating atmosphere that keeps visitors returning. Join me as I unveil the intriguing stories and legends hidden within these structures. We will dive into the medieval Krakow while also exploring subsequent centuries, including the impact of World War II.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Barbican

09:40 AM

St. Florian's Gate

Only remaining medieval city gate through which the royal processions used to enter the city

10:00 AM

Main Market Square

The biggest preserved market square in Europe with the monuments like the 14th century St. Mary's Church, the renaissance Cloth Hall, Rynek Underground, the sculpture Eros Bendato

10:30 AM

Collegium Maius

The oldest existing university building with magnificent courtyard patterned after Italian architecture

10:40 AM

Collegium Novum

Universities' administrative building where the Nazis conducted 'Sonderaktion Krakau' - a German operation against polish professors and academics

11:00 AM

Bishop's Palace and Church of St. Francis of Assisi

Bishop's Palace with the famous window, where there is a mosaic these days, through which John Paul II used to talk to the youth. The church has beautiful wall paintings in 'art nouveau' style and great stained glass windows.

11:20 AM

Wawel Hill with the Cathedral and the Castle

The Cathedral was the coronation temple of polish kings and their necropolis as well as of the polish hero's. Both inside and outside you can admire different architectural styles. The renaissance castle has a very unique arcade courtyard patterned after Italian architecture, free for the tourists.

11:40 AM

West wing of the Wawel Hill with the legend about the dragon

Beautiful view upon the city where we will see the dragon from above and where I will tell you the legend which the children at polish school learn

12:00 AM

Ending point

Wawel Hill

Ending Point

Wawel Hill

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee

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What‘s not included

entrance fee to museums

Tour Important Information

We can also meet at a different place, suitable for you for example at your hotel. The tour may have then a different order.

The meeting time is just a default time, we can change it.

We do not enter any museum during the tour unless you request it (for example St. Mary's Church, Rynek Underground). In this case an additional fee will be charged.

Often not available on Tuesday and Thursday morning

Cancellation Policy

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Krakow Tour Guide - Klaudia P.

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Klaudia P.
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About Tour Guide Klaudia P.

I am an enthousiastic Polish woman, fluent in both English and Dutch, and a passionate guide in Krakow. With a background as a Dutch Philologist and a blogger for Dutch timetomomo guide, I am eager to share my deep knowledge and a joyful personality with you. Let em show you the beauty of Krakow, both its well-known attractions and hidden gems. I specialize in bicycle tours, translations, and ensuring you experience the city like a local, filled with empathy and a touch of humor. Choose me as your guide for an unforgettable journey.

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