Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Tour by Walkative!
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Our Secret Traveller rates this tour highly as "the perfect introduction to Krakow's Old Town". "Lasting approximately 2.5 hours, this tour is a must do when in the magnificent Old Town of Krakow. The local guides are very knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely enthusiastic, delivering potentially heavy content in a really accessible, digestible way at a relaxed pace - making for an interesting and enjoyable journey through the Middle ages to present day in this charming, historically important part of Krakow. All the key sights are covered and the local tips from the guides were excellent!"
Overview of the tour in Krakow
Welcome to the heart of Krakow, where history, culture, and beauty intertwine. The Old Town that survived the Second World War pulsates with the ambiance of the days when it was the capital of Europe’s largest country. Join us for a tour of a city that hasn’t changed much since the Middle Ages to discover why it was included on the first-ever UNESCO Heritage List!
Explore the Royal Route:
Following the Royal Route, you'll pass by breathtaking landmarks, including the magnificent Wawel Castle, the awe-inspiring St. Mary's Basilica, and the bustling Main Market Square. Each site holds a piece of the city's story, and our expert guides will bring those stories to life, adding the precious context of the history and culture of Poland.
Cultural Hub:
We will show you where to find traces of the city's heyday in the 15th and 16th centuries when Copernicus walked these streets.
A UNESCO World Heritage Gem:
The Old Town & the Wawel Castle are UNESCO World Heritage Sites for a good reason. Its charming streets, stunning architecture, and rich history make it one of Europe's most well-preserved and cherished destinations.
This activity includes:
- Wawel Royal Castle
- St. Mary's Basilica
- St. Florian's Gate
- Main Market Square 21a Lux
- English-speaking guide
- History
On arrival
Between the Barbican and St. Florian's Gate - the medieval city walls area.
Things to note
Please arrive at the meeting point on time.
ATTENTION - booking rules
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travellers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel to a party of 8 or more, please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group, our guide will ask you for the payment (10 euro/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation, please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If the tour takes place outside and the weather conditions may pose a threat to the life and/or health of the participants, the Guide has the right to shorten or end the tour.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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