Kraków Cloth Hall

Experience the ultimate introduction to Krakow with a guided walking tour of the historic Old Town. Start your tour in the heart of the city in front of St. Mary's Basilica. Your guide will have an orange umbrella, so you will find him easily on the meeting point. Feel like you've stepped back in time as you stroll amongst the medieval architecture in the Main Market Square, the largest mediaeval market square in Europe. Your professional guide will take you to the top sights of Krakow and inform you of its dramatic history. They will also provide you with insider knowledge of what to visit, see and eat while you're in this beautiful city. You'll end your tour at Wawel Castle, the impressive royal residence of Polish kings.

Discover the dark side of Krakow on this creepy Krakow walking tour. Hear Krakow's legends, scary anecdotes, and the horrifying stories based on true life. Pass by sights like the St. Mary's Basilica, the Cloth Hall, and the Town hall tower as they are lit up for the night. Meet your guide after the sun goes down and get ready for some goosebumps. Visit places you may have seen in the day, but this time discover their true darkness. Stop outside sights like the  Polish Gothic towers of Florian Gate, and the 14th century St. Mary's Basilica. Walk down St. John Street and admire sights in the heart of the city like the Cloth Hall, Town hall Tower, Collegium Maius, City Hall, Maria Magdalena's Square, and Katyński's Square. Take in views of the Vistula River and find out where the legendary city dragon once dwelled.

Following an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Warsaw, get transferred to the train station with a private vehicle. Your English-speaking driver will assist you with the check-in and wait until you are boarded for the train to Krakow. After a short train ride, you will be welcomed by a local English-speaking driver and start your tour via shared transportation to Auschwitz. Embark on a 3.5-hour guided group tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau. Start the tour with a visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp where you'll learn about how its establishment by German Nazis on the outskirts of the town Oswiecim in 1940. After the war, the camp was turned into a museum displaying evidence of the genocide, which you will have the opportunity to browse. In the museum watch a film made after the liberation of the camp shown in various languages. After spending time in Auschwitz continue the tour to the Birkenau section of the concentration camp. Discover how, in 1941, the German Nazis established a new camp called Auschwitz II Birkenau. Between 1942-1945, approximately 1.5 million people lived and died here. Around 90% of them were Jews, others were Poles, Gypsies, Russians, and prisoners from 28 countries of Europe. In 1979, Auschwitz–Birkenau Concentration Camp was listed as a UNESCO World Culture and National Heritage Site. Depart Auschwitz-Birkenau for a 1.5-hour journey to Krakow. You will have three hours of free time to see the Main Market Square in Krakow, the biggest Medieval old town square in Europe. In the Old Town, visit Wawel Hill where the Cathedral and the Royal Castle are, the Town Hall Tower, St. Mary’s Basilica, Krakow Barbican, and Sukiennice, famously known as the Cloth Hall. Absorb the city's unique atmosphere with its thousands of bars and delightful regional restaurants, historic buildings, and horse-driven cabs. During the trip, there will be time to eat lunch in a restaurant. After your time in Krakow board the train at about 8.30 PM, get picked up at the platform and be transferred from the train station back to your hotel in Warsaw.

Take a really short guided tour of the most important monuments of Krakow's Old Town. Enter the iconic St. Mary's Basilica - a characteristic temple standing on the Main Square and admire the wonderful altar by Veit Stoss, which captivates with its intricate woodcarving and artistic craftsmanship. Learn about the origins of the bugle call, the convicts' chapel, the border between life and death, and other interesting facts. Moreover, take a walk around the bustling Market Square, visit the Renaissance Cloth Hall and get to know the historic Jagiellonian University. Wander through the narrow streets, spotting hidden treasures and absorbing the city's rich history...

Step back in time as you walk through Krakow’s Old Town. Not only will you experience the charm of its medieval architecture, but your professional and knowledgeable city guide will teach you about Poland’s history, unique symbols and traditions, and fun facts as well along the way. The highlight of the Old Town is the Royal Route. It begins in the northern part of the Old Town at St. Florian's Church, which contains the relics of the Patron Saint of Poland, St. Florian. The historic path continues on 3 streets, Floriańska, Grodzka, and Kanonicza. You will also walk through St. Florian's Gate, an impressive Gothic tower as well as the only remaining of the 8 medieval city gates. Next, you will visit the Main Market Square. This is the largest medieval square in Europe and home to many historic buildings. The central feature of the Square is the Sukiennice, a Renaissance Cloth Hall with fabulous arcades designed by Italian architect J.M. Padovano. The Royal Route comes to an end at the foot of the Wawel Hill, from which you can look up and admire the Wawel Royal Castle. Explore this impressive old residence of Polish monarchs and adventure into the Dragon’s Den below. The gorgeous Royal Private Apartments and Crown Treasury are a must see, as is the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Stanisław and Vaclav. The Old Town of Krakow Walking Tour will also include a visit to the Jagiellonian University district, home to the oldest university in Poland, and the beautiful Planty Park. You will have a 1/2 hour coffee break during the tour.

See all the sights of Krakow's Old Town including the Planty, Main Square, and Wawel. Travel through its beautiful streets by electric golf cart, enjoying audio commentary as you go. Immerse yourself in Krakow's Old Town and its famous Main Market Square, both located in the very center of the city. Experience the surrounding park of Planty, home to many of the city's most distinctive monuments, as well as the tmospheric Wawel Castle. Hop onboard your golf cart and enjoy expert audio commentary as you go. Hear stories from history as you encounter the following attractions on the route: • Planty with the remains of medieval walls and the Barbican • Main Market Square with Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica • Latin Quarter with Collegium Maius courtyard • Baroque 17th-century Church of St. Anna • Academy of Fine Arts and St. Florian • 13th-century gothic Franciscan Monastery and the Papal Window • Wawel, with the Royal Cathedral and the Royal Castle in all its glory

Begin with a pickup at your hotel. Then, start exploring Krakow in the Old Town. Pass through the Kraków Barbican, which is the gateway to the old town, and see the city walls. After this, drive by the Czartoryski Museum and Świętego Jana on the way to the Main Market Square. Marvel at the historical landmarks and cafes in this public space that is Europe's largest medieval plaza. Then, see the water fountains at Plac Szczepański, a rejuvenated public space, and the Collegium Maius, a university building known for its courtyard and cloisters. Arrive at the Town Hall. See some more renowned landmarks, including the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Bishop's Palace, and the Czartoryski Museum. Appreciate the view of the castle on top of a limestone bluff at Wawel Hill, the Roman Catholic Parish of the Holy Cross, and Juliusz Słowacki Theatre as well. Admire the view of St. Florian's Gate and its Gothic towers, which has been a gateway to the city since the Middle Ages. Head to Planty Park, and then stop to take some photos and shop for souvenirs on Szeroka Street. Afterward, continue the trip with a visit to the historical Kazimierz district. See the Old Synagogue, Popper Synagogue, Remuh Synagogue, and Izaak Synagogue. After that, go to plac Nowy, Dom Heleny Rubinstein, and the Museum of Municipal Engineering. Take a break at the Corpus Christi Basilica, a Gothic church established in 1335 by King Casimir III the Great. Continue to Wolnica Square, where a salt trading route from Wieliczka and Bochnia used to pass. Take photos of Father Bernatek’s Bridge, which is famous for its sculptures by the artist Jerzy Kędziora. Go to Podgórze on the way to visit the Plac Bohaterów, which was a part of the Ghetto. Drive to Apteka pod Orłem and then see Oscar Schindler's factory, which hosts 2 museums. Continue to see the Jewish Ghetto. End the tour at Église Saint-Joseph, a historic church in the Podgórze district.

Travel by golf cart around Krakow’s Old Town while listening to audio commentary. Pass by different sights, including Planty, Main Market Square, and Wawel. Visit the Planty Park that surrounds the Old Town and see monuments located in the park. Hop on board a golf cart and make your way around Krakow Old Town, located in the center of the city. Discover the Main Market Square, churches and cathedrals, and museums. Learn about the city's history from your audio commentary on board. See different sights, including the Latin Quarter, the Church of St. Anna, the Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica, a Gothic Franciscan Monastery, and the Papal Window.

Enjoy audio commentary as you ride through Krakow's Old Town on a heated electric golf cart on this group tour. View sights like Planty park and a 13th-century gothic Franciscan monastery. Hop onboard your golf cart and enjoy expert audio commentary as you go. Hear stories from history as you see highlights in Planty park, like medieval walls and the well-preserved fortifications at the Barbican. Ride to the Main Market square to see the Renaissance-style Cloth Hall and the Baroque St. Mary's Basilica. Admire the Collegium Maius where Copernicus once studied. Pass by the Baroque 17th-century Church of St. Anna, the Academy of Fine Arts, the tower at St. Florian's Gate, and a the papal window in a Franciscan monastery. Marvel at the royal cathedral and castle on Wawel hill.

Our 3-hour tour starts at the Grunwald Monument on Jan Matejko Square. Then, passing along the famous Royal Route from the fortifications, we will reach the delightful Main Square, one of the biggest town squares of Medieval Europe. Here, we’d be awaited by such magnificent monuments as St. Mary’s Basilica (Kościół Mariacki), Kraków Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and the Town Hall Tower. In the Old Town, we may also admire the University Quarter with the oldest Polish academic building and the famous Pope’s Window associated with Pope John Paul II. As we pass by Wawel Hill, our experienced guide will explain the considerable significance of this place for the Polish nation. After a few moments, we will reach the district known as Kazimierz. Historically, it was an independent city from Krakow founded by King Casimir the Great and incorporated a unique in Europe Jewish Quarter. While exploring this place, we will focus on the numerous synagogues and monuments of Jewish culture. We will also visit the filming location of the well-known movie “Schindler’s List” while learning more about the tragic history of Kraków’s Jews during World War II. The entire stroll ends at the picturesque Wolnica Square, serving as the centre of the Christian part of the former city of Kazimierz. Please note: Specific routes and highlights may vary slightly depending on the guide and group preferences, ensuring a flexible and personalized experience.