Krakow highlights: Old Town and Wawel Castle Walking Tour

What you need to know:

This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle.

The small fee you pay to Get Your Guide is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you.

On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter.

What you'll see:

Krakow Barbican
Medieval City Walls
Wawel Royal Palace
Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II)
Wawel Cathedral
St. Mary's Basilica
Cloth Hall Market
Collegium Maius
Main Market Square

What you will do:

You will see all the highlights of Krakow, with the city's fascinating history brought to life by our expert guides in a fun and approachable way.

Starting at St. Mary's Basilica, you will set off to explore with your guide explaining the rich history and culture of Poland along the way.

Hear about Krakow's most prominent figures, including famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II, and visit the 14th-century Jagiellonian University and Barbican fortress.

Finally, visit Wawel Castle to see up close the majestic exteriors of the 16th-century Renaissance Royal Palace and Cathedral.