About the tour

Just arrived in Krakow? Start here.

Join me for a history 2-hour free walking tour through Krakow’s historic heart, from the medieval Old Town to Wawel Hill – the best introduction to the city for first-time visitors.

We’ll explore Krakow’s most important landmarks and uncover the stories behind them: the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, the old university quarter, the Royal Route and Wawel Hill. Along the way, you’ll learn how Krakow grew from a medieval town into one of Poland’s most important cities, hear stories about kings, merchants, students and ordinary Krakowians, and discover some of the legends and curious details that are easy to miss when exploring on your own.

But this tour is not just about dates and monuments. We’ll also talk about Krakow today – local customs, Polish culture, food, everyday life and the little things that will help you understand the city better during your stay.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have a good overview of Krakow’s history and its most important sights, a few stories to remember, and plenty of ideas for what to see, eat and do next.

On the tour you’ll discover:

• Jan Matejko Square and the Grunwald Battle Monument
• St. Florian’s Gate and the old city walls
• Main Market Square & St. Mary’s Basilica
• Jagiellonian University Quarter
• Bishop’s Palace and the famous Pope John Paul II’s window
• The Planty Park
• Wawel Hill and its royal history
• Krakow’s legends, traditions and local stories
• Tips on what to see, eat and do during the rest of your stay

Whether it’s your first day in Krakow or your first visit to Poland, this is the tour to take when you want to get your bearings and understand the city beyond the postcards.

Please note, that a booking is mandatory for this tour.

This is a pay-what-you-want tour, so there is no fixed price to join except for the small admin fee charged by the booking software provider. At the end, you decide how much the tour was worth to you and tip the guide accordingly.