The Rynek Underground Museum and Main Square guided tour

About the tour

Rynek Główny (Main Market Square) marks the historical centre of Kraków and is undoubtedly one of the most symbolic places for every Pole. Nowadays, it impresses with its abundance of monuments and architectural magnificence, whereas its unique centuries-long history beckons to be explored.

During this stroll, an experienced local city guide brings us closer to the history of the Main Square and old Krakow in a unique place – the Museum of the Rynek Underground (Podziemia Rynku) located under the modern slab of the main square of the city of Krakow. “Rynek Underground” features more than authentic archaeological excavations and thousand-year-old relics. The museum recounts the lives of Kraków’s inhabitants in the Middle Ages and the organisation of the city at that time in an intriguing and modern way. During a visit to the “Rynek Underground”, we will find out about the origin of the wealth and significance of medieval Kraków, feel the bustling atmosphere of the commercial city, discover how many cubits the average 14th-century resident of the city measured, and even get acquainted with objects used for old-time gambling.

We will combine a visit to the museum with a stroll through the Main Square and its most important monuments located there. This walk will allow us to see the square’s most significant buildings, perfectly complementing the stories and historical context we explored in the museum.