Private Krakow Walking Tour with Cafe Stop

One walking tour covering all the main sights and stories of Krakow's Old Town, Wawel Castle and Kazimierz Jewish area.

Highlights and Themes

• Private walking tour with an expert guide
• Coffee with a traditional Polish dessert included
• Hear interesting stories, with interactive participation encouraged
• Overview of Polish history and culture
• Visit Old Town, Medieval Market Square, Jagiellonian University, Franciscan Church and the Path of Pope John Paul II
• Wawel Castle area and the legend of the dragon
• Bohemian Kazimierz, Old Synagogue, Remu Synagogue, and the Jewish Cemetery

Tour Price

2018 Rates

Inclusions

Private English speaking guide, coffee or soft drink with Polish dessert, public transport tickets during the tour, many stops for photos and questions

Exclusions

Entry fees to sights and museums, food and beverages except where noted, transport to the meeting point or from the conclusion point, gratuity/tip.

When

All year round
9:30, 14:30 - daily

Meeting Point

At your accommodation In case your accommodation is not centrally located: meeting point can be arranged at the Floriańska 37, 31-019 Kraków or in a previously agreed meeting point.

Conclusion point: Tour ends in the downtown area.

Full Tour Description

Duration: 3,5+ hours

This is a private walking tour, so your guide can pick you up from you city-center accommodation, or you can meet at our office in the heart of the Old Town. Your personal guide will be at your disposal throughout the tour, giving you plenty of chances to ask questions and get to know them, and lots of time to ask for local tips and hints of where to go and what else to do during your stay in Krakow.

Our walking tour begins in the heart of the Old Town, just a few minutes walk from Europe's biggest Medieval market square. From here we'll set out to discover some of Krakow's most famous sights - St Mary's Basilica (outside only), Cloth Hall, Rynek, Town Hall, Jagiellonian University and the Franciscan Church. You'll also get an introduction to Polish history and its rich culture, and you'll get to know some of the characters that have made Krakow and Poland the majestic places they are today. As we go, we'll explore the winding cobblestone streets of Krakow's Old Town, containing some hidden gems and lesser-known attractions.

During the next part of the tour, we'll head down to the bohemian Kazimierz district to learn all about Krakow's Jewish community past and present. You'll take in the oldest synagogue, the old Jewish Cemetery and Remu's Synagogue (all sights outside only) - where you'll hear all about the far-reaching contributions made by the Jews from this area throughout history. Here we'll also have a refreshment break where you'll taste some sweet local specialities.

For the final leg of the tour, we'll climb the slope up to Krakow's castle area - the Wawel. Here you'll learn about the legend of the dragon and become acquainted with the most important royals from Poland's history. You'll hear how they made Krakow the city it is today, and get a sneak peek into the castle's grand palace courtyards, the castle and the cathedral (outside only) and we'll finish up the tour by taking in a view of Krakow and the Vistula River.

At the conclusion of the tour, your guide will help with ideas, tips, directions and more!

Booking Terms and Cancellation Points

• Tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.
• Participants will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 3 hours
• Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
• We reserve the right to alter and change tour programs without prior notice due to construction, city closures for events, festivals and so on throughout the year.
• Programs cancelled within 72 hours of travel date incur 100% cancellation penalty where no refunds are given.
• No show or non-participation on tour/program will not be refunded.