Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour
Overview
This award-winning Krakow tour in ENGLISH covers the highlights of Krakow Old Town and the grounds of Wawel Castle.
The small fee you pay to Cool Shore Excursions is a booking fee to secure your place. 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.
We meet in front of the towers of St Mary's Basilica in Krakow Old Town main square. Look for the Blue 'City Walks Krakow' umbrella.
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's Included
- Guided tour of Krakow's main sights
- Find our guide in front of St Mary's Basilica, holding a Blue umbrella
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Guide Gratuity
Meeting Location
plac Mariacki 5
31-042 Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Wawel 5
31-001 Kraków, Poland
The tour ends at Wawel Castle, where you can walk back to the Old Town main square in 10 minutes.
What To Expect
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Kraków Old Town
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Mary's Basilica (pass by)
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bishop's Palace
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wawel Royal Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The tour requires walking at a moderate pace
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour?
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Activity code: C-85612P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guided tour of Krakow's main sights.
- Find our guide in front of St Mary's Basilica, holding a Blue umbrella.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Guide Gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The tour requires walking at a moderate pace
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guided tour of Krakow's main sights
- Find our guide in front of St Mary's Basilica, holding a Blue umbrella
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Guide Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The tour requires walking at a moderate pace
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
