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Krakow Old Town Walking Tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Krakow, Poland
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Uncover the beauty of medieval Krakow during a 2,5-hour walking tour with a licensed guide. Get to know the unforgettable Market Square with the first sacral buildings, listen to the musical surprise and let yourself be invited to the headquarters of the first university in Poland.

Remains of city fortifications will show you the size of the city. The icing on the cake will be the admiration of the architecture of the Wawel Cathedral and the courtyard of the Wawel Royal Castle. The tour will be enriched by legends, stories about great Poles and unique interiors of Krakow's churches.

– 2,5-hour walking tour with licensed guide

– Fortifications of the Old Town

– The Main Square with unusual objects

– History of the founding of the Jagiellonian University

– The place of coronations, weddings and royal funerals

– The courtyard of the Royal Castle -time of splendor and uniqueness

What's Included

  • Professional guide

    Meeting Location

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    Rynek Główny 1
    31-042 Kraków, Poland

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    End point

    Wawel 5
    31-001 Kraków, Poland

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    Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

    1. Meet your guide by the Town Hall Tower on the Market Square2. Learn about the city's defence history, its power and beauty3. Go back to the times when the Main Market Square was a commercial, social and entertainment function4. Hear about the unprecedented archaeological research that allowed the opening of a new museum5. Enter the headquarters of the oldest Polish university, where they studied well-known and admired by today's World6. Learn of the Wawel Cathedral, where the relics of saints, royal, princes and bishops sarcophagus testify to the extraordinary character of the place7. Get to know the history of Italian artists and the tasks the Polish king set before them in the Royal Castle8. Meet the symbol of Krakow - a fire-breathing dragon.
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    3 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Wawel Cathedral

    Our guide will take you to one of the most important and breathtaking cathedrals in Poland. He will tell you about the history of construction, its significance yesterday and today. We will show the beauty of architecture but also sarcophagi of Polish kings.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • A minimum of 3 people per booking is required

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Krakow Old Town Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-104473P1

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
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