A daily walk through Krakow

4.4(5)

Duration

2.5 hours

Language

Russian

Guests

1-15

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During the walk you will see medieval scenes: you will see a majestic castle, a Gothic church, the Jewish quarter.

Highlights:

Get acquainted with the historical center and its sights (Red Route)
Hear the legend of Wawel Castle and learn how Copernicus studied
On the Blue route, visit the Jewish Quarter, where the town of Kazimierz was before the war

Included:

Guide service

Important to know:

Tour reservations close 24 hours in advance.
There may be more than 15 people in the group, as no tickets are purchased for children. The meeting place and start time for the tour is the same for all participants, with the group gathering at 3:00 p.m.
The tour follows two daily alternating routes. A map of the route and schedule can be found in the "Photos" section.
The tour does not include headphones.
The tour is completely pedestrian. There are comfortable stops along the way and photo-pauses with a good perspective at the sights.
At the end of the tour you will enjoy a question and answer session: you can ask the guide any questions about Krakow, discuss the tour and exchange impressions.

You will hear unusual legends and funny stories about prominent citizens, see the main sights and look into the secret corners hidden from the eyes of tourists.

The Red Route: Historical Center
The Old Town will plunge you into the atmosphere of medieval Krakow. The Wawel Castle will open the legend of the king and the dragon, and the trumpet player of the Marian Catholic Church will charm you with an ancient melody. You will hear about the famous meeting of European monarchs in the 14th century strolling through one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, and at the first Polish university you will find out if Nicolaus Copernicus was a good student. Where are the most interesting stained glass windows of the city, what was sold in the famous Sukiennice, whose faces are depicted in bas-reliefs? A fascinating introduction to the history of the city awaits you, as well as tips on how to get to the best viewpoints or an organ concert.

The Blue Route: The Jewish Quarter
Kazimierz is the center of attraction for young people. It is home to independent galleries, vintage stores and plenty of bars to suit all tastes. But it was not always like this. Before the war, Kazimierz was a separate Jewish town. And so it remarkably combines Christian and Jewish culture. In addition to the nine ancient synagogues, we will meet the majestic church on the Skalka and the Church of the Body of God. You will learn about the pilgrimages of Polish kings, the creator of one of the world's best cosmetics firms and other famous inhabitants. And at the end we will climb the footbridge leading to Podgórze district: you will enjoy the panorama of the Vistula River and find out what is worth visiting on the other bank.