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Krakow Old Town & Wawel Castle Guided Tour

420 Reviews 4.79 out of 5 stars Based on 420 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 96% of reviewers | Krakow, Poland

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Overview

See the beauty of the Old Town with its original Medieval street layout, marvelous architecture, and unique atmosphere that distinguishes Krakow from the rest of Poland. As the former capital of Poland, it has a rich history which is still visible in its architecture today.

What's Included

  • Small group
  • Local Licensed Krakow Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Grodzka 18
30-001 Kraków, Poland

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Wawel 5
31-001 Kraków, Poland

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St Mary's Basilica

Brick Gothic church adjacent to the Main Market Square in Kraków, Poland. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wawel Royal Castle

The Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill constitute the most historically and culturally important site in Poland.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ulica Kanonicza - Kanonicza Street

The street was once part of the hamlet of Okół, connected with Kraków in 1401. Formerly, the buildings along the street housed cathedral canons, and to this day many of their Baroque and Renaissance have remained present.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ulica Florianska

One of the main streets in Kraków Old Town and one of the most famous promenades in the city.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is the first structure in Kraków designed entirely in the Baroque style, and perhaps the first Baroque building in present-day Poland.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny (pass by)

The Museum is situated below the market square of the city and has an area of over 6000 square meters.
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Ulica Grodzka

One of the most well known streets in Krakow
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

The Center of Krakow's Old Town
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Adalbert

Located on the intersection of the Main Market Square and Grodzka Street in Old Town, Kraków, is one of the oldest stone churches in Poland.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wyspianski Pavilion (pass by)

In the late 1990s, Andrzej Wajda was one of the originators of a modern exhibition and information pavilion at Wszystkich Świętych Square; on his initiative, the building was fitted with stained-glass windows made following Stanisław Wyspiański’s projects.
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Church of St. Andrew (Kosciol Swietogo Andrzeja)

A historical Romanesque church built between 1079 and 1098 by a medieval Polish statesman Palatine Sieciech. It is a rare surviving example of the European fortress church used for defensive purposes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower

One of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków. The Tower is the only remaining part of the old Kraków Town Hall demolished in 1820 as part of the city plan to open up the Main Square. Its cellars once housed a city prison with a Medieval torture chamber.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wawel Cathedral

Roman Catholic church and the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Kraków, located on Wawel Hill in Kraków, Poland. More than 900 years old, it is the Polish national sanctuary and traditionally has served as the coronation site of the Polish monarchs.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Krakow Old Town & Wawel Castle Guided 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 (CEST).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. Read more Apr 2025

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

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