Free tour

Unique tour of Krakow Old Town - an unforgettable journey

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Kraków

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Natalie

Registered on 22 May 2024

I am a licensed Krakow guide with advanced knowledge of history and I am offering a unique insight into the story of Krakow, old capital of Polish kings, through the prism of Polish and European history. I am a hobbyist-historian and ardent traveller and I seek to help the tourists to understand the history of Poland in a global context, at the same time keeping them entertained and well cared for. My company Cool Dragon seeks to promote the experience of Polish history and culture with the beauty of Polish nature and land. Hence, I am also offering tailor-made tours through the most scenic routes in Poland’s most beautiful national parks and merge various kind of attractions to give people the most sensational and holistic experience of their stay in Malopolska region.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

As a licensed Krakow guide and a hobbyist-historian, I am offering you a unique insight into the story of Krakow, old capital of Polish kings, through the prism of Polish and European history. My aim is to help you comprehend the history of Poland in a global context and to keep you entertained and well cared for throughout the duration of the tour.

In the course of this journey, you will see and learn of the most important landmarks in Krakow Old Town including St. Adalbert Church, Cloth Market Hall, St Mary's Basilica, the oldest University in Poland (Jagiellonian University), the former residence of Pope John Paul II and the unique interiors of St. Franciscan Church. We complete our tour in the place most cherished by the Polish people - Wawel Hill - the former residence of Polish kings and bishops, where you will learn of Poland’s golden age of glory and hear stories of royal life and romance.

This tour is a TRAVEL IN SPACE AND TIME and shall leave you immensely enriched in knowledge and understanding about global historical processes.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

plac Mariacki 9, 33-332 Kraków, Poland

In front of the main entrance to St. Mary's Basilica, at the Old Market Square. Please, look out for the British (Union Jack) umbrella.

Outside visit

Basilica of Santa Maria

The most important gothic church in Krakow, apart from the Royal Cathedral, with famous late gothic altar of Veit Stoss

Outside visit

Church of St. Wojciech

One of the oldest romanesque churches in Krakow with interesting history dating back to early medival times

Free entry

Cloth Market Hall

The medieval Cloth Market Hall testifies to the old trading traditions of the city of Krakow located at the crossroads of major European trade routes

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).