Krakow Sightseeing Tour: A Journey Through History and Culture

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Kraków

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: Italian

Guru: Andrea

Registered on 21 February 2024

Hello everyone! I'm Andrea, an Italian from Bergamo who has found a home in Krakow. Since I moved here, I've discovered a city that is a real gem, rich in history, culture and fascinating traditions. My passion for Krakow has grown day by day, and now I want to share it with you! I invite you to join me on a tour that will take you to discover the most iconic places and hidden treasures of this wonderful city. From the majestic Market Square, with its lively atmosphere, to the Wawel Castle, a symbol of Polish history, each stop will be an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture. Together we will explore the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, where history and modernity intertwine, and end in the Ghetto Heroes' Square in the charming Podgórze district. My mission is to make you fall in love with Krakow as much as I do! I can't wait to share the beauty and energy of this city with you. Join me for an unforgettable adventure!

Free booking and cancellation

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

Tour description

Krakow Sightseeing Tour: A Journey to the Heart of History

Join us on a tour to discover the most significant places in Krakow, from its medieval history to the memory of the Second World War.
We start at the Grunwald Monument , dedicated to the famous battle of 1410. We will visit the Barbican and the Defensive Walls , dating back to the 15th century, and the Czartoryski Museum , which houses Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, Lady with an Ermine .

We will continue to the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) , admiring St. Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall . We will discover the Jagiellonian University and Collegium Maius , symbols of academic tradition. We will walk through Planty Park and visit the Papieski Uniwersytet , linked to Pope John Paul II.

The visit to the Wawel Castle will take us to the residence of the Polish kings, while the Kazimierz district will immerse us in Jewish history, with the Old Synagogue and Plac Nowy . We will then see the fragment of the ghetto wall and finally, we will end at the Ghetto Square , where the Eagle Pharmacy is located, a symbol of resistance during the Nazi occupation.
This tour will take you to discover the most emblematic places of Krakow, combining its architectural beauty, its academic life and the historical memory linked to the Second World War. An experience that will allow you to know the city in greater depth, in a journey that will remain in the heart of every visitor.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

plac Jana Matejki, 30-001 Kraków, Poland

The meeting point will be under the Grunwald monument at plac Jana Matejki, 30-001 Kraków. You will recognize me by my black umbrella.

Outside visit

Grunwald Monument

Outside visit

Barbacan

Outside visit

Czartoryski Museum

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).