Krakow · WALKING TOURS
Good walking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join a small-group English walking tour from Krakow’s Barbican to Wawel Castle. Guides such as Ania, Chris, Max, and Pawel combine Polish history, local stories, and practical orientation, with stops at the Main Square, Collegium Maius, Bishop’s Palace, Planty Park, and Wawel Cathedral.
“Greta way to learn about the history of Old Town and Krakow. Guide was informative and funny. Worth taking the tour”
Meet your guide outside Hotel Polski for a two-hour evening walk through Krakow’s Old Town. Hear legends, murders, witchcraft, vampires, and true-life tales around St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, Wawel, and the Vistula. Guides may include Navia, Tomasz, Anna, or Stefan.
“Navia was great, she was very informative and happy to answer all questions. She was also very engaging and had a great use of humor when telling us the dark history of Krakow!”
Spend 150 minutes walking Krakow’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide, from St. Mary’s Basilica and the Main Market Square to Wawel Castle. Expect Polish history, legends, city views, practical food tips, and a chance to hear the hourly trumpeter.
“Fantastic. Wonderful tour with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. So much better than your average tour.”
Walk through Krakow’s Kazimierz with a licensed local guide, visiting Szeroka Street, historic synagogues, Remuh Cemetery, and Plac Nowy. Choose a 2-hour option with synagogue entry, or the shorter walk without it. Tours run in nine languages, with private groups available.
“Hidden gem Phillip was really friendly, helpful & knowledgeable I enjoyed the tour with my husband and 2 daughters aged 14 & 10. Highly recommend”
Spend 150 minutes walking Kraków’s UNESCO-listed center, from St. Florian’s Gate and the Barbican to Main Market Square, Collegium Maius, and Wawel Hill. English-speaking guides such as Maciek, Max, Victoria, and Big Tom mix Polish history, legends, humor, and practical city tips. Courtyards at Collegium Maius and Wawel Royal Palace are included.
“Our guide (unfortunately, I've forgotten his name) was informative, funny, and interesting - the perfect combination for a tour guide, in my opinion. We visited some of the main sites in the Old Town, and about halfway through the tour we took a 15-minute coffee/bathroom break, which was welcomed by all.”
Meet your guide outside Hotel Polski pod Białym Orłem after sunset for a two-hour walk through Krakow’s Old Town. Hear stories of executions, torture, murder, ghosts, vampires, and the city dragon while seeing St. Mary’s Basilica, Florian Gate, the Cloth Hall, Collegium Maius, and the Vistula.
“The tour guide had no filter in the best kind of way! Stories full of gore and shocks. The guide was very enthusiastic and you could tell he is very knowledgable. A must see for me.”
This three-hour English walking tour links Krakow’s main sights, from St. Florian’s Church and Floriańska Street to Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, and historic churches. Guides such as Joanna, Magda, and Krzysztof lead the route, with history, architecture, and local tips along the way.
“We were able to learn a lot about an area of which we knew little. Her Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and very passionate about her city.”
Walk through Podgórze with a live guide in your chosen language. See the surviving Ghetto Wall, Ghetto Heroes Square, wartime buildings, and Under the Eagle Pharmacy. Guides such as Olga, Joanna, Helen, and Phil bring daily life, deportations, and acts of courage into focus during this one-hour tour.
“We liked the specific details our guide shared. It helped us understand the circumstances the Jewish and Polish people lived under the control of the Germans. She was very thorough.”
Join City Walks Krakow at 11:00 for a 2.5-hour English walking tour from Rynek Główny to Wawel Castle. Guides such as Dale, Rudolf, and Maciej bring Krakow’s churches, university, royal cathedral, and local stories to life. Expect a moderate pace, a group of up to 25, and outdoor sightseeing.
“It was really enjoyable and really useful to find your bearings in Krakow. Veey interesting and informative.”
Walk from the Old Synagogue through Kazimierz to Plac Bohaterów Getta, learning about Jewish life, Nazi persecution, and Schindler’s List locations. Expect an English-speaking local guide, outdoor stops, a group of up to 35, and a thoughtful 2.5-hour route.
“Superb. Jakob has a deep understanding as well as knowledge of his subject, is thoughtful and very sensative.”
Meet by Saint Mary’s Church for a 90-minute walk through Krakow’s food traditions. You’ll sample obwarzanek, zapiekanka, pierogi, pickles, kiełbasa, highlander cheeses, sweets, and Polish alcohol while guides such as Joanna, Olga, Alicja, and Mateusz explain the city behind each bite.
“Great food tour hosted by Carolina. It was fast paced but very informative and thoroughly enjoyable. Would recommend.”
Spend about three hours walking from Krakow’s Old Town into Kazimierz, the former Jewish district. A local English-speaking guide explains Jewish life, wartime persecution, synagogue history, and Schindler’s Krakow. Expect a small group, optional synagogue admission, and a finish near the Enamel Factory.
“Really informative walking tour with a lot of local knowledge . Our guide could answer every question he was asked with dates places useful information.”
Meet your costumed storyteller beside St. Mary Basilica for a 110-minute English walking tour through Kraków’s Old Town. Guides such as Adam and Patryk share tales of vampires, ghosts, dragons, devils, kings, alchemists, and historic crimes. Expect theatre-style storytelling, a steady pace, and no jump scares.
“It was a nice walk with funny but also interesting stories. I like such walks since you always learn a lot about a city and it's history.”
Walk Krakow’s Royal Route with a live guide such as Arthur, Vlad, or Władysław, seeing Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, Planty Park, Jagiellonian University, and medieval fortifications. Expect history, local legends, and a brisk overview of the Old Town in two hours.
“Arthur was very knowlegable and we enjoyed the tour !!”
Walk Krakow’s Old Town after sunset with an English-speaking guide from Your City Guides. Hear vampire legends, visit an execution site and former cemetery, follow a serial killer’s story, meet two famous ghosts, and finish in a torture chamber. Expect history, crime, humor, and a little garlic.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and kept the audience engaged with the history and the stories. Even in the lashing rain his enthusiasm was great. A trip well worth doing!”
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