Introduction
This tour is a must for people visiting Krakow for the first time! It retraces the history of Krakow as the former capital of Poland. During the tour, which is to give you general impression of the city, we will follow the co-called Royal Route, visiting the most famous and historic sites in Krakow: the Wawel Hill, Royal Castle and the Cathedral, Old Town, Market Square - all these places are much more than just symbols of Krakow. A journey through the labyrinth of the medieval streets of Krakow gives you the chance not only to see the beauty of the architecture but also, while listening to fascinating local stories and legends, to feel the magic atmosphere of our unique city. Our licensed and experienced guides, who know Krakow as the back of their hand, will not only tell you the stories about Polish former capital city, but also advise you on the best restaurants, pubs, jewellery shops, museums, hotels, hairdressers and shopping centres, and many more. During that tour you can also see Kazimierz - the former Jewish Quarter - to understand the Jews, their religion, customs and culture and their role in Europe. Kazimierz district became world famous thanks to the movie Schindler's List made here by Steven Spielberg. A visit to Kazimierz presents a unique opportunity to see how the Jewish community was organized and how it coexisted with Catholics for more than 600 years.We will also show you the places that create the special atmosphere of Kazimierz now, and try to explain why Poland without the Jewish minority is a different country.

Programme
We will start from the Main Market Square - the biggest medieval square in Europe, with the Renaissance Cloth Hall (where famous stall shops with the souvenirs are). St.Anna's Street will guide us to the University Quarter, paying special attention to Collegium Maius - the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University. From here, through the Planty Garden, we will go to see the Bishop’s Palace and the Franciscan Church, where we will admire the exceptional stained glass windows and art nouveau. Grodzka and Kanonicza Streets will lead us to the Wawel Hill, for centuries the centre of power of the Polish state, with its magnificent Renaissance Royal Castle and the Cathedral with the royal tombs, Sigismundus’ Bell and the crypt. We will also go to visit the former Jewish town - Kazimierz, to discover there the places shown in the Schindler's List movie.
We will follow Jozefa Street, to see the courtyard filmed in the ‘Schindler’s List’ movie, which will take us to the New Square, where students and artists of Krakow spend their free time. Ciemna Street - a typical Jewish district street - will guide us to Szeroka Street - the heart of the former Jewish city, where we will see the Remuh Synagogue and the Old Cemetery, Mykwah, and Helena Rubinstein’s birth place. From here we will go back to the Main Market Square to visit St. Mary’s Basilica with the marvelous medieval altar.

Pickup location
by the Town Hall Tower (Main Market Square)



Style
Culture, Heritage & History

Tour operate
Daily

Pickup time
10 AM

Group size
Minimum 1, Maximum 20



Duration
Approximately 3,5h

Our offer includes
An Expert English City Guide’s service; entrance fees (St. Mary’s Basilica, Wawel Cathedral)

Other languages available on request
French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Croatian, Czech

Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour

Exclusion
Any additional drinks and food, sunscreen and hats, and tips or gratuities for your local guide

Sales and tour reservations
Tickets can be booked:
by phone: +48 509 650 504, +48 12 632 31 55
by fax: +48 12 632 31 55
directly from the guide before the beginning of the tour

Group reservations
Discounts for groups over 10 PAX

office@cracowplanet.com

Hotline
Local help & advice
+48 509 650 505 (24h)

Our recommendation
You can combine this tour with the tour ‘Schindler's List’ or tour Wieliczka Salt Mine to make your visit to our city complete.

Additional information
If you need transport during the tour please contact us