GuruWalk Original
Free tour

Free Tour Krakow: Old Town and Wawel Castle

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on September 18, 2018

We, the Krakow Explorers team, challenge you to join our tailor made tours for people who want to experience high quality excursions. Our team consists of licensed guides, professional historians and archaeologists who know all the crooks of the former Polish capital. Our goal is to make every person who sets foot in Krakow fall in love with this city.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Welcome to the tour of the old town!
On this free tour you will discover the history and culture of Krakow. We will share with you the secrets and legends of this beautiful ancient city. Together we will know the most important and most beautiful places such as:

  • the Basilica of Santa Maria
  • the market square
  • the municipal theater
  • the barbican
  • the medieval wall
  • the Cloth Hall
  • the Jagiellonian University
  • and at the end the Wawel castle and... the Krakow dragon!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Rynek Gwny 4 33332 Krakw Poland
    Rynek Gwny 4 33332 Krakw Poland
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    All our tours start in front of the Basilica of St. Mary (Kościół Mariacki). Look for your guide with the ORANGE umbrella for our tours. See you there! The meeting place is in front of the St. Mary's Basilica at the Main Market Square. Your will wait for you with the orange umbrella and the sign FREE TOUR. See you there!

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Rynek Główny
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Basílica de Santa María
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego w Krakowie
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Barbakan Krakowski
  • 5
    Outside visit
    St. Florian's Gate
  • 6
    Outside visit
    clothing store
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Eros Bendato
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Collegium Maius
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Bazylika Franciszkanów św. Franciszka z Asyżu
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Wawel Cathedral
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Wawel Royal Castle
  • 12
    Outside visit
    wawel dragon

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Milena 03 Oct 2023
Bogotá

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Excelente tour, el guía tiene conocimiento suficiente para resolver tus dudas y vamos a tiempo con él
Christine 02 Oct 2023
Melbourne

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
Emily was amazing!! We have done a few different walking tours this trip and have both agreed that Emily has been the loveliest and most informative guide we’ve had so far! If I’m ever back in krakow, I will definitely jump on another one of her tours!
Udi 02 Oct 2023
Israel

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Emily is a great guide (and also seems like a great person). I highly recommend doing the tour with her
Jasmina 01 Oct 2023

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Great experience, amazing and very knowledgeable guide!
Christian 01 Oct 2023
Santa Monica

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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