Free tour

Complete tour of Krakow: Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Krakow Ghetto. A journey through history and culture.

5.00

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Kraków

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: Italian

Guru: Andrea

PRO

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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 have 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! Feel free to contact me for tour information and bookings.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Krakow Sightseeing Tour: A Journey to the Heart of History

Join us on a tour to discover Krakow's most significant sites, from its medieval history to the memory of World War II.
We start at the Grunwald Monument , dedicated to the famous battle of 1410. We will visit the Barbican and 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'll continue to the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) , admiring St. Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall . We'll stroll through Planty Park and visit the Papieski University , linked to Pope John Paul II.

A visit to Wawel Castle and the Cathedral will take us to the residence of Polish kings, while the Kazimierz district will immerse us in Jewish history, with the Old Synagogue and Plac Nowy . We'll end at Ghetto Square , home to the Eagle Pharmacy , a symbol of resistance during the Nazi occupation.
This tour will take you to discover Krakow's most iconic sights, combining its architectural beauty, its academic life, and the historical memory of World War II. This experience will allow you to delve deeper into the city, on a journey that will remain in the heart of every visitor.

Please feel free to contact me for tour information and reservations.

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How much to pay for a FREE TOUR?
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE for this tour, and everyone is free to make a contribution at the end of the tour. Typically, people leave a tip of between €15 and €50 per person, depending on their satisfaction with the tour.

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 in Plac Jana Matejki in Krakow, exactly in the centre of the square.

Outside visit

Grunwald Monument

Outside visit

Barbakan Krakowski

Outside visit

St. Florian's Gate

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).