Free tour

Once upon a time… Kraków in stories

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Acceptable(1)

Kraków

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Szymon

Registered on 4 September 2025

Hey everyone! I grew up in Kraków, and this amazing city still surprises me almost every day. So, what's the most unique thing about it? I’d say it's the versatility. Kraków isn't just history, with its incredible monuments and museums. It isn't only about culture, with its great theaters, street music, and local bands. And it's not only about the good food (let's be honest—it's very, very good). It's more than that. It's the feeling you get when you experience all of it together. If you're interested in discovering what Kraków is really about—I'd be happy to show you. Let's stay in touch!

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

Once upon a time…

Do you still remember that phrase? If not, let me help you recall it.

We often think that fairy tales and legends are only for children. Yet many were originally meant for adults. And—surprise—Kraków is full of legends, fairy tales, and mysterious stories waiting to be discovered.

From the very beginning, stories were meant to be told. They carried knowledge—sometimes practical, sometimes hidden—like which animal is truly the most dangerous. (Usually the wolf… but here in Kraków, it’s the DRAGON.)

Why start here? Because I love stories, and I love sharing them.

On this tour, you’ll hear the most fascinating—sometimes daring, sometimes slightly crazy—tales about Kraków. It’s a unique chance to explore the city through its intangible heritage, through stories that have shaped its spirit.

We start at the Barbican, wind through the heart of the Old Town, and finish where it all began—on Wawel Hill, beneath the shadow of the mighty dragon.

Are you ready? (I know you are…)

Book your spot now and let Kraków’s legends come alive before your eyes.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

3W8R+4J7 Kraków, Poland

1. We meet at the main entrance to Barbican. 2. I will wear a T-shirt in the colors of the Polish national team.

Outside visit

Barbakan Krakowski

The Barbican is a late 15th-century defensive outpost, once connected to the city walls. Built in Gothic style, it is a massive circular brick fortress with seven turrets and thick walls over three meters wide. Today, it stands as one of the best-preserved structures of its kind in Europe and a reminder of Kraków’s medieval strength.

Outside visit

The Adam Mickiewicz Monument

The Adam Mickiewicz Monument stands in the Main Market Square of Kraków, just in front of St. Mary’s Basilica. The statue shows Mickiewicz elevated on a tall pedestal, surrounded by four figures representing the Fatherland, Science, Poetry, and Valor. It is one of the city’s most beloved meeting points.

Outside visit

Basilica of Santa Maria

St. Mary’s Basilica in Kraków is a striking Gothic church located on the Main Market Square. It is famous for its two unequal towers and the magnificent wooden altarpiece by Veit Stoss, one of the largest Gothic altarpieces in the world. Every hour, the Hejnał Mariacki—a trumpet signal—plays from the taller tower. The church remains a central landmark and a symbol of Kraków.

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).