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The 15 Best Krakow Walking Tours

76 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Krakow is flat, compact and best on foot. These 15 walks cover the Old Town, Kazimierz and the stranger stories after dark, priced by length and clear about where they start.

Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour - The Bishop’s Palace and the papal window
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Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

1.Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

This 2.5-hour English-language walk links Krakow’s Barbican, Main Square, Collegium Maius, the Bishop’s Palace, Planty Park, and Wawel Castle. Expect Polish history, local stories, and a steady route through the Old Town. Guides such as Ania, Maciek, Chris, and Max have led tours, but your guide will depend on your departure.

“We did this tour on our first morning in Krakow and it was excellent . Helped get us orientated , Lucy was very knowledgeable and helpful . She adapted the tour so we could go in the warm for a bit as it was snowing .”

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Creepy Krakow: 2-Hour City Walking Tour - Florian Gate and the Gothic edge of the Old Town
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Creepy Krakow: 2-Hour City Walking Tour

2.Creepy Krakow: 2-Hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,131 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk from Hotel Polski pod Białym Orłem to Wawel Castle with a live guide, hearing Krakow’s ghost stories, crime tales, legends, and history among illuminated Old Town landmarks. The two-hour tour costs $24 per person, runs in four languages, and is aimed at ages 15 and up.

“Anna was excellent, and she did an excellent job as it was wet and baltic when we were doing the tour but she kept it interesting throughout.”

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Krakow: The Old Town Walking Tour - Stories that make Krakow’s past easier to follow
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Krakow: The Old Town Walking Tour

3.The Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 794 reviews · 2h 30m · from $19

Begin beneath St. Mary’s Basilica, where an English-speaking guide with an orange umbrella leads you through Krakow’s medieval Main Market Square and historic Old Town. Hear the hourly trumpeter’s melody, learn about Poland’s past, take in city views, and finish at Wawel Castle. Guides have included Bart, Aga, Emily, Slavek, and Magda. Entrance fees are extra.

“very informative but be aware there is a lot to get through in the time so a fast walking pace was needed.”

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Krakow: Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Walking Tour - Remuh, the Old Synagogue and the limits of a short walk
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Krakow: Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

4.Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 571 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $27

Explore Kazimierz with a licensed local guide, visiting Szeroka Street, historic synagogues, the Remuh Cemetery and Plac Nowy. Choose a 90-minute walk or a 2-hour option that includes synagogue entry. Guides have included Philip, Barbara, Joanna and Olga. Tours run in several languages, rain or shine.

“This is by far one of the best walking tours I've had. I am disappointed I didn't get the lady guide's name but she is a gem of a guide. She's knowledgeable, friendly and answers all questions in amazing context. I highly recommend d this tour.”

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Kraków: Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English - St. Mary’s Basilica and the trumpeter’s call
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Kraków: Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

5.Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

In 150 minutes, Walkative Tours takes you from the Barbican and St. Florian’s Gate along Kraków’s Royal Route to Main Market Square, Collegium Maius, and Wawel Hill. Expect stories of Polish kings, Copernicus, the trumpeter of St. Mary’s, and the Wawel Dragon. The tour is in English; guides have included Maciek, Big Tom, Victoria, and Max.

“Lucy was amazing. She was so informative, she took her time with everything and was so funny aswell. Loved everything about the tour!”

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Krakow: Evening Walking Tour with Spooky Stories - Stories with more history than hauntings
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Krakow: Evening Walking Tour with Spooky Stories

6.Evening Walking Tour with Spooky Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 500 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet your guide outside Hotel Polski pod Białym Orłem after sunset for a two-hour walk through Kraków’s old town. Hear stories of executions, crime, ghosts and local legends near St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall and other landmarks. Guides speak Polish, English, Spanish or Italian. The tour is for ages 15 and up.

“I was in a small group of five and the tour was brilliant. Alice was full of energy and passion and we were so immersed in what she was telling us despite a very lively fri night in the main square. I wish I had done this on my first night as I learned so much it made me want to explore even more. thanks again for a lovely evening.”

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Krakow: Old Town Guided Walking Tour - The Main Market Square and Cloth Hall
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Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour

7.Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

In about three hours, an English-speaking local guide leads you through Krakow’s Old Town, along the Royal Route and up to Wawel Hill. Expect landmark stops, stories about Poland’s former royal capital, and a coffee break at your own expense. The route is on foot, with some stairs and a hill to manage.

“The walk tour was very informative. Our guide provided us with an appreciation of the significance of Krakow in the history and culture of Poland and its people. We would recommend it to first time visitors to this amazing city.”

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Krakow: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour - The wall fragment: a small remnant with a hard truth
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Krakow: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

8.Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 349 reviews · 1 hour · from $11

Walk through Podgórze with a licensed guide and learn how Kraków’s Jewish Ghetto was formed, how people lived within its walls, and what happened during deportations. The one-hour route visits a surviving wall fragment, Ghetto Heroes Square and Under the Eagle Pharmacy. Guides include Olga, Joanna, Aga and Fil; the tour runs in several languages.

“We enjoyed the tour - many thanks. Karen and Steve”

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Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour - The Bishop’s Palace and a Modern Papal Connection
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Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour

9.Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

This 2.5-hour English walking tour links Kraków’s main square, a church tied to the city’s famous trumpeter, Collegium Maius, the Bishop’s Palace and Wawel Castle grounds. Guides including Dale, Rudolf and Maciej have led lively, story-filled outings. It starts at 11 am and ends at Wawel.

“Very informative and interesting. Maciej was a great and enthusiastic guide with lots of interesting stories and facts. Highly recommend.”

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Jewish Krakow Walking Tour - Synagogues, a square, and a neighborhood’s revival
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Jewish Krakow Walking Tour

10.Jewish Krakow Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk from the Old Synagogue through Krakow’s Jewish Quarter to the former ghetto square with a local guide. Expect synagogue exteriors, Szeroka Street, a Schindler’s List filming location, and the Eagle Pharmacy. The 2.5-hour tour is offered in English, costs $26.60, and ends at Plac Bohaterów Getta.

“Superb. Jakob has a deep understanding as well as knowledge of his subject, is thoughtful and very sensative.”

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Krakow: Street Food Walking Tour - Zapiekanka and Other Polish Street Food
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Krakow: Street Food Walking Tour

11.Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Spend 90 minutes walking central Kraków with a guide and a group of up to 15. Try obwarzanek, zapiekanka, pierogi, pickles, kiełbasa, Highland cheeses, sweets and Polish alcohol, with food stops and a market visit woven together with local history. Guides lead in English, Italian or French.

“Relaxed. Informative. We got to see some of the sights of Krakow and eat some nice food. welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Would recommend.”

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Krakow: Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour - Reading Kazimierz through its streets
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Krakow Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour

12.Krakow Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend about three hours walking from Krakow’s Old Town through Kazimierz to Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory. A licensed local guide explains the district’s Jewish history, points out synagogues and film locations, and puts wartime events in context. The English-language group is capped at 20; synagogue entry costs extra.

“This tour touched our hearts. Margareth our guide was fantastic, exceptional, splendid knowledge, but above all she told us the truth with the heart, above history there was a human being telling everything. Fantastic. No words to describe her outstanding work! It gave us a fantastic time and a lot to think e learn”

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Krakow: Legends and Tales of Old Town Walking Tour - Folklore, history, and a little dark humor
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Krakow: Legends and Tales of Old Town Walking Tour

13.Legends and Tales of Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 1h 50m · from $23

Join an English-speaking storyteller in historical costume for a 110-minute walk through Kraków’s medieval Old Town. Starting beside St. Mary’s Basilica, the tour mixes tales of vampires, ghosts, dragons, historic crimes, alchemists, and kings with views of the city after dark. Adam and Patrick are among the guides praised for their lively delivery.

“Patrick has a fantastic guide. Very lively from the beginning and full of knowledge. You're able to see facets of Krakow you wouldn't normally on this tour, and it's an absolutely beautiful city at night!”

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Krakow: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour - Wawel Hill: castle views and royal context
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Krakow: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

14.Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Spend two hours walking Krakow’s Old Town, from Wawel Hill and the Royal Route to the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica and Planty Park. Your guide connects medieval landmarks with Polish history, local legends and customs. Guides have included Arthur and Vlad, and tours are available in six languages, with a private-group option.

“Very knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the tour . Well worth it.”

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Krakow: Spooky Tales Guided Walking Tour - Follow the executioner’s trail
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Krakow: Spooky Tales Guided Walking Tour

15.Spooky Tales Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Starting at Hotel Polski pod Białym Orłem, this English-language evening walk follows Kraków’s darker stories through the Old Town, from a former cemetery and execution sites to ghost legends and an actual torture chamber. Guides have included Tomasz, Elizabeth, and Ania, though your guide may differ. The tour ends at Mały Rynek.

“Our guide Tomas was enthusiastic, informative & had so much info & legends to share with us about Kraków’s past.. myself & my son thoroughly enjoyed this tour & would highly recommend !!”

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