Town Hall Tower

This colossal 13th century Gothic tower is the focal point of Main Square.

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Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
A historic district that was formerly the Jewish centre of Kraków.
Schindler's List Passage, Jozefa Street
Small passage that was used for the filming of Schindler's List.
Tempel Synagogue
Tempel Synagogue is one of the first built landmark in Kazimierz district in Krakow.
Old Synagogue Krakow
Old Synagogue Krakow is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue situated in the Kazimierz district of Krakow, Poland.
Old Jewish Cemetery
Old Jewish Cemetery is the oldest municipal cemetery in Krakow.
Remuh Synagogue
The Remah Synagogue is the smallest 16th-century Jewish temple.

Related Tours

Explore Krakow in a Day: Private Full-Day Walking Tour

Previously Poland’s capital, Krakow is one of Europe’s hubs for history and culture. On this full-day highlights tour, you will dig up that history as you explore the best of Krakow, including the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter.

On your private tour, you will:

  • Have the personal attention of a private, licensed tour guide accompanying you throughout your day;
  • Visit Wawel Castle, which was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world (tickets included);
  • Admire the rich decoration of the State Rooms, the medieval residence of Polish kings;
  • See the Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and former coronation site (tickets included);
  • Tour Krakow’s Old Town, where you will see many of its highlights, including the Royal Road, the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and St Andrew’s Church among others;
  • Wander around Market Square, and admire the Cloth Hall, the Town Hall Tower and other medieval monuments; 
  • Visit St. Mary's Basilica with tickets included, and like in the old days, you may hear the legendary St Mary’s Trumpet Call played from its towers;
  • Enjoy a lunch break in the Old Town at a café recommended by your guide (Lunch not included);
  • In the afternoon, visit the courtyards of the Jagiellonian University, one of the world’s oldest universities whose alumni include the Renaissance polymath Nicolaus Copernicus;
  • Explore Kazimierz, the Jewish Quarter while learning about the Jewish history in Poland;
  • Enter the Old Synagogue, one of the oldest surviving synagogues in Europe, built in the 15th century (tickets included);
  • Walk through several of the filming sites used in Spielberg’s Schindler's List, including the iconic passageway;
  • Finish your tour at a café, where your guide will happily share recommendations for you on how to best spend the rest of your time in Poland. 


Your full-day tour is the perfect way to see the city in a day, where you will learn about the country’s medieval history and Jewish history, see all of its highlights, and visit several historic sites, including Wawel Castle, the Old Synagogue, and Jagiellonian University. Your tour begins at one of Krakow's most renowned locations: Wawel Castle, the massive structure sits upon Wawel Hill, overlooking the Vistula River.

The castle served as the royal and political centre of Krakow for centuries, dating back to the eleventh century. Before becoming a museum in 1930, the castle was also a hospital, a military barracks, and a governmental residence.

After your tour of the castle, follow in the footsteps of the kings of Poland as you explore the famous Royal Route from Wawel Hill to the Old Town. Here at Market Square, you will see some of the finest examples of medieval architecture now filled full of shops, bars, and cafes.

Then your guide will take you into St Mary’s Basilica, where you’ll see one of the finest examples of Polish Gothic architecture and see the spectacularly ornate, multicolour altarpiece which dominates the front of the church. Next, enjoy a lunch break in the Market Square, at a local establishment recommended by your expert local guide.

After lunch, pass by the Jagiellonian University, one of the world’s oldest universities, which has been operating since the eleventh century. Then, your private guide will take you to the Jewish District, where you will walk through Schindler’s Passage and visit the Old Synagogue—now a museum, which is the oldest still standing in Poland, having been built in the 15th century. While there, your guide will share with you the Jewish experience after the German invasion of 1939, and what the synagogue now means to Jewish people in Poland.

Your tour ends at a traditional Jewish café, where your guide will give you recommendations about the best local bites before departing with you.

The Best of Krakow: Private Walking Tour of the Old Town and Wawel Castle

Previously Poland’s capital, Krakow was one of Europe’s hubs for history and culture. On this half-day highlights tour you will dig up that history as you explore the best of Krakow, including the Old Town.

On your private tour, you will:

  • Visit Wawel Castle, which was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world (tickets included);
  • Admire the richly decorated interiors of the State Rooms, the medieval residence of Polish kings;
  • See the Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and former coronation site (tickets included);
  • Follow the Royal Route from Wawel Hill to the Old Town;
  • Tour Krakow’s Old Town, where you will see many of its highlights, including the Church of Saints Peter and Paul;
  • Wander around Market Square, and admire the Cloth Hall, the Town Hall Tower and other medieval monuments; 
  • Visit St. Mary's Basilica with tickets included, one of the finest examples of Polish Gothic architecture;
  • Pass by the Jagiellonian University, one of the world’s oldest universities whose alumni include the polymath Nicolaus Copernicus;
  • End your tour at Planty Park, a beautiful green park that encircles the Old Town, occupying the area that used to be the city's defensive walls.

Your half-day tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone new to the city, where you will learn about the country’s medieval history and tour its’ spectacular highlights, including a visit to the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. Your tour begins at one of Krakow's most renowned locations: Wawel Castle, the massive structure sits upon Wawel Hill, overlooking the Vistula River. The castle served as the royal and political centre of Krakow for centuries, dating back to the eleventh century. Before becoming a museum in 1930, the castle was also a hospital, a military barracks, and a governmental residence.

After you tour the castle, follow in the footsteps of the kings of Poland as you explore the famous Royal Route from Wawel Hill to the Old Town. Here at the Market Square, you will see some of the finest examples of medieval architecture now filled full of shops, bars, and cafes. Then your guide will take you into St Mary’s Basilica, where you’ll see one of the finest examples of Polish Gothic architecture and see the spectacularly ornate, multicolour altarpiece which dominates the front of the church. Lastly, you will walk by one of the world’s oldest universities, Jagiellonian University, and visit the idyllic park, Planty Park, which encircles all of Old Town. 

Krakow's Old Town & Wawel Castle: Private Half-Day Tour

Krakow is one of Europe’s hubs for history and culture. On this private half-day tour, you will dig up that history as you explore Krakow's old town, including the Wawel Castle.

On your private tour, you will:

  • Enjoy the ease of a private vehicle, including hotel pick-up from your hotel in the Old Town;
  • Visit the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world, the Wawel Castle with tickets included;
  • Admire the detailed decoration in the interiors of the State Rooms, the medieval residence of Polish kings;
  • See the Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and former coronation site (tickets included);
  • Follow the Royal Route from Wawel Hill to the Old Town on a private vehicle;
  • Tour Krakow’s Old Town, where you will see many of its highlights, including the Church of Saints Peter and Paul;
  • Wander around Market Square, and admire the Cloth Hall, the Town Hall Tower and other medieval monuments; 
  • Visit St. Mary's Basilica with tickets included, one of the finest examples of Polish Gothic architecture;
  • Enjoy time at Planty Park, a beautiful green park that encircles the Old Town, occupying the area that used to be the city's defensive walls.
  • End your tour with a hassle-free hotel drop-off in the Old Town.


Your half-day tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone new to the city, where you will learn about the country’s medieval history and tour its’ spectacular highlights, including a visit to the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage site.

Your tour begins at one of Krakow's most renowned locations: Wawel Castle, the massive structure sits upon Wawel Hill, overlooking the Vistula River. The castle served as the royal and political centre of Krakow for centuries, dating back to the eleventh century. Before becoming a museum in 1930, the castle was also a hospital, a military barracks, and a governmental residence.

Afterwards, your guide will take you into Old Town Krakow, where some of the finest examples of medieval architecture remain today.

Visit the city’s main square, full of shops, bars, and cafes. Your next stop will be St Mary’s Basilica, where you’ll see one of the finest examples of Polish Gothic architecture and see the spectacularly ornate, multicolour altarpiece which dominates the front of the church.

After visiting the idyllic Planty Park, your guide will drive you back to your hotel in the Old Town. 

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