Greatest Hits of Krakow

The Greatest Hits of Krakow.

The tour provides a comprehensive and entertaining insight into the city's history and modern life. A licensed local tour guide will strive to demonstrate the essence of Krakow, offering insights into its past and present.

We chose the meeting point at the foot of Wawel Hill to make it most convenient for you. In the next 4 hours after meeting with the tour guide, you will explore the city's most popular parts. First, we will climb to Wawel Castle, and after we have explored the royal cathedral and the royal courtyard, we will go to Main Market Square. We'll pass by all the famous landmarks like the Collegium Maius, Cloth Hall, Town Hall Tower, and St. Mary's Basilica. Along the way, you will learn some essential historical facts. But also hear some fascinating stories about Copernicus, Pope John Paul II, and a famous rabbi – Remuh. And, of course, you will listen to local anecdotes you wouldn't find in travel guides.

After a short break in the city center, we'll walk toward the former Jewish district of Kazimierz. It was established in the Middle Ages as a separate town, inhabited mainly by Jews who fled persecution in Western Europe. Gradually, it became one of Europe's major centers of Jewish culture. It is also where Steven Spielberg filmed parts of the famous Schindler's List movie.

This part of the city deserves a separate tour, but you will get general knowledge about the neighborhood as part of this tour.

The tour will end in the Catholic part of Kazimierz, at Wolnica Square. This is a great place for different options to continue exploring the city: grab a local lunch at one of many delicious places in Kasimersz, or return to the city center following Krakowska street (about a 10-minute walk), or stroll along the picturesque Vistula River bank, back to Wawel Hill, which will take a bit longer.

Tour Highlights

• Wawel Hill, with the Royal Castle and Royal Cathedral, which is the resting place of many Polish Kings and famous historical figures;
• See the courtyard of the oldest Polish university
• Visit the largest European market square
• Discover the epicenter of Jewish culture
• See the spot where Steven Spielberg filmed of the episodes of the Schinler’s List movie.

Meeting point

Address: 2 Bernardynska Street, GoogleMap
We meet in front of the main entrance to Bernardine Church.

Ending point

We will finish the tour in Kazimierz Jewish Quarter. The guide will help you to find your way back to the city center.