A Private Journey Through Krakow’s Story
Krakow City Tours
Your Private Guide to Krakow’s Old Town, Wawel and Jewish Heritage
This Krakow city tour brings together the places that define the city in one flexible, private experience: the medieval Old Town, Wawel Castle and Hill, and the Jewish heritage of Kazimierz, the former Ghetto and Schindler’s Factory in Podgórze. Rather than choosing one or two sights, you decide how much ground to cover and we build the route around it.
The tour runs for 3 hours and is available on foot or as a combination of walking and private car. A walking tour (850 PLN) comfortably covers the Old Town and Wawel, with time in Kazimierz if you’d like it; adding a private car (from 1200 PLN for up to 2 guests, 1800 PLN for up to 6 in a VAN) makes it easy to also reach the former Ghetto and Schindler’s Factory in Podgórze within the same visit, without a long walk between districts.
Whichever format you choose, your guide is with you the entire time, adjusting the pace and focus to what interests you most – whether that’s Krakow’s royal history, its Jewish heritage, or a balance of both.
What You Will See
A single tour that brings together the city’s most significant historical layers.
Old Town
Krakow’s medieval heart, centred on one of Europe’s largest surviving market squares, with St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall at its centre.
Wawel Castle & Wawel Hill
The historic seat of Poland’s kings for centuries, overlooking the Vistula River – castle courtyards, the cathedral, and centuries of royal history.
Jewish Heritage – Kazimierz
Krakow’s former Jewish quarter, its synagogues and courtyards still standing as one of Europe’s best-preserved prewar Jewish districts.
Former Ghetto
The Podgórze district where Krakow’s Jewish population was confined during the Nazi occupation – a quieter, more sobering side of the city’s history.
Schindler’s Factory
Oskar Schindler’s former enamel works, now a museum tracing daily life in Krakow under Nazi occupation.
A quick overview of your private Krakow tour
A quick overview of your private Krakow tour – how long it runs, what each format includes, and what’s worth knowing before you book.
Who This Krakow City Tour is For
This tour suits most first-time visitors to Krakow, though it’s worth thinking about which format fits your trip best. It’s especially suitable for:
Highlights of the Experience
A tour that moves at your pace, not a group’s.
No Walking Add-on
Prefer not to walk? This tour can be adapted with a comfortable electric buggy instead of walking, making it easy to enjoy for guests of any age or fitness level. Just let us know when booking.
Make This Part of a Multi-Day Krakow & Poland Trip
Since a visit to Krakow’s Old Town and Jewish heritage sites features in nearly all of our itineraries, this tour pairs naturally with almost anything else we offer – a day at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a trip to the Tatra Mountains, or a longer route across Poland. Rather than pointing to one specific pairing, our multi-day packages are built to combine this city tour with whichever of those fits your trip.
If you’re only in Krakow briefly, this tour also works perfectly well on its own, with nothing else required.
Why Choose Us?
Krakow rewards a guide who knows which stories to tell and when to simply let a place speak for itself.
Krakow City Tour: Frequently Asked Questions
A few practical questions come up often when planning a Krakow city tour. Here’s what’s worth knowing before you book.
