Krakow - Old Town Private Historic Walking Tour
Relive the golden age of Kraków, one of the largest and oldest cities in Poland. Dating back to the 7th century and thriving during the medieval times, the charming city is so steeped in history that its Old Town, a UNESCO world heritage ensemble, is dotted with numerous architectural gems of great historical and cultural value, including the military engineering masterpiece of Kraków Barbican - the best-preserved barbican in Europe, St. Mary's Basilica witnessing the Mongol attack in 13thcentury, the Renaissance Cloth Hall - one of the oldest shopping malls in Europe, and Jagiellonian University Museum - the oldest university in Poland.
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Krakow - Old Town Private Historic Walking Tour
What's included in Krakow - Old Town Private Historic Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Barbican, Museum of Krakow
Start the tour at Kraków Barbican, the best-preserved of its kind throughout Europe. It takes little imagination to picture how mighty this 25-meter-round outpost with 3-meter-thick walls would be in its days. A plaque on the fortress tells a legend that a townman called Marcin Oracewicz killed a Russian commander with the first shot from here and defended Kraków in 1768.
St. Florian's Gate
After the outer city walls part of which the barbican formed, you will encounter the beautiful St. Florian's Gate of the inner ramparts, surrounded by Planty Park which used to be a deep moat. The only left of the city's eight medieval gates was once connected with the barbican through a covered passage as a powerful defensive system.
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
This important entrance was the entry point of the medieval Royal Road, through which monarchs, processions, and distinguished guests entered the Main Square. Today, the artery road is called Floriańska Street, boasting an array of bustling cafés and significant historic buildings, such as Poland’s largest pharmacy museum and the House of Jan Matejko, the most celebrated Polish historicist painter.
Inclusions
- Official Tour Guide
- Private Guided Tour
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the Grunwald Monument, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
End Points
- At the entrance of the Jagiellonian University.
