Krakow Old Town Private Walking Tour

The Old Town section of Kraków is one of Poland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is an honor usually reserved for specific buildings or landmarks, but the Old Town is so full of outstanding sites of cultural and historical significance that the entire region was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1978, making it one of the first places to make the list. Walking through the ancient capital, with its medieval urban layout, is like taking a walk back in time, with well-preserved churches and monuments that can convey a sense of history in a way that merely reading books could never accomplish. Kraków’s Old Town actually managed to escape much of the damage that ruined historical landmarks in other parts of the country during times of war. All told, the number of Poland’s historic sites that can be found in Kraków is in the thousands! You can actually walk through architectural history just by observing how the styles of buildings changed over the years.

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

Main Market Square - the vibrant Market Square has been around since 1257 and has always been the main place for commerce and socialization in Krakow. Here you’ll find everything you might expect from a European market but on a grander and more beautiful scale. From mime artists to pigeons to charming sidewalk cafes, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to soak up the culture and enjoy some people watching. You can even fit in some shopping in the world’s oldest shopping mall, the 16th century Cloth Hall.

The Gothic St. Mary’s Church is a richly adorned church that leaves a lasting impression on even the most seasoned travelers. The gold-appointed interiors are impressive in their own right, but it is the ornate, colorful wooden altarpiece that was carved by Wit Stwosz with its intricate stained glass backdrop that sets this church apart from the rest of the pack. There are two towers in front, and you can hear the sounds of a trumpet playing from the top of the taller tower every hour. Other equally interesting churches and synagogues can be visited in this magnificent and royal city.