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The History of Krakow: Old Town & Wawel Castle Tour
- 3 hours
- City Highlight Tours
- Krakow
Choose one of 2 locals available
Experience hosted by Janina & Krzysztof
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Krakow, Poland
- Category
- City Highlight Tours
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Polski
- Included
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- Private Guide
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
- Dive into the intriguing history of Krakow
- Get to know more about Old Town & Wawel Castle
- See main landmarks & their historical relevance
- Enjoy a tour by the side of a history expert
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- All your questions answered by your local host
What you can expect
If you really want to get to know Krakow, then you must retrace its history. Take a trip back in time on a tour that focuses on the Old Town & Wawel Castle and hear from a local source, stories, unknown details, and insights that you can’t usually find in a history book.
This history tour in Krakow will show you the story behind landmarks, statues, squares, streets, and symbols hidden in plain sight. Check out Wawel Castle, Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), Stary Kleparz, and more historical highlights to help you understand how they connect with the Old Town & Wawel Castle in Krakow and how it affected the city from past to present.
Each of the hosts in these tours are history experts and passionate about their city. Check out their profiles and pick the one with whom you share interests - they can’t wait to take you on a tour around their favorite subject and to show you some of their favorite spots in the city. Believe us; they have plenty of stories to tell!
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their city your city!
Choose your local
Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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Janina
The Adventurous Dreamer
4.915 reviewsEnglish・Polski -
Krzysztof
Licensed local Krakow Tour Guide
5.0English
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at In front of the museum - Krakow to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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Old Town & Wawel Castle
Your history tour in Krakow will focus on Old Town & Wawel Castle. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Krakow -
Historical Highlights
Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host -
Hidden Treasures
During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book! -
Storytelling Journey
As you discover the historical side of Krakow, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Philip🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
13 December 2024
Janina was a quite enthusiastic, knowledgeable young lady. As a group of 5 she kept us focussed for 3hrs which wouldn’t have been easy as the walk was from 5.30-8.30pm in all was more than happy.😊 Old town city walk
5zm8pj2xxy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
5 December 2024
Was a good experience very knowledgeable had great recommendations. Only down side some in party struggled to hear some stuff but that may of been their problem. Good overveiw of yhe area
Rob
(About local )
1 November 2024
Tomasz is knowledgeable and a great communicator. We've used many guides over the years and Tomasz is up there with the best.Tomasz: top class guide
Susan🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
3 September 2024
Tomasz was an excellent guide. We covered lots of ground and many years of history. We especially appreciated the visuals that he carried along to help us appreciate what he was telling us. He was able and willing to answer all of our questions. As we only had 2 nights in Krakow, it was a great way to gain an immediate appreciation for the city and to help us choose what to do with our remaining time there.An excellent start to a great visit
Lynne🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 August 2024
Tomasz has such a great in depth knowledge not just of the City but his home country Poland ! He has compiled his own reference book with maps and statistics and it all comes together to give the customer an amazing experience .
Whether you want to dip into the history or like us you ask so many questions - he answers you with great and genuine enthusiasm.
He is a great ambassador for the City - Country and his profession - he looked after us right to the end - finding us the correct tram for our night activity! 👍👍👍A Real Gem - Tomasz will amaze you !
Alexander 🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
8 October 2023
We had a great time with Tomasz. He was very friendly and gave us a great tour of Krakow old town. His English was great and he was flexible to accomodate to our wishes. Great tour
Ian🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
3 July 2023
Janina is very well informed about all things Krakow. We had a fun and flexible morning not only learning the history but also visiting areas lived in by the locals. We would recommend Janina. A great morning spent
Mary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 July 2023
My sister and I had an outstanding walking tour with Thomasz in Krakow. Thomasz was efficient, flexible, and super knowable. Highly recommend!Best Ever Tour
Steve and Lenore🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 June 2023
We highly recommend this tour. Tomasz was great in outlining the history of Krakow and Poland, plus he intertwined other fun facts of the area. He even took us to a local market which was a great way to start the tour. Great value. Tomasz was fabtastic!
Christian🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
20 May 2023
We had a superb afternoon with Our guide Tomasz.
Tänk you 😀A lovely guided tour
Anthony🇭🇰 Hong Kong
(About local )
27 January 2023
Tomasz was knowledgeable and happy to answer many questions about the sites, history and life in Poland. He also took me to a charming café as a rest stop.Krakow with Tomasz
Billy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 February 2022
First class tour , excellent ! From initial booking, communications were excellent ( especially for someone like me who has 100 questions) . If coming to krakow we would thoroughly recommend booking this informative and relaxed tour and request Joanna . City tour Krakow with joanna
Alexandria🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
28 June 2020
Tomasz is a fantastic tour guide. He showed me the sights I was interested in seeing and shared some of the stories behind them. It was a tailored-made tour, and he proved to be incredibly knowledgeable and easy to chat with. I would definitely book another tour with him. And I’m looking forward to booking through “with Locals” now that I’ve discovered them :). THANK YOU, Tomasz!Ideal!
Sandra🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 February 2020
Tomasz gave us a great walking tour of the beautiful city, he focussed on our areas of interest and gave us useful tips and advice, very informative and will definitely recommend his services to friends and family who are coming to Karkow in the SpringGreat guide
Sara
(About local )
19 February 2020
Ewa was an excellent tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about Kraków and it’s history, culture and people. She also made it really fun because her obvious love and enthusiasm for the city was in everything she said. An added bonus is she is so nice! Thanks!100%
Denise🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
9 February 2020
Jo was a fantastic guide, she knew so much about the history of Kraków and recommend other places to visit including restaurants and bars. Would highly recommend Jo as your guide around Kraków.Very knowledgeable
Saara🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
9 January 2020
I booked this tour for my daughter who wanted to visit Krakow on her own.
I had an earlier experience with Tomasz, and as I was satisfied, I could only suggest him.
My daughter praised Tomasz, saying he was kind, patient and very clear.
She said: this tour was an excellent idea!
Thank you Tomasz
Tomek
(About local )
7 January 2020
Super professional, kind, and courteous. Dzieki Tomek! Excellent
Magnus🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
2 January 2020
We had a very nice experience with Ewa our first day in Krakow. The tour was a great way to get an overview of the town and its exciting history. It was a good history lesson full of legends and funny stories. Ewa has deep knowledge and there were no questions she couldn't answer. Interesting stories and deep knowledge
David🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
2 January 2020
Tomasz was everything we expected from a "With Locals" guide. He met us on time and took us around the town giving us exactly what we wanted in terms of local knowledge and experience. The time we spent with him gave us an insight into the history and geography of the town and was definitely time well spent.
Tomasz was engaging and very pleasant, willing to answer any and all questions.
He also provided us with several recommendations for restaurants and café's which we took up with over the course of our stay.
Highly recommended. Informative and Interesting
Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
5 December 2019
Joanna was awesome! The centre of Krakow is beautiful, but we would have missed so much without her fantastic description of history, architecture and local customs and culture.
I can’t rate her highly enough.
Joanna is personable, witty, informative and a great guide for anyone interested in what makes Krakow Krakow.
If you book Joanna as your guide you will have made the best possible choice. Krakow with Joanna
John🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
20 November 2019
Janina was friendly and knowledgeable. Guide to Krakow
Ross🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
9 November 2019
We had a great tour with Janina as she filled us in on the history and beauty of this city. The weather wasn’t great as it rained the whole time but this didn’t stop us from having a great time. Janina was full of insightful info and details about her home city and made this a wonderful walk around the city. Informative walk around beautiful krakow
sandra🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
20 September 2019
Joanna is very friendly. We would recommend her tour to friends as she is very lively and knows a lot of fun anecdotes.
Thank you!knowledgeable and caring
Saara🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
4 September 2019
I loved walking with Thomasz at Krakow, and the fact that he was able to add some urban legend in historical facts and events. It was truly a pleasant walk!
I think I spent money wisely, instead of hanging hours in a corner trying to locate attractions from any map.
Thank you and see you some day soon. Thomasz; The Story teller
Lizaveta🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
26 July 2019
Томек провел нам замечательную обзорную экскурсию по Кракову на русском. Очень рекомендуем, одно из лучших впечатлений от посещения Кракова. Спасибо за отличную экскурсию
Peigi
(About local )
4 July 2019
From all the tours I’m happy I chose this one! Jana is the best person to introduce you to Krakow. An alternative tour around Krakow that will make you feel like a local.Great tour with Jana
Tom
(About local )
20 June 2019
I enjoyed very much Tomasz's guidance and I learned a lot. Tomasz's knowledge and his will to share it are commedable. I would certainly recommend this tour to others.
Great guide Tomasz!
Stefanie
(About local )
19 June 2019
With Magda as your tour guide you will for sure enjoy your time in Krakow. She is committed, kind and ready to show you the best of the city. You won't be for sure disappointed exploring Krakow with her company and guide.Magdalena is definitely a guide to explore Krakow with
Kristen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 March 2025
Tomaz was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable on the history of the city and as well as the country. He showed us the best spots to visit and important places in Kraków’s history. I would 100% recommend taking this tour Great tour!
connie
(About local )
26 January 2025
Aleksanda was fabulous! Entertaining, professional, knowledgeable and engaging. The food we got to try was so yummy and d the restaurants she picked were perfect. Our favorite time soent in Krakow
Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
17 December 2024
This tour was absolutely brilliant! Aleksandra was very well informed about both historical and modern Krakow, and Poland in general. All the foods we tried were tasty and there wasn’t a single item of food we didn’t all enjoy. It was a pleasure to spend the time with Aleksandra and we would recommend without hesitation. Thank you! 10 Tastings of Krakow
Thomas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 December 2024
Our tour with Aleksandra was the highlight of our trip to Krakow. The food and sights were great, getting to talk with our knowledgeable and affable guide was even better. We learned so much about Krakow, Poland and the Central European region, all while being treated to amazing local dishes. Outstanding in every way. Best Way to Tour Krakow
William🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
8 December 2024
We are a family of 4 adults and thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Tomasz. He was knowledgeable, considerate and appeared to love sharing his home city with us. We appreciated his insights into Polish but especially Kraków history.
We would thoroughly recommend him and this tour as you get to walk around a lot of the significant monuments and areas of the Old Town.
We love the personalised look experience!Wonderful afternoon exploring Old Town
Krystle
(About local )
1 December 2024
We really enjoyed the history behind the food and as well as the food. My favorite was the soup and the vodka tasting was lots of fun. We are very thankful Tomas was patient with our 5 kids. Accommodating, Cozy and Convenient
Alison🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 November 2024
Tomasz provided our group with a great insight into the history and culture of Poland and Krakow....he was enthusiastic and passionate about his country and left us with a great understanding of the countryKrakow with Tomasz ..marvellous
Alison🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
31 October 2024
Great tour in the lovely Old Town of Krakow. Tomasz was flexible about time, has excellent English, and was very well informed about the food, culture and history. After our tour, he sent us a list of the places and foods we sampled, as well as the Polish words we learned. Greatly enjoyed!Krakow Food Tour with Tomasz
Duane🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 October 2024
This is the first tour anyone visiting should do. Avoid airport food on the way. You will need the room to be able to enjoy all the generous portions provided. Aleksandra is amazing. She will let you know the cultural significance of each dish along with the history of the region. She will also provide recommendations for dining and other activities for the remainder of your visit. Outstanding
Jerad
(About local )
13 October 2024
We only had a couple days in Krakow and love Polish food. Aleksandra brought us around the old town and fed us delicious food and gave us a lot of history. She was fun and open to conversation about everything! She answered all questions and was very personable, something you would never find on a large tour. If we had more time, we would have signed up for other tours she does! Thanks again Aleksandra! The Best Experience!
Luiza🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 October 2024
We went on a food tour and had a fun wonderful time. Aleksandra is very knowledgeable about the culture and is very passionated about what she loves doing-tours. She was always ready to answer questions and she was a pleasure to be around. Wonderful
Kathryn
(About local )
6 October 2024
Tomasz was a fantastic guide - we learnt so much, not just about what we tasted, but about the history of Krakow. He also took time to answer all of our many questions! Best orientation to the city. Top tour with top guide
Lasse C. A.🇩🇰 Denmark
(About local )
5 October 2024
We had a great time with Aleksandra, and we really enjoying the “10 Tastings of Krakow” tour. The food and drinks were excellent, and Aleksandra is a pleasant and knowledgeable host. We can only recommend that you try this. Following the tour, Aleksandra sent us several suggestions for things to experience in Krakow based on our interests and questions during the tour.10 Tastings of Krakow - try this!
Emily
(About local )
23 September 2024
We had a great food tour with Aleksandra. She was passionate and informative:-)
Alexsandra was really knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She took us to some great little restaurants to experience true Polish food.
Would highly recommend 🌟 Food tour
Bonnie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 September 2024
Terrific afternoon with Tomasz. He immersed us in the history, culture and foods of Poland. He carries an impressive knowledge of Polish history and shared it perfectly though out the walk. He sets a good pace for talking and shared conversation about Poland its culture and history. Food stops provided a nice rest stop and delicious interlude for the day. He knows the best secrets for genuine Polish food with stories to share. Highly recommend time with TomaszHistory and Food tour of Krakowk, Poland
Unknown
(About local )
10 September 2024
This was a very well planned food tour. Alessandra provided our family a wonderful afternoon of food and conversation. She was engaging and happy to talk about her culture and city as well as food.Great experience
Cara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 September 2024
Our family of 7 had the best time with Aleksandra on our food tour. She was extremely informative and it was obvious that she knew what she was doing. She was very accommodating (our 3 yr old toddler was with us), and answered all of our questions. Her food choices were delicious. We would recommend this tour to anyone and would definitely book with her again!Excellent food tour!
Erika🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 September 2024
This was our first visit to Krakow and our private city walking tour with Tomasz was the perfect introduction to this beautiful city. Over the course of 2 1/2 hours we explored the Old Town and the university and felt like we left with a great appreciation for both Poland’s history and for modern day Krakow. Tomasz speaks perfect English and possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of Polish history. We highly recommend him as a guide. An afternoon in Krakow
Jenna🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
12 August 2024
It is a perfect tour with lots of good information and some really good local food and drinks, for our next visit, we'll book again with Aleksandra.Perfect tour
Paul James🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 August 2024
Tomasz did an excellent overview of old town. He was detailed but not overly so. Had tons of recommendations of where to eat and drink. Wunderbarr guide!Great overview and nicely paced
Erik🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
31 July 2024
We fully enjoyed the tour with Tomasz.. he is very knowledgeable about the history of Poland during WWII in general and Krakow in particular, so he could guide us through those years, emphasising the important events impacting Krakow in an ‘entertaining’ way, to make it accessible. Tomasz is an excellent communicator and storyteller, which really takes you back to this period. Btw, the museum is really worth a visit, it has been designed in a modern and immersive manner, but without a guide like Tomasz, you risk missing a lot of the ideas behind it.Very interesting… and entertaining
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