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Discover Krakow's dark history with tales of serial killers, torture and haunted places. During the tour you’ll also visit the Underground Museum, uncovering hidden secrets beneath the city streets.

Highlights

• Uncover brutal crimes that shaped Krakow’s dark history
• Visit mysterious sites where spirits are said to linger
• Walk beneath the city in the hidden Underground Museum

Description

Embark on a 2.5-hour journey through the dark history of Krakow's Old Town, where chilling tales of serial killers, torture, and haunted sites await. Discover the brutal crimes and eerie legends that have shaped the city’s past — from medieval executions to ghostly encounters. Uncover the secrets of alchemy, venture into mysterious undergrounds, and explore places where the dead still seem to linger. This tour will immerse you in the spine-tingling stories that continue to haunt Krakow today. Itinerary: St. Mary’s Basilica Uncover the dark secrets of St. Mary’s Basilica. Stand on the site of an old cemetery and learn how wrongdoers were punished in medieval Kraków. Szpitalna & Floriańska Streets – Crimes That Shook the City Walk the very streets where Kraków’s most infamous crimes were committed. As we pass down Szpitalna and Floriańska, discover the chilling tales of murderers, betrayals, and unsolved mysteries that haunt these cobbled paths. The Reformed Monastery Hear stories of its hidden undergrounds, preserved mummies and the “Death Bell” once rung for the dying. Szczepański Square – Haunted Palaces and Alchemists' Curses Follow the trail of Kraków’s legendary alchemists. Explore haunted townhouses and palaces, hear ghostly legends passed down through generations – some say the spirits of their experiments still linger here. Main Market Square – Executioners and Instruments of Torture End your journey where justice was once public spectacle. In the heart of Kraków’s Main Square, uncover the truth about the city’s executioners and the tools of torment used on prisoners. Their terrifying stories echo through the square to this day. You will also visit the Underground Market Square Museum, delving deeper into the city’s hidden history beneath the cobblestone streets.

Includes

Live guide A dose of dark humor Entrance ticket to the underground museum

Important Information

• The tour takes place outdoors – ensure you have weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund