Krakow's Old Town, St. Mary's Basilica and Rynek Underground

Old Town, Krakow, Krakow



Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a professional guide, visit St. Mary’s Basilica, and uncover the medieval past at the Rynek Underground Museum.

Highlights

  • Explore UNESCO-listed Kraków Old Town with an expert guide
  • Admire the stunning Veit Stoss altarpiece inside St. Mary’s Basilica
  • Walk past the iconic Cloth Hall and the courtyards of Collegium Maius
  • Discover Kraków’s medieval past beneath the Main Square
  • Capture must-see landmarks in the heart of historic Kraków

Description

Discover Kraków’s Old Town on a guided walking tour through its most iconic landmarks, where history, legend, and architecture come together. Begin at Plac Marii Magdaleny and walk through centuries-old streets as your expert guide reveals how Kraków grew from a medieval trading hub into Poland’s former royal capital. Pass by Collegium Maius, the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University, where scholars such as Nicolaus Copernicus once studied. Continue to the Main Market Square, the largest medieval square in Europe, dominated by the historic Cloth Hall and surrounded by elegant townhouses that reflect the city’s rich mercantile past. Visit St. Mary’s Basilica to admire the breathtaking Veit Stoss altarpiece, one of the greatest masterpieces of Gothic art. Learn how this extraordinary work survived centuries of turmoil and remains a powerful symbol of Kraków’s faith and artistic heritage. With skip-the-line access, descend beneath the Main Square to explore the Rynek Underground Museum. Walk along preserved medieval streets, merchant stalls, and archaeological remains brought to life through multimedia displays and expert storytelling. Discover artifacts, ancient burials, and traces of everyday life that reveal Kraków’s role as a major center of trade and culture. This guided experience goes beyond sightseeing, offering a deeper understanding of the city’s past and present — an immersive journey into the living heart of Kraków.

Includes

Licensed expert guide Entrance ticket to St. Mary’s Basilica Outside view: Cloth Hall & Collegium Maius Guided walking tour of Kraków’s Old Town Fast-track admission to Rynek Underground Museum

Excludes

Visiting exhibitions other than those listed Tips

Important Information

  • We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded. Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking. There will be a maximum of 30 participants. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women

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