The 5 Best Medieval Old Town Tours in Poland

1.Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Start at Krakow’s Barbican and follow the Royal Road through St Florian’s Gate, the Main Square, Collegium Maius, Planty Park, and Wawel Castle. An English-speaking guide such as Ania, Chris, Max, or Pawel brings Polish history to life in about two and a half hours.

“Pawel Mrozowicz was an excellent guide. He had an extensive knowledge of Krakow and the city sights, as well as the surrounding area and history. He was articulate in English and kept a walking pace to match the group. He has an art history background so he was able to discuss more of the cultural and art aspects of Krakow.”

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2.Kraków: Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Follow Kraków’s Royal Route from the Barbican to Wawel Hill, stopping at the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, Collegium Maius, and the Wawel Dragon. English-speaking guides such as Maciek, Max, Victoria, and Big Tom mix Polish history, legends, humor, and practical city tips.

“The tour was informative, interesting, and fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller. It was great to have his local perspective on everything.”

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3.Krakow’s Essential Tour of the Old Town and Wawel Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $3Best value

Walk from St. Mary’s Basilica across Krakow’s medieval center to Wawel Castle with a local guide such as Bart, Slav, or Chris. Expect stories about the trumpet call, Polish rulers, World War II, communism, and the city’s university. The $3 booking fee covers a donation-based tour.

“Slovak was very informed, very funny and very engaging. Excellent tour. Lots of interesting stories and historical facts. Recommended to anyone visiting Kraków”

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4.Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Start in Krakow’s Main Square and walk through the Old Town with guides such as Dale, Rudolf, or Maciej. Hear the trumpeter’s tale, visit Collegium Maius and Bishop’s Palace, then enter Wawel Castle grounds and see the Royal Cathedral. Expect a moderate pace and up to 25 people.

“Great walk with Dale really informative and light in its delivery but I will have to add words to make up the 100 words minimum”

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5.3 hour: Warsaw Old Town with Royal Castle /inc. Pick-up/

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Start with hotel pickup, then walk Warsaw’s car-free Old Town with an English-speaking guide. See Market Square, Castle Square, the Royal Route, Pilsudski Square, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Your Royal Castle ticket and multilingual audio guide are included, with private or small-group options.

“It was a perfect city tour. Our guide was a very kind and polite man. He shared with us all the important, historical and current details about the city. He guided us in the right direction so that we could see everything and save time at the same time.”

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