Sightseeing tour of Krakow in Russian. Excursions around Krakow. "Individual sightseeing tour of Krakow "Royal Route"
TOUR OF KRAKOW
Russian-speaking guide and tour guide in Krakow and surroundings
Krakow is amazing city, which inspires poets, musicians and artists. The unique atmosphere, charm and mystery attract millions of tourists from all over the world. What will Krakow be like for you? Below we offer you options for individual excursions around Krakow that will help you get to know the city and enjoy its beauty.
Sightseeing tour of Krakow « Royal Road", 3h
The Royal Route tour is a walking tour and includes visits to the main attractions of the Old Town. You will enter medieval Krakow through the Florian Gate, the main entrance, and follow the entire Royal Route to Wawel Hill and the Royal Castle. During the excursion you will see: Market Square, Town Hall, Church of the Virgin Mary (it is possible to visit the interiors of the church for an additional fee), the university quarter, Franciscan Church, st. Canonical, Cathedral (it is possible to visit the royal tomb and Sigismund's bell for an additional fee).
Excursion "Royal Route" by electric car.
Excursion "Royal Route" by carriage.
Excursion cost*:
*The price of the excursion does not include tickets to tourist sites on the route, gastronomic payments
After the tour, we invite you to visit the chambers of the Royal Castle in Wawel. We ask you to send your reservation for such an excursion two days in advance. Cost and description
hundred Ry Krakow (2 hours), walking:
This excursion is suitable for those who are limited in time but want to get to know Krakow and its attractions. The route follows the "Royal Route" starting from the entrance gate to the city, through the Market Square and ending at Wawel Hill.
The tour includes such attractions as:
The central square with the Cloth Halls, the Church of the Virgin Mary and St. Wojciech
- st. Grodskaya with the Church of St. Peter and Paul and the Church of St. Andrey
- All Saints Square
-st. Kanonicheskaya (the oldest street in the city)
- Wawel Hill: visit to the cathedral and the courtyard of the Royal Castle
Excursion cost*:
Group tour of Krakow:
Tour of the Kazimierz district: Christian and Jewish culture (2h), walking:
This excursion includes a visit to the Kazimierz region. This area was once an independent city, built by order of the Polish king Casimir the Great. For a long time (before the Second World War) Jews lived here. That is why in Kazimierz you can observe a big difference between the two parts: Christian and Jewish.
Objects on the route:
-st. Shiroka and the Staraya, Remu and Poppera synagogues (possibility of visiting the Staraya and Remu synagogues along with kirkut), the house of Elena Rubinstein, Jewish Mykva
- Isaac Synagogue
- Novaya Square and the place of ritual slaughter of animals
St. Jozefa with the Steinja cafe (stills from the film "Schindler's List")
- st. Corpus Christi (Bozego Ciala) and Corpus Christi Church
- Wolnica Square and City Hall
- st. Skaleczna and the Church of St. Katerina and Margarita
- Church of St. Michael and Stanislav on Skalka, as well as the folk pantheon
Excursion cost*:
*The price of the excursion does not include tickets to tourist sites on the route and gastronomic payments
Extended tour of Krakow(up to 5 hours), pedestrian:
This excursion includes a visit to the Old Town of Krakow with its churches, old streets, university quarter and Market Square. During your walk you will also visit Wawel Hill, in the castle of which the Polish kings met and where the main decisions that influenced the course of Polish history were made, as well as Cathedral, where the coronations of Polish monarchs took place and where the royal tomb is located today. Along the embankment along the Vistula after Wawel Hill you will move to the Kazimierz district, where you will learn the history of another city - the city of Kazimierz. Here, for many centuries, Christians and Jews lived side by side. Even after the terrible times of the Second World War, one can observe a great difference in cultures in the elements of architecture and city planning.
Excursion cost*:
*The price of the excursion does not include tickets to tourist sites on the route and gastronomic payments
Extended tour of Krakow by electric car.
Extended tour of Krakow by carriage.
Tour of Krakow for children and their parents (3 hours), walking
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If you are traveling with children and want to make the excursion useful for all its participants, we invite you to Krakow of Legends and History. Your excursion will be structured so that you not only get to know the city, but architectural ensembles and history, as well as your children listened with bated breath to the legends about Krakow knights enchanted into doves, the Krakow trumpeter who gave his life to save the city, about the White and Black Lady wandering at night in the Krakow market. On the route you will see the bones of the dragon, the cave in which he lived, and also visit it in the summer. The tour also includes a visit archaeological museum under the market square, where you will plunge into the atmosphere of Medieval Krakow, find out what was sold at the city market, what tools were used in everyday life and what punishments awaited dishonest citizens.
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*The price of the excursion does not include tickets to tourist sites on the route and the museum under the Market Square, as well as gastronomic feesWe also offer you a visit to Krakow with our guides!
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Krakow is a very convenient city, so to speak, for tourists. All the main attractions of the city are concentrated on the so-called Royal Road. Excursion along the Royal Road and is the most popular among tourists.
It starts in the northern part of the Old Town (Stare Miasto), from Matejki Square (a little further than the Florian Tower), passes through the entire Old Town and the Market Square (Rynek Glowny) and leads to the Wawel Royal Castle.
It should be noted that a significant part of the Old Town (its ancient part) is a pedestrian zone. There were times when kings passed through it, so the most beautiful and significant buildings were erected along their route.
Due to this, tourist groups Those who come to Krakow can, in just a few hours, explore most of what is described in city guides, which are written specifically for tourists who do not have much time to explore. I myself have been to Krakow three times, but somehow I have never been able to spend more than six hours in it...
I won’t pay much attention to Matejki Square.
Let's start our “royal path” from Barbican.
This defensive bastion is a round brick building, the walls of which are surrounded by a deep ditch. In the Middle Ages, the old city was completely surrounded by a deep moat with water, and access to the city was possible only through the Barbican. The thickness of its walls reaches 3 meters. Solid building.
Nowadays, everyone can go inside, there is a museum there. Entrance fee: 6 zł for adults and 4 zł for children.
Next, passing through the arch Florian Tower, we enter the Old Town. It is impossible to confuse this tower, since its distinctive feature is the coat of arms with a white eagle at the top. There you can also see a small surviving fragment of the city wall. It so happened that at the beginning of the 19th century the ancient city walls were demolished (and their construction began back in 1285).
Moving straight along Florianskaya Street, we find ourselves on main square Krakow.
This Market Square. Each building here has its own special history.
But the first thing that catches your eye is the majestic St. Mary's Church. Without exaggeration, a beautiful building! Every hour from the window more high tower a gilded trumpet protrudes, on which the trumpeter begins to play, each time not finishing the melody to the end.
The first church was wooden; in its place, at the beginning of the 13th century, a new one was built, close in size to the modern one. However, it was repeatedly destroyed, restored and rebuilt. It acquired its current appearance in the 18th century.
Now the church is divided into two parts: one for tourists, the other for worshipers. Accordingly, it has two inputs. The entrance, which is intended for tourists, is on the right and they charge a fee here, but there is an opportunity to see the huge, luxurious three-leaf altar. This is an ancient altar made of linden wood, covered with polychrome.
I will also add that many legends are associated with St. Mary’s Church, which any guide will be happy to tell you about.
In the center of the square there is a long, 100-meter building - Cloth rows(in Polish, Sukiennice, Sukiennice). The first shopping mall building was built in 1300, when two cloth stalls were combined under one roof. It acquired its modern appearance in 1358; later an attic with beautiful stucco molding was added to it. Today, on the ground floor of the Cloth Hall there are souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, and on the second floor - National Museum(closed for reconstruction since February 2007).
In front of the Cloth Hall there is a monument to the great Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz, erected on the hundredth anniversary of his birth.
Another prominent structure of the Market Square is 70 meter tower. This is all that remains of the medieval town hall, when at the beginning of the 17th century lightning struck its top and the town hall burned to the ground. And after that the tower tilted dangerously and had to be strengthened.
Krakow's Market Square is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, and the buildings framing it have retained their historical appearance (note that they were built from different eras). In addition to the above-mentioned attractions of the square, one can name the Town Hall Tower, the Zbaraski Palace, and the Church of St. Wojciech.
Today, residents of Krakow, if they suggest going “to the Market,” it is only to take a walk or sit in a cafe, make a date or a business meeting, but in no way mean going to buy vegetables or fruits. Sounds unusual to us...
We continue our journey along Town Street (Grodzka), as if smoothly transitioning from Florian. We reach All Saints Square(here where the street is crossed tram rails). Previously, there was the Church of All Saints, from which the square was named. Today there is a park there.
On the right as you move you can see Franciscan Church(in the same place, just to the left of the monument, is the Potocki Palace, where the city hall is now located). In addition to its architectural significance, the church is notable for the fact that the Krakow prince Bolesław the Shy was buried there, and the baptism of the future king of Poland, Jagiello, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, took place here.
No less remarkable Dominican Church, located opposite.
It is also called the Church of the Holy Trinity, was built in the 15th century and is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals Krakow. Belongs to the Dominican Order.
Not far away, on Francyszkanska Street (Francyszkanska, 3) is located another of the city’s attractions - Bishops' Palace.
In principle, the building is not very striking from the outside. The Bishops' Palace is famous for the fact that Karol Wojtyla (the future Pope John Paul II) lived here in the 60-70s of the last century, and subsequently came here periodically. There is a monument to John Paul II in the courtyard. People in Poland greatly honor and respect him.
Continuing towards Wawel along Grodzka Street, you will definitely see Church of Saints Peter and Paul(Sw. Piotra i Pawla). This is the first baroque church in all of Poland. Now the entrance inside is paid (but we somehow went in for free). There is a lot to see inside, very beautiful architecture. The beautiful organ and musical choirs deserve special attention.
Well, we have come to the Wawel Royal Castle. And I think Wawel should be given a separate chapter.
You can talk about Krakow for an endlessly long time, but, in general, it’s useless. Anyway, you can’t tell about everything, you’ll definitely forget something, and most importantly, it’s better to see Krakow yourself at least once than to read about it a hundred times.
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Most Krakow tours start from Wawel Castle.
And actually, excursion to the Royal Castle is the most popular and visited by tourists.
As a rule, this excursion includes a leisurely inspection of the entire castle grounds. This is followed by a visit to the Cathedral, where, if desired, you can see the royal tombs, and a tour of the Sigmund Chapel. There will be time to visit museums, including the royal chambers and the throne room. At the end of the tour you will be invited to visit the “spirit caves” (or dragon caves, if you prefer), through which you will find yourself on the opposite side of the castle, which goes straight to the Vistula.
Royal Castle Wawel(Polish Wawel) is the main attraction of Krakow, it proudly rises above the city on the hill of the same name on the left bank of the Vistula. In fact, Wawel is a symbol not only of Krakow, but of the whole of Poland and is important for the Polish people. By the way, in Poland there is even a confectionery factory that produces sweets and chocolate called “Wawel”.
Stone fortifications began to be built on this site at the end of the 13th century. Soon all the buildings on the hill were rebuilt in the Gothic style, and around 1340 the city walls and the castle walls were connected.
At Wawel Castle centuries-old history More than one generation of Polish royal families has lived here. However, during its existence, not only Polish kings lived here. Krakow was conquered several times, and accordingly, Wawel Castle constantly changed owners: Lithuanians lived in it, barracks were set up for the Austrian military. It was looted several times and also burned by the Swedish army as a result of the Northern War. During World War II, Nazis were stationed on the castle grounds. Moreover, in 1945, during the retreat, the Germans mined it and were going to blow it up. But I have already written about the miraculous “salvation” of Krakow.
The majestic Wawel is a single architectural ensemble.
The long existence and numerous reconstructions did little to change the medieval structure of the castle. Even the arrangement of one of the courtyards in the form of an Italian “palazzo” with three open galleries.
The castle buildings have signs of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and others. A special feature of the castle's interiors is the rare interweaving of the Gothic style with elements of the Renaissance. For some time, the Krakow royal court had close ties and was focused on Italian cultural achievements. Craftsmen (architects, artists, sculptors) from Italy, including Milan, worked in Wawel for years.
A tour of Wawel Castle often begins with a visit to the tallest tower of the complex, Senatorial Tower, with which many legends are associated. It was built in the 15th century and was first called Lyubranska. The tower has very thick walls made of baked brick, as a result of which it could hold its defense for a long time even under heavy artillery fire. Another purpose of the Senatorial Tower is better known - a prison for high-ranking officials.
On the territory of the castle there is Cathedral of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslas. Mammoth bones hang in front of the entrance; they are believed to bring happiness to Krakow. Inside the cathedral, pay attention to the stunning Altar of the Fatherland; it was here that monarchs used to place military trophies after returning from campaigns. Representatives of the royal dynasty were also always buried in the Cathedral. If desired, tourists can visit the tomb of the Polish kings. In 2010, Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria, who died in a plane crash near Smolensk, were buried here.
Wawel Cathedral is also famous for the fact that at one time its bishop was Karol Wojtyla, the future head of the Roman Catholic Church, John Paul II.
Next door is the famous Sigmund's Chapel. Outwardly, it barely resembles a temple - rather, like a pompous Renaissance building. Such a beautiful building.
The pearl of the chapel is the huge Sigmund's bell(Polish: Dzwon Zigmunta). This is the most famous bell in Poland. Its ringing can be heard on certain days of national and Catholic holidays. Additionally, the bell rings on special occasions, including the day of Germany's invasion of Poland, on the eve of the country's accession to the European Union, each visit of Pope John Paul II to Poland, as well as the funerals of Adam Mickiewicz, Pope John Paul II and Lech Kaczynski.
Now, along the narrow spans, every visitor to the chapel can climb up and look at the legendary Sigmund bell with his own eyes. But there are countless people there. According to legend, there you need to hold on to the bell and make one wish (but only once).
Currently, the Wawel Royal Castle is a famous museum center in Poland. In the halls of the armory there are priceless collections of weapons (among them the historical sword Shcherbets), in other rooms of the castle there are stunningly beautiful tapestries, various historical documents, etc. The royal chambers, the throne room, and the treasury are worthy of attention.
To summarize, I will say that you can spend more than one hour in Wawel. It is usually crowded here and guides are forced to constantly “hurry” their group of tourists. Therefore, it makes sense to visit Wawel on your own and manage your time without being tied to excursions. But if you still want to listen to an interesting story, you can cheat. Next to the castle there is a large parking lot where you can stop sightseeing buses. Go there and wait for the bus to arrive with Russian speaking guide. It’s impossible not to notice them, because our tourists are the noisiest in the world. Alternatively, you can “catch” an excursion already on the territory of Wawel.
I almost forgot. Now in one of the halls of the Royal Castle (right where the Italian courtyard is located) the greatest artistic creation is kept - Leonardo da Vinci's painting "Lady with an Ermine". For an additional fee you can see this painting. By the way, we were unlucky. During our stay in Poland, we visited Krakow several times on business. And on the day when we decided to come and see the painting, there was a great religious holiday in the country (November 1 - All Saints' Day) and absolutely all exhibitions were closed. It happens…
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Very popular in Krakow excursion to Planty. It starts from Wawel Castle. During the tour, you will walk around the Old Town, moving all the time through alleys and parks, visit the ancient Jagiellonian University, along the way you will come across various monuments. The tour will end where it began – near Wawel Castle.
You are looking for the best place in Krakow for walking tour? Consider that you have found it. His name is Planty.
Planty is a park ring(there is no other way to say it), encircling the Old Town. In other words, it's like this big park in the shape of a ring, located just outside the walls of the Old City. The park was originally laid out at the beginning of the 19th century after the demolition of the city walls. It was then that the first trees were planted. And after just a few decades, the park could already “boast” of more than 10,000 different trees!
Now the Plants are perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle, sit on benches in the shade of trees, listen to the birds singing. Walking here, you can forget about the sights for a while.
But if we consider Planty as an excursion, it should still be leisurely. This is a vacation.
There are many monuments along the entire route famous people, in particular, Nicolaus Copernicus.
You will definitely see Jagiellonian University. It is the oldest higher education institution in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. It has never changed its purpose since the Middle Ages.
Construction of the university began back in 1364, when 11 departments were created. However, for a number of reasons, the activities of the university were suspended. Educational activities resumed in 1400 thanks to King Jagiello of Poland, and the construction of other buildings continued at the same time. Initially, the university was called Studium Generale, and a little later – Akademia Krakowska (Crakow Academy). It received its current name only in the 19th century. Now the Jagiellonian University has 15 faculties.
Currently, one of the buildings (Collegium Maius) houses the university museum. However, its state rooms are sometimes used for particularly significant meetings or celebrations. In the interiors of the main and museum halls, the original architecture and, importantly, historical decoration have still been preserved.
Walking around Planty, you will also not pass by the Barbican and the Florian Tower, where at one time there was an entrance to the city.
The total length of the park ring is approximately 4 kilometers, and the area is 20 hectares. As they say, there is somewhere to walk. People love to spend time in Planty free time Krakow residents, because to relax in nature you don’t even need to leave the city limits.
AND at any time of the year this magnificent park is unique in its own way: in spring everything blooms with young greenery, in summer it is always cool here in the shade of the dense foliage of tall trees, in autumn the yellow fallen leaves complement the impeccable beauty, and in winter the snowy landscape will also not leave anyone indifferent...
Excursion to the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz also starts from Wawel Castle.
It is very educational, but sad...
Historically, Poles and Jews have always lived next door. A typical example of such a neighborhood is Jewish city Kazimierz, which only ceased to exist as a city in the 19th century, becoming part of Krakow. And there are more synagogues here than Catholic churches.
In Kazimierz, two different religions peacefully coexisted: Judaism and Christianity. Perhaps, in no other country in the world will you come across something as incompatible as the intersection of Rabbi Meisels and Corpus Christi streets.
The most famous attractions that you will visit are the Church of St. Catherine, built in the Gothic style, and the very beautiful and large Church of Corpus Christi. The latter houses the famous painting “The Adoration of the Magi” by T. Dolabella.
Kazimierz is the spiritual center of Krakow's Jews. The Center for Jewish Culture is also located here, as well as Orthodox synagogues and a Jewish gymnasium. I’m not sure that all of these establishments need to be visited, but it definitely makes sense to take a look from the outside. Although guides recommend visiting the Remu Synagogue and the Tempel Synagogue to get an idea of the religious activities and life of Krakow's Jews. You can also visit the old Jewish cemetery.
Arriving in Kazimierz after the Old Town and the Royal Castle, one immediately notices the simplicity and lack of pretentiousness. No royals have passed through here, so everything is appropriate. And in general, the quarter looks very gray and “cloudy”. Some buildings are not even specifically restored as a reminder of wartime.
Was held in Kazimierz most of filming of Steven Spielberg's famous film "Schindler's List". The fact is that real story The rescue of almost 1,200 Jews during the Nazi occupation is directly related to Krakow and the Kazimierz region. A Jewish ghetto was established here during World War II. In the same area there was also a factory for the production of metal utensils of the German industrialist Oskar Schindler.
After repairs and reconstruction in 2010, it was opened Museum "Schindler's Factory". The museum's exhibits include Schindler's desk, period objects, and photographs of surviving workers. But viewing the museum’s exhibition does not add optimism. However, Schindler's Factory, located on Lipowa str., is one of the most popular tourist sites in Krakow.
During the excursion you will visit New Square(it is also called Jewish Square), where you can refresh yourself and buy yourself something as a souvenir.
The excursion will end with access to the Vistula River followed by a walk along the picturesque embankment. Although, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to go to Wawel, but stay on the territory of Kazimierz. You never know who needs to go where.
Very popular excursion from Krakow to Wieliczka. Wieliczka is located approximately 15 kilometers from Krakow. This is where the largest salt mine in Europe is located. It consists of numerous corridors at various levels with a total length of about 200 kilometers.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is included in the List of Sites World Heritage UNESCO.
Currently, several mines have been developed in the Salt Mine. tourist routes. Tourists are shown about 20 chambers (the so-called halls), sculptures made of salt and chapels located in the mine. Moreover, some chapels are very old.
The words that come to mind after visiting the Salt Mine are surrealism and extraordinary!
When we arrive in Krakow, we are immersed in the atmosphere of the intellectual capital. I immediately want to buy myself a hat with a brim, read books on the history of literature, visit art galleries and contemporary music festivals. Walking tours are popular among tourists, because find out real story cities can only be taken for a walk, communicating with local residents. The route can be anything: the old town is full of mysteries and secrets, legends about heroes defending free Krakow from enemy attacks.
If you come on an excursion to Krakow during the holidays, you will most likely encounter an art fair or poetry readings under open air. On ordinary days market Square also pleases with its hospitality. Every hour, from the tower of the St. Mary's Church, the call of a trumpeter is heard, who does not finish playing his melody, but stops in the same place. According to legend, a musician played this melody to warn the city about an attack, but an arrow pierced his throat and he could not finish playing it.
Krakow has been the capital of Poland for five centuries, so it is not surprising that Old city(Stare Miasto), together with the royal castle (Wawel) and the old Jewish quarter (Kazimierz) were included in the first UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978. Only 12 objects were included in this list, including Egyptian pyramids and the Great Wall of China.
There is always something to see in Krakow. No matter how many times you come here, you will always discover a lot of new and interesting things. Company "RU. TURIST » offers excursions around Krakow in Russian and Polish. You can take the following excursions with a guide in Krakow:
Excursions to Krakow museums
- expositions of the Wawel Royal Palace
- Royal chambers
- Treasury and armory
- "East" in the Wawel collection
- "Disappeared" Wawel
- Underground museum under the market square in Krakow
(open since October 2010) - Schindler's Factory Museum (opened June 2010)
- Krakow Cathedral
- Museum of Princes Czartoryski (ancient mummies, L. da Vinci, P. Rembrandt)
- Gallery of Polish painting and sculpture of the 19th century "Sukiennice" (J. Matejko, G. Semiradsky, P. Michalowski)
- Historical Museum of Krakow
- Dragon Cave
- Jagiellonian University Museum
- Ethnographical museum
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Underground museum in Krakow under the market square
At the end of 2010, a new museum was opened in Krakow, which can safely be called a museum of the 21st century. The exhibition of the underground museum in Krakow is a joy for both children and adults. You can trace the almost thousand-year history of the development of the city of Krakow. If you want to know what Krakow looked like in the Middle Ages, at the time when Nicolaus Copernicus walked through it, you need to go down a few meters underground...Schindler's Factory Museum
Many have watched or at least heard about Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List. The film was shot in Krakow; moreover, the story of the rescue of almost 1,200 Jews is connected specifically with the city of Krakow, where Schindler’s factory was located. The museum, after renovation and general renovation of the exhibition, was opened in the summer of 2010 and immediately attracted attention huge amount tourists and guides around Krakow. Despite the fact that many guides were familiar with its previous exhibition and there were no innovations in information, the form of the exhibition exceeded our wildest expectations...Sightseeing tour
(about 3 hours)During which you will visit the most important attractions of Krakow and the entire Royal Route, which starts from Matejko Square and runs along:
- Gothic Barbican
- The only surviving fragment of the city walls
- Florian Gate
- St. Mary's Church
- The main square of Krakow (Rynek Główny) with Renaissance facades and attics of stone houses
- Cloth Rows
- Town Hall Towers
- Departing from the Royal Route, you will visit the courtyard of the Collegium Maius, the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University (1364).
- Enter the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace
- st. Grodzka
- Church of St. Peter and Paul
- Church of St. Andrey
- st. Canonical
- Wawel Hill will be the last point of the excursion
Sightseeing tour + cathedral
(about 4 hours):- Gothic Barbican
- The only surviving fragment of the city walls
- Florian Gate
- St. Mary's Church
- Main square of Krakow (Rynek Główny) with Renaissance facades and attics of stone houses
- Cloth Rows
- Town Hall Tower
- Courtyard of the Collegium Maius, the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University (1364)
- Inner courtyard of the Bishop's Palace
- st. Grodzka
- Church of St. Peter and Paul
- Church of St. Andrey
- st. Kanonicha
- Wawel Hill
- Cathedral (including Sigismund's bell, tomb of the Polish kings)
(full ticket - 12 zlotys, reduced ticket - 7 zlotys).
The tour can also start from Wawel Hill, with the starting point of the tour being the Dragon Cave and the legend associated with it (without visiting).
Kazimierz - two cultures, two religions
(about 2.5 hours)Kazimierz is a district of Krakow where Jews lived from the 14th century to 1939 in the area between Joseph, Corpus Christi, Miowa and Daivor streets. During World War II there was a Jewish ghetto there - a kind of urban concentration camp. But this is already the 20th century, and before that, two cultures and two religions coexisted perfectly on the territory of the city of Kazimierz: Christianity and Judaism. Probably nowhere else in the world will there be an intersection of the street. Rabbi Meisels from st. The Corpus Christi is one of the proofs of the peaceful coexistence of two different and ancient cultures. The route runs along:
- st. Sherokoy ( historical Center Jewish part of Kazimierz)
- Old synagogue
- Synagogues Poperra
- Remu Synagogue, old Jewish cemetery (entrance fee)
- Ritual bath (mykva)
- Synagogues of the High
- Synagogues Kupa
- Synagogues Tempel (progressive)
- New Square (called Jewish Square)
- st. Yuzefa
- Corpus Christi Church
- Wolnica Square (historical center of the Christian part)
- Church of St. Katarina
- Church of St. Archangel Michael and St. Stanislava
(to the Rema synagogue full - 5 zlotys, reduced - 2.5 zlotys).
Instead of the Remu Synagogue, you can visit the Tempel Synagogue, it is beautifully restored and leaves an indelible impression on your memory.
(ticket prices are the same).
However, to have a complete understanding of the life and religious activities of Krakow Jews, it is worth visiting both synagogues.
Kazimierz - two cultures, two religions with a visit to the Museum of Jewish Culture located in the Old Synagogue
(about 3 hours)- st. Szeroka (historical center of the Jewish part of Kazimierz)
- Old Synagogue (visiting the exhibition of the Museum of Jewish Culture)
- Poperra Synagogue
- Remu Synagogue, old Jewish cemetery (entrance fee)
- Ritual bath (mykva)
- Synagogue High
- Kupa Synagogue
- Tempel Synagogue (Progressive)
- New Square (called Jewish Square)
- st. Yuzefa
- Corpus Christi Church
- Wolnica Square
- Church of St. Katarina
- Church of St. Archangel Michael and St. Stanislava
Tickets to the museum, the Old Synagogue, cost: full - 9 zlotys, reduced price - 7 zlotys. On Monday the museum is open from 10 to 14 and on this day visiting the museum, even for groups, is free (unlike other museums in Krakow), on other days from 10 to 17.
Entrance tickets to the Rema Synagogue: full - 5 zlotys, reduced - 2.5 zlotys. Instead of the Remu Synagogue, you can visit the Tempel Synagogue; it is beautifully restored and leaves an indelible impression on your memory (ticket prices are the same as for the Remu Synagogue). However, to have a complete understanding of the life and religious activities of Krakow Jews, it is worth visiting both synagogues.
University Quarter
(about 2.5 hours)The Krakow Academy was founded in 1364, and in 1400 it acquired the name Jagiellonian University and under this name it functions to this day and is one of the oldest universities in Europe. Today, about 40 thousand students study at the university.
The Jagiellonian University has graduated from such world-famous people as Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish king Jan III Sobieski, Karol Wojtyla. University track route:
- The area named after Matejko
- Barbican
- Main square of Krakow (Rynek Główny)
- St. Mary's Church
- Church of St. Anna
- Collegium Maius
- Collegium Novum
- st. Golembya
- Bishop's Palace
- st. Kanonicha
- Wawel Hill
"Romanesque style in Krakow"
(about 2.5 hours)The Romanesque style is the oldest style movement in European art of the 10th-13th centuries, manifested primarily in architecture and sculptural decoration.
At this time, there were several monumental buildings of this type on Wawel Hill. Unfortunately, only fragments of these buildings have survived, which today are an integral part of new buildings erected on the same site. Traces of the Romanesque style also lead to other parts of the city, which was once a huge and strong center of power in Poland, which could easily afford this kind of investment:
- Church of St. Vojtecha (Adalberta)
- St. Mary's Church
- Church of the Dominican Order
- Church of the Franciscan Order
- Church of St. Andrey
- Krakow Cathedral
- Exposition of the royal castle: “The Disappeared Wawel”
To the exhibition “The Disappeared Wawel”
(full - 8 zlotys, reduced - 5 zlotys).
"Gothic in Krakow"
(about 3 hours)The Gothic style conquered all of Europe. Almost every city had tall cathedral spiers. Each country contributed something of its own to this style; in Krakow, architects created their own individual, unique style with an original architectural design. Buildings built in the Gothic style were mainly made of brick and stone. The town hall tower and churches, preserved to this day, give the city a special charm. The Gothic style is mainly an architectural style, but it also affected other types of art. The Gothic era was the heyday of book miniatures, stone, wood and bone carvings. A good example is the world's largest altar from the late Gothic period, which is located in St. Mary's Church.
- St. Mary's Church
- Church of the Dominican Order
- Krakow Cathedral
- Church of St. Katarina
- Corpus Christi Church
To St. Mary's Church (full - 10 zlotys, reduced rate - 5 zlotys, for young people - 3 zlotys)
+ tickets to the cathedral
(full - 12 zlotys, reduced - 7 zlotys). -->
"Renaissance in Krakow"
(about 2.5 hours)The Renaissance had a significant impact on the culture of the Slavic countries of the “Latin” circle. From Italy and Germany, the ideas of humanism and new forms of culture, thanks to intensive contacts, also spread to Poland. In the 16th century Along with church art, which retains its position, secular art is rapidly developing. It is in this style that the Sigismund Chapel on Wawel Hill, which is considered the “pearl of the Renaissance” of East-Central Europe, was erected. However, perhaps the most famous architectural work in the Renaissance style is the inner gallery of the royal palace in Krakow.
- Cloth rows
- St. Mary's Church (Tanarchy)
- Church of the Order of the Dominicans (tombstone of Kalimakha, chapel of the Myshkovsky family)
- Sigismund's Chapel
- royal chambers
To St. Mary's Church
(full - 10 zlotys, reduced - 5 zlotys)
+ cost of tickets to the royal chambers
(full - 18 zlotys, reduced - 11 zlotys. From April to November, mandatory additional payment for groups:
up to 9 people - 16 zlotys, 10-30 people - 38 zlotys. A group of maximum 30 people is admitted with one guide).
"Baroque in Krakow"
(about 3 hours)Baroque elements first appear in Wawel, in a castle rebuilt around 1600 by order of Sigismund III Vas. The Venetian artist Tomasso Dolabella, invited by the king, introduces huge panels on historical and religious themes into the interior of the royal palaces and churches, and the Church of St., located almost at the foot of Wawel Hill. Peter and Paul is the first shrine erected in Poland in the Baroque style.
- Church of St. Anna
- Church of St. Peter and Paul
- Church of St. Andrey (interior decoration)
- Krakow Cathedral
- royal chambers
To the royal chambers (full - 18 zlotys, reduced rate - 11 zlotys. From April to November, mandatory additional payment for groups: up to 9 people - 16 zlotys, 10-30 people - 38 zlotys. A group of a maximum of 30 people is admitted with one guide) .
"In the footsteps of Pope John Paul II"
(about 3.5 hours)There is not a single important and historical place, which would not be associated with the name of Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II. The life of Karol Wojtyla was inextricably linked with Krakow for many years, from 1938, when he arrived in the city to enroll in the Faculty of Philology of the Jagiellonian University, and ending in 1978, when, as a cardinal of the Krakow diocese, he went to Rome for the conclave, the election of the next pope. .
- Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)
- Collegium Maius
- Bishop's Palace
- Church of the Franciscan Order
- Museum of the Krakow Diocese
- Krakow Cathedral
It is also possible to visit the cathedral
(full - 12 zlotys, reduced - 7 zlotys).
In the footsteps of the Krakow saints
(about 4 hours)Apart from Krakow, there is no other city in this part of Europe that contains so many burial places of the blessed and saints who have been canonized during the process of canonization and beatified during the process of beatification over the centuries by the universal Catholic Church. That is why Jana Mucante had every reason to write in 1596: “If there were no Rome, Krakow would be Rome.” Seven saints, nine blessed ones and approximately the same number of mortal remains of God's Servants (first degree of beatification) are buried in local churches. For many centuries now, pilgrims have been tirelessly coming to Krakow to ask local saints for intercession and protection. St. Stanislaus, St. Jacek, St. Faustana, St. Yadviga offer tireless prayers to the Lord along with numerous pilgrims.
- Krakow Cathedral
- Monastery of St. Bernardina of Siena
- Church of St. Archangel Michael and St. Stanislava
- Church of St. Katarina
- Corpus Christi Church
- Church of the Dominican Order
- Church of the Franciscan Order
- Church of St. Anna
- St. Mary's Church
To the cathedral (full - 12 zlotys, reduced rate - 7 zlotys).
We also offer groups with their own vehicles, as well as individual tourists, to visit the Basilica of Divine Mercy.