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Krakow: Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café

1. Krakow: Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café

Immerse yourself in Polish culture with this Folk music and dancing show in Krakow. Have the opportunity to dance along with the music. Feast on a mouth-watering dinner of authentic Polish food.  Begin your evening at Jama Michalika Café in the heart of Krakow. Soak up the atmosphere in this space that was once a bustling hub for the city’s bohemian crowd. Sit among paintings and caricatures of Krakow's artists, writers, and journalists. Relax as the concert and dancing performance starts. Learn about Polish traditions and folklore as you watch performers dressed in regional costumes tell their stories through dance and folk music. Be invited to join in with the dancing during the concert. Afterward, savor a 3-course dinner of traditional Polish fare amid the lively atmosphere. With appetites sated, your dinner show will conclude after your meal. 

Krakow: Boo! Chills and Thrills Guided Walking Tour

2. Krakow: Boo! Chills and Thrills Guided Walking Tour

The tour starts after the sun goes down...we meet where there once was a medieval cemetery. You'll hear the legends that reveal wherefrom vampires arose to walk this realm. Creeping down the cobbled streets we visit the executioners' house and unriddle some myths about them. You will stand in the spot where grisly public executions were performed and view/inspect a chapel in which the convicts spent their last night on earth hoping for a miracle (which indeed for some lucky souls transpired). We follow the footsteps of a "gentleman" serial killer who revelled in appearing at local shindigs and venture to meet two of Kraków’s best-known ghosts - a lady in black and “The White Lady.” In the end, as the moon climbs high over the city, we'll speak of medieval crimes and punishments in an actual torture chamber. Join us for these bone-chilling frights and spine-tingling delights and don’t worry - we’ll bring the garlic!

Krakow: City Tour by Electric Golf Cart

3. Krakow: City Tour by Electric Golf Cart

Meet your driver-guide at the meeting point in the center of the city. Discover the best of Krakow on a 1.5-hour tour with an audio guide in 28 languages. Learn about the monuments and areas you pass by and receive plenty of recommendations for your stay in the city. First, visit the Old Town of Krakow with the largest medieval market square in Europe. Travel along the Royal Route and the defensive walls and fortifications. See many beautiful buildings such as the Jagiellonian University, Słowacki Theater, and the breathtaking Wawel Castle. Explore the Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz where you can see beautiful synagogues, old cemeteries, atmospheric streets and squares. Visit the district of Podgórze where you can stop at Ghetto Heroes Square, the Eagle Pharmacy, and the remains of former Ghetto walls. Learn of the tragic history of the Jewish community during the years of World War II, and see the famous factory of Oskar Schindler, where many lives were saved. Then, be dropped off at the meeting point or any location in the city center.

Kraków: Old Town Guided Segway Tour

4. Kraków: Old Town Guided Segway Tour

Embark on a guided segway tour of Kraków and learn about its golden age. Learn about its role as a major city on the trade path from the far east and its importance as a hub of Polish culture and history as you pass sites such as the Barbican armory, St. Mary’s Church, and Wawel Castle. Use your Segway to see the Barbican armory, the original leftovers of a big defensive wall that used to surround the whole city. Learn about the mysteries of the Main Square and the dungeons beneath it and complete it with immortal legends and stories. Take a minute to admire the 700-year old architecture of St. Mary’s Church and the enormity of the Royal Wawel Castle. Continue along the Wisła riverside to take some great pictures with the legendary, fire-spitting Wawel dragon before ending your fun and informative tour.

Krakow: Pub, Bar & Club Crawl

5. Krakow: Pub, Bar & Club Crawl

Begin your bar crawl at 9:45 PM in the Old Town in front of St Mary's Church and Hard Rock Cafe. Meet your party host and get acquainted with the rest of your group. Arrive at the first bar where from 10 PM to 11 PM you can enjoy access to unlimited beer, rum, gin, vodka, shots, and mixers. Play lots of drinking games like flip cup, beer pong, and drinking Jenga. A professional photographer will capture all of the amusement. Then, set off to visit 3 of  Krakow's best bars, pubs, and clubs. At each venue, receive free entry and a free welcome shot. Arrive at the final club at 2 AM where you can take advantage of VIP entry so you won't have to wait in line.

Krakow: 2-Hour Walking Tour of the Old Town

6. Krakow: 2-Hour Walking Tour of the Old Town

See some of the most historically significant sites in Krakow on this guided tour of the Old Town. See Wawel Hill, with its Royal Castle and Cathedral, which are part of one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one of the most important historical sites in the country, and one of the largest castles in Poland. Visit Old Town, Krakow, one of the most famous old districts in Poland, which was the center of Poland's political life for over 500 years. Experience Jagiellonian University district, home to the oldest University in Poland, Planty Park, one of the largest city parks in Poland, and the Main Market square, which dates back to the 13th century. Marvel at St. Mary’s Basilica and remnants of medieval fortifications of Krakow, while the guide tells stories and legends to teach the tour group about local customs and traditions.

Krakow: Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall

7. Krakow: Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall

Indulge your ears with the sounds of Chopin’s piano music, and experience one of the most important elements of culture. Appreciate the genius of Poland’s best-known composer in the unique atmosphere of Krakow's Market Square. Attend a special concert dedicated to Frederic Chopin, an icon of Polish and European music and a piano virtuoso in his own right, and listen to his most famous piano pieces performed by talented young pianists. Concerts are held in the Chopin Concert Hall, decorated with Gothic architectural elements. Listen to nocturnes, mazurkas, and polonaises, in which Chopin expressed his feeling of longing for his homeland. The combination of atmospheric interior and excellent music will provide an unforgettable experience, and not just for music aficionados.

Krakow: City Pass Krakow Card with 37 Museums

8. Krakow: City Pass Krakow Card with 37 Museums

Explore Krakow at your own pace and according to your own personal interests with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day City Card. Get access to 37 museums and monuments. See a traditional bourgeois house or hear the trumpet signal at the Gothic brick church of St. Mary’s Basilica. Learn more about World War II hero Oscar Schindler at the Oscar Schindler Factory. Visit the Eagle Pharmacy in the former ghetto, and learn how the Holocaust impacted Krakow’s Jews. Go to the Main Market Square Underground Museum and encounter vampires. A full list of museums will be attached to your City Pass, and to make getting from sight to sight easier, you can choose a card with unlimited travel on the city’s public transport system, day or night. The museums included in the City Pass include: 1. Schindlers Factory 2. Main Market Square Underground 3. Polish Aviation Museum 4. The Princes Czartoryski Museum (Lady with Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci) 5. City Defence Walls Krakow 6. Archaeological Museum Krakow 7. Stanislaw Lem Garden of Experiences 8. The Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum 9. The Stanisław Wyspiański Museum 10. The Zwierzyniec House 11. The Jozef Mehoffer House 12. St. Adalberts Church Underground 13. St. Mary’s Church 14. History of Photography Museum 15. Centre for documentation of the Art of Tadeusz Kantor Cricoteka, Archives. Office 16. History of the Academy of Mining and Metallurgy Museum 17. The Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace 18. The Old Synagogue 19. The Archdiocese Museum 20. The Szołayski House 21. The Hipolit House 22. Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec 23. The Main Building of the National Museum 24. Regional Rydel`s Museum of Polish Modernism Rydlowka 25. The Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum 26 Pomorska Street 27. Celestat 28. MOCAK 29. Town Hall Tower 30. Exhibition in Nowa Huta District Branice 31. Galicja Jewish Museum 32. The Barbican 33. The Eagle Pharmacy 34. The Krzysztofory Palace 35. Museum of the Home Army dedicated Gen Emil Fieldorf Nil 36. The Jan Matejko House 37. Kopiec Kościuszki

Krakow: 2-Hour Electric Car Sightseeing Tour

9. Krakow: 2-Hour Electric Car Sightseeing Tour

Your tour begins next to the Wawel Castle at an easy-to-find meeting point. From there, you will begin covering the most important parts of Krakow. Begin by explore the Old Town, including Wawel Castle. This area contains many gorgeous churches as well as the Bishop's Palace, the Jagiellonian University, and many other historical buildings. You will then explore the Jewish Quarters, which contain breathtaking Christian churches, old Jewish synagogues, and historical buildings from the former city of Kazimierz. You will then discover the remains of the Ghetto walls and Main Square, as well as Schindler’s Factory. Following those 2 hours, you will have some time to go inside Schindler's Factory on your own. Please check the price of the ticket and if the museum will be open this day, and your driver is able to wait for about 50 minutes before driving you back to the city center.

Krakow: 3-Hour Guided Old Town Tour

10. Krakow: 3-Hour Guided Old Town Tour

Back in the 15th and 16th centuries, Krakow was one of the wealthiest cities in Europe, and most of the city’s opulent design remains untarnished by history. Discover its unique charm for yourself along a 3-hour group walking tour.  Visit the largest market square in medieval Europe, the oldest functional university building in the world, an ancient souvenir shop, a well-preserved medieval altar and much more.  With an expert guide by your side, traverse one of the most Instagrammable routes in all of Poland. See St. Mary's Basilica, the city's quaint Old Town, and the majestic Wawel Royal Castle. Learn about the fascinating history of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites as you go.

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Excellent experience. Feel like I got a view of the city from the point of view of a local. Saw some cool things like the opening of the altar in St. Mary's Basilica that I would not have known about otherwise. A great starting point to your Krakow experience as it will help you choose what to revisit/further explore in more depth.

Elizabeth our guide was so lovely. She made the evening very enjoyable. I would recommend taking this tour. Loved hearing the history behind things. Thank you very much michelle and mike

The most emotional trip I’m ever likely to make. The day was made very easy by the staff. But don’t buy a packed lunch, you have plenty of time to eat. Prepare to cry and feel anger.

Great guide who was very knowledgeable, great way to see Krakow and pin point places to visit throughout our stay

All the bells and whistles well planned and organised at a great price an overall great experience