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Kraków’s Animal Trail

History tangled up with myth and legend. Animals hidden in the architecture, from eagles to dragons. A good walk for families.

History tangled up with myth and legend. Animals hidden in the architecture, from eagles to dragons. A good walk for families.

Kraków’s Animal Trail with a guide: what you will see

Once you start looking, animals turn up all over Kraków: on coats of arms, above doorways, on church roofs. The route is built around finding them, which is what keeps children involved.

Who this tour is for

Put together with school groups in mind. We mix the history with storytelling and things to do on the spot, so the pupils stay with us.

  • School classes, with the pace and language matched to the pupils’ age
  • Trips run under the Polish schools programme
  • Youth and scouting groups

How long it takes and what to know

Duration

We agree the length when you book, depending on how much time you have and what you want to see.

Admission tickets

The guiding fee does not cover admission to museums and ticketed sites. Several of them sell timed entry and are often booked out days ahead in season, so it is worth mentioning them when you book.

Booking a date

Tell us how many of you there are, when you plan to come and roughly how much time you have. We normally reply the same day, with a suggested route and a price.

from 250 PLN / h
  • Duration
    2 to 4 hours, to be agreed
  • Group
    individually or in a group
  • Languages
    Polish and English
  • Route
    we tailor it to you
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We usually reply the same day.

Before you set off

What to bring

Every route is walked, at a pace suited to the group. A few small things will simply make it more comfortable:

  • Comfortable shoes. There is a lot of walking, and much of the Old Town is cobbled.
  • Water, especially in summer. We pass shops and cafés, though not always when you want one.
  • Clothing suited to the weather. A hat and sunglasses in the heat, an umbrella or rain jacket in spring and autumn.
  • Some cash in Polish currency. Most places take cards, but not all. The currency in Poland is the złoty (PLN).
  • A charged phone or camera. There will be plenty worth photographing.
  • Any documents that entitle you to a discount, such as a school, student or pensioner card.

Pricing

What this tour costs

The price depends on how long we walk, not on which route you pick. Choose the guiding language to see the right rates.

2h
Stroll
from 250 PLN / h

250 PLN base rate + 150 PLN for guiding in English

  • Perfect first meeting with the city
  • Guiding in English +150 PLN/h
  • Groups over 10 people, surcharge agreed individually
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4h
Full tour
from 400 PLN / h

400 PLN base rate + 200 PLN for guiding in English

  • The complete Kraków experience
  • Guiding in English +200 PLN/h
  • Groups over 10 people, surcharge agreed individually
Book a date

Prices are indicative and quoted per hour of guiding. The final quote depends on the length and character of the tour. we will gladly prepare a tailor-made offer.

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Want to feel the magic of Kraków? Let’s plan your tour.