In the footsteps of Poland’s greatest history painter, whose work shaped how a whole generation pictured the past.
The Jan Matejko Trail with a guide: what you will see
We will present you this distinguished artist’s life and work. You will get to know, among others, where exactly he lived and worked, who belonged to the group of his most devoted disciples and what he collected. Finally, you will have the opportunity to take a very close look at his most famous paintings.
Selected monuments: Jan Matejko Square, the Academy of Fine Arts, the monument to Jan Matejko in the Planty Gardens, the Słowacki Theatre, The Holy Cross Church, ul. Floriańska, St Mary’s Church, the Cloth Hall.
Who this tour is for
For people who already know Kraków, or who were after something off the usual track from the start. Fewer crowds, more detail.
- Returning visitors who have done the classic route
- Small groups and individual travellers
- Visitors from abroad, since we also guide in English
How long it takes and what to know
Duration
The route normally takes 2 – 4 h. We adjust the pace and the scope to the group, so if you have less time we will shorten it without dropping what matters most.
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.
