Licensed Kraków city guides
Every street in Kraków has a story. Let us tell you ours.
Discover Poland’s old royal capital with the licensed guides of KrakKos. The Old Town, Wawel, Kazimierz and Nowa Huta. History, legends and the kind of detail you will not find in any guidebook.
Clear pricing
One clear price. No surprises.
Choose how long you want your adventure to be, from a short walk to a full day of discovery. We adapt every route to your group, your pace and your interests.
- A perfect first meeting with the city
- Guiding in English +150 PLN/h
- Groups over 10 people +50 PLN/h
- The classic, complete city walk
- Guiding in English +150 PLN/h
- Each further hour from 50 PLN
- The complete Kraków experience
- Guiding in English +200 PLN/h
- Groups over 10 people +100 PLN/h
Prices are indicative. The final quote depends on the length and character of the tour. We will gladly prepare a tailor-made offer.
Why KrakKos
More than sightseeing. A story told with passion
We love this work
Kraków fascinates us and we love what we do. We put our whole heart into every tour.
Experience
We have been guiding around Kraków and the region for over a decade and we know this city inside out.
Professionalism
Official licences from the Regional Authority, and routes that are carefully researched and well prepared.
Flexibility
We work around what you want to see and fit the day to your needs. With us no two tours are the same.
Creativity
No off-the-shelf scripts. We make sure your time in Kraków is special and well spent.
Everything organised
We can plan the whole stay: tickets, transport and meals, so you can simply enjoy the city.
Openness
We are warm, we love to talk, and we genuinely respect every guest.
Tours in English
Looking for an English-speaking guide? You are very welcome, we host travellers from all over the world.
Our tours
Choose how you want to discover Kraków
From the must-see classics to the city’s hidden corners. Every route is only a starting point. We are always happy to tailor it to you.
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For pilgrimsŁagiewniki and the Kraków Sanctuaries
Sanctuaries known well beyond Poland, from the newest places of pilgrimage to those with long histories.
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Off the beaten trackThe Cemeteries of Kraków
Remarkable funerary art and the lives of notable citizens. The city’s oldest burial traditions, told with care.
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For pilgrimsIn the Footsteps of John Paul II
The Kraków that shaped a future pope. Places tied to the life of Karol Wojtyła in the city he called home.
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Off the beaten trackThe Trail of the Cursed Soldiers
The fate of those who kept fighting after 1945. The monuments, museums and places that record what it cost them.
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For schoolsOff the beaten trackThe Mural Trail
For anyone who likes street art and sightseeing off the usual track. It also works well as a lesson in reading images.
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Off the beaten trackParks and Gardens of Kraków
A break from the noise of the city. The history of Kraków’s green spaces, the Professors’ Garden and where the name Planty comes from.
Meet your guides
The people who will show you around
Guiding since 2008. Trained as an artist and art historian. She specialises in English-speaking groups and themed tours, and is licensed to guide in the Rynek Underground and Schindler’s Factory.
Historian, teacher and licensed Kraków guide. His licences include the Rynek Underground and the Trail of Remembrance (Schindler’s Factory, the Eagle Pharmacy and Pomorska Street).
What our guests say
Loved by travellers from all over the world
Gift vouchers
Give someone a story
A KrakKos voucher is an original gift for any occasion: a guided walk, a carriage or electric cart ride, a cruise on the Vistula or a visit to a museum of your choice. You choose, we take care of the rest.
Good to know
A guide in Kraków: what you should know
Why see Kraków with a licensed guide?
A licensed guide knows the city inside out and can easily match a tour of Kraków and the surrounding area to what you want and what suits you. You can pick one of our standard routes or ask us to adapt it freely. We aim for the highest standard of service, for individual travellers and for organised groups, including school parties.
We do not only guide within the city. We are happy to take you beyond it, to beautiful places such as Ojców, Tyniec or Lanckorona, and to help organise your whole stay.
How to prepare for a tour of Kraków
Depending on the length of the route, the weather and the group, it pays to come prepared: comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather, a charged phone or camera, some cash (not everywhere takes cards) and any documents that entitle you to a discount. Water, a snack, and above all, good spirits.
Routes and sights worth seeing
There is something for everyone. The most popular routes include the Royal Route, Wawel Hill, Kazimierz, Podgórze and Nowa Huta. We also offer themed walks: in the footsteps of Schindler’s List, the trail of Nobel laureates, Kraków’s stained glass, its murals and many more.
For pilgrims we arrange visits to sanctuaries and churches, including the Sanctuary in Łagiewniki. Every route can be modified or built from scratch to your wishes.
How much does a guided tour cost?
The price is calculated from the length of the tour. The shortest walks are the cheapest, and the rate rises gently with time. Guiding in English and larger groups are charged as supplements. You will find the full details in the price list, and we will gladly prepare a tailor-made quote.
Tours in English and for visitors from abroad
We host far more than Polish visitors. We guide groups in English, so if you do not speak Polish and are looking for a tour in English, you are very welcome to discover Kraków with KrakKos.
Tours for families, schools and companies
For families we mix sightseeing with play; for schools, history and legends together with workshops outdoors and in museums. For companies we run incentive trips, team-building tours and events, taking on the whole logistics from transfers to dinners.
Ready when you are
Want to feel the magic of Kraków? Let’s plan your tour.
Sightseeing in Kraków
A tour guide in Kraków: where to start
Kraków is a city you see best on foot, and almost every walk begins on the Main Market Square. It is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, roughly two hundred metres across, with the Cloth Hall in the middle and St Mary’s Basilica on the corner. A bugle call is played from its taller tower every hour.
The Old Town is ringed by the Planty, a belt of parkland laid out in the first half of the nineteenth century where the city walls once stood. The Barbican and the Florian Gate survived the demolition. Walking the whole ring takes under an hour and it is the quickest way to get your bearings.
Wawel Hill deserves its own slot. The cathedral where Polish kings were crowned, the castle with its arcaded courtyard, and the Dragon’s Den in the rock below. Allow at least ninety minutes, and note that each exhibition inside sells its own ticket.
Kazimierz was a separate town for centuries, founded in 1335. Today it is a quarter with its own rhythm: Szeroka Street, the Old Synagogue and the Remuh with its historic cemetery, cafés and galleries in between. Across the river lies Podgórze, with the Ghetto Heroes Square, the Eagle Pharmacy and Schindler’s Factory on Lipowa Street.
For a completely different Kraków there is Nowa Huta, built from 1949 to a single plan, with its central square and radiating avenues. A guided tour can cover the whole district or just the most telling part of it.
How much time to allow? Two hours is enough for a first look at the Old Town. Three is the usual choice and covers the classic route comfortably. Four or more brings in Wawel, Kazimierz or a museum. We also guide outside the city, in Ojców, Tyniec and Lanckorona.