How did the old burghers live? The history of Kraków’s townhouses, full of legend, anecdote and surprising detail.
Kraków’s Townhouses with a guide: what you will see
We will explain to you the origin of Krakow’s tenement houses, as well as the major changes that marked their construction over the centuries. Strolling along the streets designed by the most prominent architects, we will focus mainly on the characters, statues and coats of arms featured on chosen houses. We will also decode several house emblems and talk about historical figures and events related to some of them.
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 3 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.
