Krakow: Rynek Underground and Wawel Castle, Cathedral Guided Tour

    4 hours

    Moderate

    Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a professional guide. Visit St. Mary’s Basilica to admire the Veit Stoss altar, then descend to the Rynek Underground Museum to uncover the city’s hidden past.


    Discover the many layers of Kraków’s history on a guided walking tour that combines the city’s most iconic landmarks with its hidden underground world.


    Highlights:

    • Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a licensed local guide

    • Admire the Gothic splendor of St. Mary’s Basilica and the Veit Stoss altar

    • See the historic Cloth Hall and hear stories of merchants and trade

    • Visit the courtyard of Collegium Maius, home to Copernicus’s alma mater

    • Discover Kraków’s medieval market buried beneath the Main Square


    Perfect for first-time visitors, this compact yet rich walking tour offers an unforgettable introduction to the heart of the city.


    Itinerary:

    Krakow Old Town   / 1h / Walk 

    Join a guided tour through Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, where centuries of history meet vibrant city life. Explore the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall, and the historic streets that have made Kraków one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations.

    See the Collegium Maius, the oldest university building in Poland, and learn about its most famous student, Nicolaus Copernicus. As you stroll between architectural landmarks, your guide shares stories about the city’s golden age, merchants’ guilds, and royal processions.


    St. Mary's Basilica / 30min  / Admission Ticket Included  

    The highlight of the tour is entry to St. Mary’s Basilica, home to the magnificent Gothic Veit Stoss altar — a masterpiece of medieval art and storytelling. Your guide explains its fascinating details and history, helping you appreciate its importance to Kraków’s identity.


    Rynek Underground Museum / 1h30min / Admission Ticket Included

    Next explore Kraków’s best-kept secret—hidden just beneath your feet! With skip-the-line entry to the Rynek Underground Museum, you’ll explore a fascinating archaeological world where centuries of history come alive.

    Follow your expert guide through atmospheric tunnels under the Main Market Square, lined with remnants of old streets, stalls, and medieval trade relics. Hear stories of merchants, craftsmen, and travelers who once filled this thriving marketplace.

    Cutting-edge multimedia exhibits—holograms, sounds, and projections—recreate the lively rhythm of the Middle Ages. You’ll feel the hum of trade, the clatter of carts, and the heartbeat of a city that never stopped evolving.

    When you return to the surface, the landmarks of the Main Square—St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall—will seem transformed. You’ve just walked through 700 years of history hidden beneath Kraków’s cobblestones.         


    Meeting point: plac Swietej Marii Magdaleny, 31-044 Krakow.   Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. They will hold an Old Town Guided Tour sign.  ( click to go to the Google maps )        

    Endpoint: Rynek Underground Museum, Rynek Glowny 1

    ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040

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    What's included?

      Professional Guide

      A ticket to the Rynek Underground Museum

      Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition (State Rooms or Royal Private Apartments or Crown Treasury subject to availability)

      A ticket to the Wawel Cathedral

      Exclusions

        Lunch drinks

        Visiting exhibitions other than those listed

        Tips

        Please note

          * Please note this is a group tour, please, don't be late.

          * The Wawel Cathedral is an active place of religious worship. During religious, state or jubilee events or visits of important guests, admission to the cathedral, royal tombs and the bell tower may be suspended without announcing the reasons. In such a situation, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.

          What to bring

            * A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.