Krakow's History and Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 2–2.3 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Delve into Krakow's medieval past on this self guided audio tour, with tales of ancient kings and fire-breathing dragons, on this tour of the historic old town and castle. You’ll hear how Krakow was transformed into a royal city – and Poland’s capital until 1596 – after starting out as a humble merchant town. Our walk starts in the city’s medieval market square and ends just outside Wawel Castle, the first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Krakow’s whole old town was the first city in Europe to be given UNESCO World Heritage status too.) Some of the highlights you can look forward to include: • The story of St. Mary's trumpeter • Krakow's legendary fire-breathing dragon • A walk around Wawel Castle and the Royal Palace which are open from 10am to 6pm • Stories about St. Mary's Basilica and the Wawel Cathedral • The Kraków Barbican, a medieval fortress • A short visit to the Bishop's Palace, the former home of Pope John II
Inclusions
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Itinerary
Pass by Krakow's iconic St. Mary's Basilica. Hear the legend behind the two towers. You can also listen intently as the Krakow trumpeter plays his hourly bugle call. Entry to the Basilica is not included.
The tour stops briefly outside the Slowacki Theatre.
The tour passes by Saint Florian's Gate.
The tour passes by the Rynek Underground.
The tour passes by the Town Hall Tower.
The tour passes by Jagiellonian University.
The 600-year-old major college of Poland's oldest university. This beautiful building was completed in 1400. We'll visit the courtyard on the tour.
The historic residence of the Bishop of Kraków, as well as the former home of Pope John Paul II. Entry inside is not permitted.
The tour stops briefly at Church of Saints Peter & Paul.
Wawel Royal Castle is one of the most important historical sites in Poland. Hear about the Krakow Dragon and the kings of Poland. Entry to the grounds is free, but the buildings cost extra.
The tour passes by Wawel Cathedral.
The tour passes by Senatorska Tower.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Krakow
- Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 1446 experiences we list in Krakow.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 812 of 1446.
About Krakow
Kraków, Poland's royal former capital, has a beautifully preserved medieval old town, crowned by Wawel Castle above the Vistula River.
The Main Market Square, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, is lined with burghers' houses and centred on the arcaded Cloth Hall. St Mary's Basilica rises at one corner, its carved wooden altarpiece a Gothic masterpiece, and a trumpet call sounds from its tower through the day and night.
Top-ranked sights in Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square), Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli).
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