Krakow Trip Planner
Krakow Trip Planner is a series of itineraries designed to help you get the best from your trip from this beautiful, historic city. Krakow is the second largest city in Poland. It is also one of oldest cities in Europe. The Town Hall Tower, the Vistula River, and the Wawel Castle are among the must-see locations in the city. The 7th-century city is a magnificent tourist destination in Europe. It is also the academic, cultural and tourism center in Poland.
When planning a trip to Krakow here are a number of holiday essentials to this wonderful town. Have a list of attractions you want to see, manage your time efficiently to make sure you do not miss any important destinations. Firstly, you have to start with a visit to the Old Town. Besides being the most historic landmark here, the Old Town Krakow is a home to a number of must-see attractions.
Next, your tour can continue with you stopping by the Town Hall Tower, the Wawel Cathedral, the Wawel Castle and the Cloth Hall. Each of these iconic destinations will get you staring before you know it. The Floriansca Street is yet another perfect tourist destination in town. Take a stroll down the avenue taking your time seeing the local shops, businesses and the art galleries situated here.
While you have crossed out the museums and Cathedrals off your list, you forgot to make sure to the oldest university in Poland. The institution in this lovely city. The University is adjunct the museum that houses the library and the treasury of the establishment. In other words, you have to stop by the oldest university building in the Old Town.
You can tell, the city offers it all – there are a number of things to do. Your Itinerary, therefore, can be as diverse as your heart desires. You can always turn to our Krakow Trip Planner for a perfect digital agenda fitting your preferences and interests.
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Top Krakow things to do
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The Main Market Square is a central public area in Krakow. The square dates back to 13th century. It is one of the largest medieval town squares in the world. Due to its quite active and lively street life the square is one of the best public spaces in Europe.
Oskar Schindler's Factory is a home to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow and the Historic Museum of the City of Krakow. It is a former metal item factory known as Oskar Schindler’s Factory. The factory building has a great deal of history to tell.
The Historic Old Town is the oldest and most famous locations shining in the heart of the city. The Old Town was Krakow’s political and administrative center until the King relocated his royal court to Warsaw in 1596.
The Wawel Royal Castle is a 13th-century castle in the heart of Krakow. King Casimir III the Great built the magnificent structure. It has a hint of that Italian style courtyard falling before a number of blocks the castle consists of.
Top Krakow hotels
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The 4-star Hotel Polski is located just opposite the St. Florian’s Gate, 4 minutes’ walk from the Main Market Square. It offers spacious rooms and luxury suites with free WiFi. All rooms at the Polski Pod Białym Orłem are elegant and decorated with warm colours. Each comes with tea and coffee...
The modern and stylish PURO Kraków Stare Miasto is located just 1 km away from the beautiful Main Market Square. It offers accommodation with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The rooms at Puro are done in light colours and feature large windows. There is modern equipment in each of them: a tablet, a...
Located only a 5-minute walk from the Gothic Wawel Castle, Hostel B Movie features film-inspired design. Guests are welcome to use Wi-Fi in all areas free of charge. All rooms at B Movie are warmly decorated and simply furnished. Each comes with a movie-themed mural painting. Dormitory rooms feature...
Only 4 minutes' walk from the Main Market Square and 6 minutes from Krakow Railway Station, Blue Aparthotel combines an excellent location with affordable rates. You can choose between brightly decorated, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms complete with a hairdryer. They all feature a...
Top Krakow tours
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Take a sobering tour of the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned. Explore the poignant...
This Krakow Super Saver combines two tours over two days at a discounted price. On the first day explore Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration camp complex, where you’ll see some of the prison barracks and learn about the prisoners in poignant exhibitions. Then the next day, head...
Leave Krakow behind and spend a fascinating morning or afternoon touring the legendary Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. Along with the mine's historical importance, its carvings of fabulous figures, monuments and altarpieces have earned the Wieliczka Salt Mine a place on...
Visit the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex and learn about the Nazi Holocaust on this 7-hour trip from Krakow. Your host will pick you up from your centrally located Krakow hotel and take you by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oświęcim. Explore the two camps with a professional...
