Trumpets and Towers Self Guided Tour of Krakow Old Town

5.0 (2 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Every hour, a trumpet melody breaks off mid-note from St. Mary's tower - find out why. That's the kind of story you'll hear on this self-guided audio tour along Krakow's Royal Road, from the medieval Barbican to the fire-breathing dragon at Wawel Castle.

Over 15 stops, you will uncover legends most visitors walk right past like a knife hanging in the Cloth Hall tied to a tale of jealous brothers and a cobbler who supposedly slew a dragon with a sulfur-stuffed sheep.

The tour lives on your phone with offline access and is available in 9 languages. It allows you to pause for coffee in the Main Square, duck into a church, then resume exactly where you left off.

If you'd rather explore Krakow Old Town at your own pace than follow a guide's umbrella through crowds, this is built for you. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (12–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

St. Florian's Gate

15 min

Start at the only surviving entrance to the old town where the Royal processions began. Learn about the defences provided by the Barbican and begin your tour
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

15 min

Make your way down Florianska Street, spotting interesting buildings till you reach the largest medieval square in Europe. Then take a tour of the most significant buildings around it
St Mary's Basilica

Passing by

Hear the legend of the bugle and the tale of two brothers as you stand in front of this imposing church
Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

10 min

Hear the story behind the what can be considered the world's oldest shopping mall and pause to take in the nearby townhall
Krakow

15 min

Take in other sights of the old town such as one of the oldest colleges in Poland, a street where a future Pope resided and learn about Royal feasts
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

15 min

Hear the contrasting tale of two churches positioned right beside each other
Wawel Cathedral

Passing by

Hear about what makes the cathedral unique
Wawel Royal Castle

10 min

End the tour at the Courtyard in Wawel Castle admiring it's beautiful architecture. Make an optional climb down to see and hear the legend of the dragon

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The tour ends in the Castle courtyard and you can take an optional stroll to look at a statue of a dragon

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home