Old Town of Krakow and Wawel in Russian

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About this activity

The tour is conducted in Russian. All the most interesting things in one excursion around Krakow - Barbakan, Maly Rynek, Rynek Glowny, Mariacki kosciol, Jagellonski university, Wawel Cathedral, Royal Castle and many others. The most important sights. No one will be bored for sure. You will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Krakow during the Middle Ages, learn the history and legends of the city, and also learn some of its secrets. This excursion is suitable for absolutely everyone.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian
Operated by: MAGNOLI

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Youth (13–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Radio guide- tourists are given individual headphones so that they can comfortably listen to the guide and are not disturbed by street sounds.
Included: Live Guide - Russian

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Barbican, Museum of Krakow

30 min

we will inspect a section of city walls and fortifications of Old Krakow, you will hear the story of St. Florian and find out why a church was built here in his honor and the gate was named Florian Gate
Slowacki Theatre

15 min

you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful Juliusz Słowacki Theater building, you will hear history of construction and development of the square nearby and find out what role theater plays in modern life in Krakow
Little Market Square (Maly Rynek)

15 min

we will visit the territory of the Small Market and you will hear interesting facts related to the Small Market Square, Let's look at the buildings surrounding the territory of the Small Market and learn about the people who lived there before
Stop 4

15 min

we'll walk along the walls of the significance of the church in the life of the city and the territory of the former churchyard, you will hear the story of creation and be able to watch the main relic of the church - the altar of Vit Stwosz, and you can also hear the performance of "hejnal" by the church trumpeter
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

30 min

you will be able to see all the most important attractions of the Main Market Square - Cloth rows on the square, monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz, Church of St. Wojciech, dungeons of the square, Town Hall Tower, modern sculpture Bound Eros and traditions invented by city residents in connection with it
Stop 6

30 min

our excursion route passes through quarter of the Jagiellonian University - the oldest university in Poland , you can look into the light university church of St. Anne, on the territory of student courtyard from the Middle Ages you will hear the story of the creation of the university by Queen Jadwiga and her husband King Casimir, in the professor's courtyard you will find a sad story about university teachers in 1939, we'll see the monument to a student of this university Nicolaus Copernicus
Stop 7

45 min

and of course you can’t pass by and not go to а place of Polish identity - Wawel Cathedral for kings, royal castle; you will hear the history, tragedy, defeat and victory of Polish history, Wawel is called not only the acropolis, but also the necropolis, because it is here in the Cathedral that the crypts with the tombs of the great rulers and kings of Poland are located, there is also a Treasury and an Armory here.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

to the left of the entrance to the Barbican, on a bench next to the sculpture of J. Matejko

End point

on Wawel Hill, next to the Bernardine Gate

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A radio guide consists of individual headphones for tourists and a microphone for the guide, making it easier for tourists to hear the guide's stories without street noise. This allows them to pause and take photos without losing track of the tour. The system has a range of about 50 meters, so tourists can hear the guide clearly through their headphones.