In Focus: Souvenir-making Workshop
Krakow, Poland
From EUR 60.00
Office phone number: +48 665 015 665
In Focus: Souvenir-making Workshop
Krakow, Poland
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
On this unique tour you’ll have the chance to have fun, meet new people, try some homemade Polish cake, and create a traditional, handmade souvenir from Krakow using natural, upcycled materials. But that’s not all. The tour is run in partnership with a local organisation that supports homeless people in the community, so simply by participating, you’ll be doing your part to give back.
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Highlights
- Visit the local neighbourhood of Podgórze, one of Krakow’s greenest districts
- Try craft beer from a local mountain microbrewery
- Have fun with locals while creating your own hand-made, eco-friendly souvenir
- Try delicious, homemade Polish cake and discover the story of locals who incite positive change and help others in impactful ways
- See the best panoramic views of the city from Krakow’s pedestrian bridge
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Inside the Ursa Maior Pub, 10 Plac Wolnica, centrally located in the Kazimierz district
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- Starting time: 2.00 PM
- Ending point:
Main Square of Podgórze district. Your guide can help you organize public or private transport back to your accommodation.
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Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, hand-made souvenir workshop with a local specialist, piece of cake, water, tea or coffee, local beer.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, shopping, other items of a personal nature.
Get ready to work with your hands, tap into your creativity, and make something special to take home from Krakow — all while giving back to the local homeless community.
Our tour starts at Wolnica Square in a small pub serving craft beer from a local, mountain microbrewery. It’s an ideal place to get to know each other and find out more about local culture and history.
Next, we’ll cross Krakow’s pedestrian bridge where you’ll get some of the best panoramic views of the city, and find ourselves in the local district Podgórze, one of the greenest areas of the city, filled with unique attractions that most visitors don’t typically experience.
After a short walk around this neighbourhood hearing about its fascinating history, we’ll visit Żywa Pracownia (Alive Space), a local folk art centre known widely for the goodness and empathy of its staff and a beautifully decorated interior. This is where it’s our turn to get creative!
Following instructions given by specialists at the centre, we’ll have the opportunity to make some unique souvenirs according to designs and ideas that are more than 100 years old. We will be working with different tools and up-cycled, natural materials to create our souvenirs, making them even more special. If you get hungry, we’ll also be snacking on some handmade Polish cake while we work.
Besides having fun, eating homemade cake, and creating an unforgettable, handmade souvenir from Krakow, we will discover the important story behind the place where we’re working and its mission to help homeless people in the community. In short, just by participating in this tour, you’ll be providing up to five bowls of hot soup to people who need it.
After the tour, the handmade souvenir in hand, let us know if you need suggestions for what else to see and do in the area — we’re always happy to help!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, hand-made souvenir workshop with a local specialist, piece of cake, water, tea or coffee, local beer.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, shopping, other items of a personal nature.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@krakowurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +48 665 015 665
Email address: info@krakowurbanadventures.com
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