Made In Krakow Shopping Tour
Krakow, Poland
From USD 95.07
Office phone number: +48 665 015 665
Made In Krakow Shopping Tour
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
Discover Polish culture through our handmade products! This Krakow tour will take you to the shops and galleries you’d never find on your own, and connect you with the people it’d be impossible to meet without a guide by your side. See the art they’re making for a living, hear the stories behind their crafts, and go home with a piece of Krakow in your pocket! Our local guides would love to see you in Polish clothes designed in Krakow, or in leather shoes locally made, or wearing a beautiful piece of amber jewellery, from a secret place you discovered with us!
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Highlights
- Visit small art galleries to admire the diversity of handmade products and originality of Polish design
- Drink coffee with an urban artisan specialising in amber jewellery and learn how to recognise real amber from fakes
- Shop for unique clothes and shoes, all made in Krakow by local designers
- Learn about local pottery traditions, and how different styles reflect different parts of Poland
- Enjoy excellent craft beer with locals in a cool spot located off the beaten track
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- Your entire tour works to support and promote local artisans and craftspeople, where you not only have the chance to pick up some handcrafted souvenirs, but also learn about the history of some traditional art forms, from pottery to amber jewellery.
- During the tour you will have tea/coffee in a small, family owned cafe as well as enjoy a local craft beer in a pub owned by a Polish microbrewery situated in the Bieszczady Mountains.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of the house at Mały Rynek 4 (4 Small Market Square, Old Town), 33-332 Krakow, Poland.
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- Starting time: 2.00 PM
- Ending point:
Rynek Główny 27, 33-332 Kraków.
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Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, traditional local snack (zapiekanka), coffee and homemade cake, 4 different samples of Polish craft beer, small handmade souvenir form Krakow.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
You can’t go shopping on an empty stomach, so we’ll start your Krakow tour with a snack! We’ll head to a shop selling the most popular snack in town, zapiekanka. This open-faced cheese sandwich is a classic treat for locals, and while we’re there, we’ll not only eat one, but also meet the people who have been working in this beloved shop since 1980. You’ll get to hear their stories about the end of the communist era and the beginning of the free market in Poland.
Next up, we’ll walk over to a local gallery selling clothing and accessories all made in Krakow, but inspired by exotic travels all over the world. This is a great place to discover there’s no truth to the stereotype that people from post-communist countries have no fashion or design sense!
We’ll then head to a pottery shop where your guide will point out a variety of ceramic items and explain how patterns and colours will differ depending on the region of Poland where they were made.
Strolling further through the bohemian district of Kazimierz, we’ll find ourselves in a special shoe saloon and further on, in a few of the many art galleries located along Jozefa Street. Along here it’s possible to buy everything from wooden sculptures to paintings to handmade decorations and folk embroidery of different kinds.
After all that browsing, time for a coffee break, paired with a slice of homemade cake in a hidden place. This secret spot is both an amber gallery and a lovely café. As we eat and drink, you’ll learn a bit about amber, and then later on, you’ll get to participate in a mini workshop to uncover the secrets of this stone. Among other things you will learn how to discover whether a piece of amber is real or fake.
We’ll end our tour with a degustation of four different types of craft Polish beer, made in the mountains. We’re sure you’ll love this final place as much as the locals do, as it has a great décor and spirit, plus the best selection of beers from a local microbrewery.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, traditional local snack (zapiekanka), coffee and homemade cake, 4 different samples of Polish craft beer, small handmade souvenir form Krakow.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
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.
Closure of sites: If any of the spots we normally visit are closed, we will find an alternate but equally awesome place to take you.
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
This tour can accommodate dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance of your dietary needs. 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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