Private Krakow Tour: Royal Krakow - The Local Way
Krakow, Poland
From EUR 88.00
Office phone number: +48 665 015 665
Private Krakow Tour: Royal Krakow - The Local Way
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
Get the royal experience as you marvel at majestic Krakow on a private tour that lets you discover the city’s quirky and sometimes scandalous royal secrets. Walk the Royal Road and admire astonishing fairytale buildings, sample fruit liquors at a hidden bar, and enjoy a meal at a locals’ favourite rooftop restaurant with stunning views across the beautiful old town.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Walk the Royal Route and discover the stories of the people who have made Krakow the city it is today
- Gaze at awe-inspiring local landmarks in the Old Town and get the lowdown on their place in royal history
- Sip Polish liquors that have been made using top secret, centuries-old local recipes
- Explore the spectacular market square (Europe’s largest) from above, then venture underground to explore from below
- Enjoy a typical Polish lunch at a little-known rooftop restaurant with staggering views across the old town
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Pickup location:
At your hotel.
- Pickup time: 9.30 AM
- Drop off location:
At your hotel or any centrically located place on request.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, admission to historic sites, full meal (soup and a main course) with a glass of beer, 2 glasses of nalewki.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your local guide will meet you at your hotel before whisking you off on a journey deep into Polish history and culture. Think this is just another boring history or sightseeing tour? Not at all! Together, we’ll tick off all the ‘must-see’ places in the Old Town on this private tour, but from a whole new perspective – and we mean that literally! That’s because we’re going from some of the highest points in the city to the underground, showing you up, down, and all around Krakow with a regal touch.
We’ll get high at some rooftop bars with excellent panoramic views that are fit for a king and queen, then get low as we go a few steps below the surface of the Main Square of Krakow, where you’ll witness reminders of the city’s medieval days.
The Royal Route (or Royal Way) is the classic tourist route of Krakow, where you’ll catch all those sites on your to-do list, like Wawel Hill. If you close your eyes and listen, maybe you can still hear the first performance of Coronation Mass by J.S. Bach in the Wawel Cathedral, or hear the clanging of swords from the knights’ tournaments that were held in the Wawel Castle courtyard or the sounds of voices feasting in the middle of the Market Square. We’ll pass by all the royal landmarks and more on this private tour, but you’ll also hear the extraordinary and sometimes silly stories behind them all. Forget the historical facts – we’re going to share the secrets from our monarch’s private lives and even let you in on a tale or two about Copernicus and Pope John Paul II.
And because we’re not just feeding your mind, we’ll also take your stomach for a treat at a delicious local spot. But before we eat, you’ll whet your appetite at a hidden bar with a selection of different Polish liquors, all still prepared based on secret recipes from the Royal Court.
Finally, we’ll finish it all up with meal together – but not in the Main Square like every other tourist to Krakow. Instead, we’re going up again, above the market, where we can take in the bustle of the vendors from a distance plus get an epic view of the entire Old Town. Sounds pretty royal, doesn’t it?!
Note: This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, admission to historic sites, full meal (soup and a main course) with a glass of beer, 2 glasses of nalewki.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
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
This tour can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please let us know in advance if you have any 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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