Private Krakow: Photographic Journey Through Time
Krakow, Poland
From USD 106.80
Office phone number: +48 665 015 665
Private Krakow: Photographic Journey Through Time
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
A unique way to experience local life in Kraków, the most artistic of Polish cities, is to become an artist for a day. Join our passionate photographer and guides, who are founders of an artistic group called Polish Obscura, and travel back in time to capture historic Krakow as they would have done in the late 19th century, with a handmade camera. You will be guided to some breathtaking spots, many of which will be off the main tourist trail, and your photographer guide will teach you how to take an interesting shot. You’ll even develop the image yourself in an old-school dark room — how’s that for a quirky and original souvenir to take home?! Oh and we’ll throw in a couple of stops at our favourite local cafés to try some Polish treats along the way too!
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
- Travel back in time to the era of analogue photography and get a unique snapshot of Krakow to take home
- Learn the technique of pinhole photography with a passionate local guide and photographer
- Make your own camera obscura and develop a postcard-perfect image as a unique keepsake of your day
- Taste some traditional Polish delicacies in local spots away from the tourist trail
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
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On this tour your guide will explain how to take photos the old fashion way with a handmade camera made out of upcycled coffee boxes.
- Your tour supports a small, local organization of traditional photographers who are keeping the art of analogue photography alive.
- As part of your tour you will have a coffee break in a small, locally owned bar located off the beaten track where you can soak up local life in Krakow while supporting a small local business.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of the house at Mały Rynek 4 (4 Small Market Square, Old Town).
Your guide will be wearing something red with the Urban Adventures logo printed on it.
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- Starting time: 11.00 AM
- Ending point:
Mały Rynek 4 (4 Small Market Square, Old Town)
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide and passionate photographer, local snack, beverages, photographic materials, self-made photo souvenir from Krakow.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.
If you would like to explore some of the prettiest spots in Krakow and learn how to turn your coffee can into a photo camera at home, then this is a perfect tour for you. If you want to find out how easy it is to transform your bathroom or storage cupboard into a photo developing room, then this is also an excellent tour for you. Finally, if you’d like to make a picture with a handmade camera, develop it yourself and take it home as a souvenir than this is the best tour ever for you!
You will meet a local artist and guide, founders of a photographic group Polish Obscura, who will share with you the analogue technique of pinhole photography. It is so simple that it can be explained and presented over a lovely cup of tea. So far, so good!
Once you understand the process and you have put your handmade camera together, we’ll take a stroll around the charming streets of Krakow. You will be given some artistic and creative tips to help you capture the beauty of our fair city and we will share with you some fascinating anecdotes about particular landmarks and areas, starting with the famous Sukiennice and St Mary’s Basilica.
We’ll also get off the tourist trail and explore some of our favourite hidden spots, walking side by side with a passionate local, seeing the city through their eyes.
Don’t worry either, as while the art and culture that surrounds you will be taking care of your soul, your body will not be forgotten! There will be time to try a local snack and to treat ourselves to one or two traditional delicacies as well as some top notch Polish craft beers produced in the small breweries that dot the city centre and its surrounding suburbs.
This delightful tour will take you back in time to an era of where analogue photography was the norm. You will see how Krakow looked one hundred years ago and as we walk you’ll be able to compare the past and the present and decide for yourself if you think it has changed a lot.
Your tour will end once your images have been developed. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your expert local guide for tips on what else to see and do in Krakow and for further advice on unique photograph opportunities around the city.
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 and passionate photographer, local snack, beverages, photographic materials, self-made photo souvenir from Krakow.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 6 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 dietary restrictions. Please let your guide know of your dietary needs at the start of your tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +48 665 015 665
Email address: info@krakowurbanadventures.com
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