Krakow: St. Mary's Church and Rynek Underground Museum Tour English tour
ID: GYG608745-1020419
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a professional guide, visit St. Mary’s Basilica & its Veit Stoss altar then descend into the Rynek Underground Museum to discover the city’s hidden history
Discover the charm of Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a guided walking tour where history blends seamlessly with everyday city life. Wander across the Main Market Square, admire the Cloth Hall, and explore atmospheric streets that have earned Kraków its reputation as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Begin your experience in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town. Stroll through the Main Market Square, pass the Cloth Hall, and explore historic streets shaped by centuries of royal processions, trade, and daily life. Visit the courtyard of Collegium Maius, Poland’s oldest university building, and hear stories of its most famous student, Nicolaus Copernicus. Along the way, your guide brings Kraków’s golden age and merchant traditions to life.
Continue with a guided visit inside St. Mary’s Basilica. Admire the magnificent Gothic altar carved by Veit Stoss and learn about its symbolism, craftsmanship, and importance to Kraków’s cultural heritage.
Descend beneath the Main Market Square to explore one of Kraków’s most fascinating hidden attractions. With skip-the-line access, follow your guide through atmospheric underground passages preserving medieval streets, market stalls, and everyday artifacts. Innovative multimedia installations—sounds, projections, and holograms—recreate the vibrant rhythm of medieval life, revealing how Kraków grew into a major European trade centre.
Ideal for first-time visitors, this well-balanced walking tour offers a rich and memorable introduction to the historic centre of Kraków.
When you return above ground, familiar landmarks such as St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall will appear in a new light—you’ve just walked through 700 years of history concealed beneath Kraków’s cobblestones.
Highlights
- Walk through Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a licensed local guide
- Step inside St. Mary’s Basilica to admire the stunning Gothic altar Veit Stoss
- See the historic Cloth Hall and learn about medieval trade and merchant life
- Visit the courtyard of Collegium Maius, the alma mater of Nicolaus Copernicus
- Discover the medieval marketplace hidden beneath the Main Square
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded.
Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
There will be a maximum of 30 participants.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. They will hold an Old Town Guided Tour sign.
INCLUDED
- Licensed expert guide
- Entrance ticket to St. Mary’s Basilica
- Outside view: Cloth Hall & Collegium Maius
- Guided walking tour of Kraków’s Old Town
- Fast-track admission to Rynek Underground Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Visiting exhibitions other than those listed
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
