Terrifying Krakow: A Dark Walking Tour of the Old Town

Step into the dark history of Krakow's Old Town, where tales of serial killers, medieval tortures and haunted places come to life.
Embark on a journey through the dark history of Krakow's Old Town, where chilling tales of serial killers, torture, mysterious undergrounds, and haunted sites await.
Discover the brutal crimes and eerie legends that shaped the city’s past — from medieval executions to ghostly encounters.
Uncover the secrets of alchemy, explore historic townhouses and ancient churches, and step into places where the dead still seem to linger.
This tour will immerse you in the spine-tingling stories that continue to haunt Krakow today.

Itinerary:
St. Mary’s Basilica
Uncover the dark secrets of St. Mary’s Basilica. Stand on the site of an old cemetery and learn how wrongdoers were punished in medieval Kraków.
Szpitalna & Floriańska Streets – Crimes That Shook the City
Walk the very streets where Kraków’s most infamous crimes were committed. As we pass down Szpitalna and Floriańska, discover the chilling tales of murderers, betrayals, and unsolved mysteries that haunt these cobbled paths.
The Reformed Monastery
Hear stories of its hidden undergrounds, preserved mummies and the “Death Bell” once rung for the dying.
Szczepański Square – Haunted Palaces and Alchemists' Curses
Follow the trail of Kraków’s legendary alchemists. Explore haunted townhouses and palaces, hear ghostly legends passed down through generations – some say the spirits of their experiments still linger here.
Main Market Square – Executioners and Instruments of Torture
End your journey where justice was once public spectacle. In the heart of Kraków’s Main Square, uncover the truth about the city’s executioners and the tools of torment used on prisoners. Their terrifying stories echo through the square to this day.

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.

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.