Main Market Square
The Main Market Square in Krakow is the largest medieval town square in Europe, surrounded by townhouses, churches, and the Cloth Hall at its center. Free to enjoy at any hour.
Walking tour in Krakow
Krakow Free Tour
The SANDEMANs Free Walking Tour of Krakow covers the Old Town, the Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, and the Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz. Budget travelers use this as their first Krakow walk.
Practical
Who runs it
- Operator
- SANDEMANs NEW Europe
The route
Where it stops
Each stop is free to stand in front of, whatever the tour costs.
St Mary's Basilica
St Mary's Basilica dominates the northeast corner of the Main Market Square with its two asymmetric towers. The interior houses the famous wooden altarpiece by Veit Stoss, one of the largest Gothic altarpieces in the world.
Wawel Castle
Wawel Castle sits on a limestone hill above the Vistula River, the historic seat of Polish kings. The courtyard and grounds are free to enter.
Kazimierz
Kazimierz is Krakow's former Jewish quarter, now the city's most vibrant neighborhood for nightlife, street art, cafes, and cultural venues. Free to wander.
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