Historical Museum of the City of Krakow Tours and Activities
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With 14 outposts scattered across the city, the Historical Museum of the City of Krakow is headquartered at Krzysztofory Palace in the Old Town’s central square of Rynek Główny. This glorious 17th-century Baroque townhouse and its ornate stucco decor has been refurbished, and now houses a permanent exhibition on the urban development of the city. Look out for the portraits of civic leaders and a famous collection of traditional Krakovian Christmas cribs (called szopki in Polish). Another recent addition is the museum store full of beautiful coffee-table books and textiles.
Branches of the museum include the interactive displays of the Rynek Underground (Podziemia Rynku), also in the Rynek Główny; the Oskar Schindler Factory; the Barbican; the Old Synagogue in Ulica Szeroka and the Communist-built suburban town of Nowa Huta. There are several themed cycling trails— bikes can be borrowed from the museums—and walking routes uniting the venues across the city; the most popular of these is the Memory Trail, which incorporates the Schindler Factory, Eagle Pharmacy and the former Gestapo headquarters in Pomorska Street. Together these three permanent exhibitions unfold the story of Krakow during World War II and the subsequent Soviet Occupation.
Explore the museum on a two-hour guided tour of Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum or visit multiple branches at your leisure with a two-day hop on, hop off bus tour including museum admission.
Practical Info
The Historical Museum of Krakow includes 14 outposts around the city. Its main location is in Krzysztofory Palace in Old Town's central square, Rynek Główny. Since Old Town is pedestrianized, the museum is best accessed on foot.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5:30pm. Admission is 12 PLN for adults; 8 PLN for students and seniors; and 24 PLN for families. Admission and opening hours to other museum branches vary according to venue.
Entry to all is free with the Krakow Museums and Transport Official Pass.
Address: Krzysztofory Palace: Rynek Główny 35, Krakow, Poland
Hours: Tue–Sun: 10am–5.30pm
Admission: Varies
6 Tours and Activities to Experience Historical Museum of the City of Krakow
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Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour
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Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is the city’s most atmospheric district and the best way to explore is on foot. This 3-hour walking tour checks off all the highlights, including the Royal Route and the Wawel Castle complex; the medieval St. Mary’s Basilica and 17th-century St Peter and Paul’s Church; and the historic Cloth Hall.
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The 10 Tastings of Kakrow With Locals: Private Food Tour
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Eat your way through Kakrow's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like King Coconut and Pierogi or Zapikanka. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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[Combo] Wieliczka and Krakow City Pass with transport
Enjoy complimentary access to Krakow’s top museums with the Krakow Museums and Transport Pass. Gain entrance to 40 museums, including the impressive Rynek Underground, with its original medieval market stalls; Oskar Schindler’s Factory; and a wealth of art galleries, churches and more. This card offers generous discounts at select restaurants, shops and on other activities, and it’s a money-saving way to enjoy Krakow.
This combo includes the entrance to Wieliczka Salt Mine with English Guide.
Krakow Museums and Transport Pass offers free public transport and can be picked up either from the airport (which will allow you to use free public transport from airport to Krakow city center) or from Discover Cracow Tourist Information Point at Szczepanski Square 8.
You can reach Wieliczka Salt Mine with public transport as well - please use bus number 304.
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Kraków City Tours
Choose one of three route variants:
Old Town Tour in Krakow - you can see and learn about the largest Market Square in Europe, the magnificent medieval houses of Krakow, Wawel, St. Mary's Church, St. Florian's Gate, Barbican and all the more
Jewish tour district - you can see and learn about the first Jewish town with all its synagogues on the main street of the Jewish quarter - Szeroka Street, one of the most important churches in Poland - Skalka. You will hear why Kazimierz was created as a separate city, where its name comes from and many, many more
Ghetto and Podgórze tour - you will be able to see and learn about the most important place in the history of the modern world, including the factory of Oskar Schindler, who was caught in the story of Steven Spielberg's film "Schindler's List"
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Exclusive Krakow City Pass with Transport and Wieliczka Entrance
Plan your whole visit with just one booking.
See marvelous Wieliczka Salt Mine with English guide and receive Krakow City Pass which gives you complimentary access to Krakow’s top museums and public transport.
With over 40 museums, including the impressive Rynek Underground, with its original medieval market stalls; Oskar Schindler’s Factory; and a wealth of art galleries, churches and more, the card gives you endless possibilities to explore Krakow.
This card offers generous discounts at select restaurants, shops and on other activities, and it’s a money-saving way to enjoy Krakow.
Krakow Museums and Transport Pass offers free public transport and can be picked up either from the airport (which will allow you to use free public transport from airport to Krakow city center) or from Discover Cracow Tourist Information Point at Szczepanski Square 8.
You can reach Wieliczka Salt Mine with public transport as well - please use bus number 304.
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Krakow Guided Tour Wawel Castle Cathedral and Rynek Underground
The trip will start with a walk around the Krakow market square - we will find the most interesting monuments of the past and unravel their destiny, find out what events took place here, what legendary people were here.
Then we will descend 4 meters underground to be on the same level as the cobbled roads of Krakow in the 12th-13th centuries.
After a lunch break, we will visit Wawel - the seat of Polish kings.
The castle has also become one of the most important museums in Poland. It collects paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, militaria, porcelain and furniture.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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