Kraków

Krakow City Pass: Is It Worth It?

The Kraków City Pass is a tourist pass for 1, 2 or 3 days that gives access to 22 attractions in Krakow. Depending on the option, it also includes unlimited use of buses and trams. It pays off if you visit several museums in a short time, less so if you see only one or two.

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What is included

The pass gives access to 22 attractions, which you can visit over the 1, 2 or 3 days you choose when booking. Among them are the Czartoryski Museum with Leonardo's Lady with an Ermine, the Archaeological Museum, the Polish Aviation Museum, the Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum, the Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art at Sukiennice, the Galicia Jewish Museum and Mount Kościuszko.

Depending on your choice, it includes unlimited use of Krakow's buses and trams for the same period. Check the booking page for the full list of attractions.

How to tell if it is worth it

List the attractions you really want to see and check how many are included. The more visits you fit into the days the pass is valid, the more sense it makes. If you use public transport a lot, pick an option with transport.

The booking page warns that many museums are closed on Mondays, so it is best to avoid planning visits for that day.

Activation and collection

When you collect your pass you choose the day to activate it, which can be later than the day of collection. The pass stays valid until midnight on the last day, so it is best to activate it on the morning of your first day. The 3-day pass without transport and the 3-day student pass are delivered digitally by email or WhatsApp. The other options are collected at one of the listed pickup points.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Krakow City Pass include public transport?

It depends on the option you choose. Some include unlimited use of buses and trams, while the 3-day pass without transport does not.

How many days is it valid for?

You can choose a pass for 1, 2 or 3 days. It stays valid until midnight on the last day.

Can I activate it the day after collecting it?

Yes. You choose the activation day when you collect it, for example collecting the card on Monday and activating it on Tuesday.

Which museums are closed on Mondays?

The booking page says many museums are closed on Mondays. Check the opening days of the attractions you want to see before choosing your date.