The route through the historic centre
You begin between St Florian's Gate and the Barbican, the old walled entrance to the medieval city. From there the guide takes you through Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance streets in the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978.
Stops include Main Market Square, St Mary's Church, the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and the castle courtyard. Along the way the guide talks about the city's 15th and 16th-century heyday, the Second World War, the communist period and the story of Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II.
What is included and what is not
The tour includes an expert local guide, who speaks English. Tips are not included.
Groups and choosing a tour
Free tours suit individual travellers and small groups, with a limit of 7 people on regular tours. If you are travelling in a larger group, a private tour of Krakow is the better option.
