Kraków

Krakow in 2 Days: Itinerary

Two days are enough for the main sights of Krakow if you split them by area: day one the Old Town and Main Square, day two Wawel and the Kazimierz district. Guided walking visits last from one to three hours, so there is time left to eat and rest.

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Kraków's Main Market Square at blue hour, with the Cloth Hall lit up

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Old Town and Main Square

    Start in the morning with the Old Town free tour: it runs from St Florian's Gate to Wawel and lasts from two and a half to three hours. It helps you get your bearings, and the guide speaks English. After lunch you have Main Square in front of you: St Mary's Basilica, the Cloth Hall and the streets around them.

    In the afternoon you go beneath the square: the guided visit of the underground museum lasts about an hour and a half, includes the ticket and is in English. Evening ideas are on a separate page, so the programme does not get too full.

  2. Day 2 Wawel and Kazimierz

    The second day climbs Wawel Hill with the guided visit of the cathedral and the hill, in English, of about an hour and a half or two. The castle ticket depends on the option and the rooms are chosen separately, according to the official website.

    In the afternoon you cross Kazimierz, the Jewish Quarter, with the free tour that also reaches the Podgórze ghetto. The guide of this tour speaks English. If you have another half day, Schindler's Factory is across the Vistula and has its own guided visit.

Frequently asked questions

What changes if it rains?

Move the underground museum to the morning and keep the free tour for the driest hour. If Wawel interests you more than the centre, you can also swap the two days: the visits do not depend on each other.

What about just one day, or three?

With one day only, keep the free tour and Wawel. With a third day, add a day trip, for example Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Wieliczka mine or Zakopane.

Are two days enough for Krakow?

Yes, for the Old Town, Wawel and Kazimierz. They are not enough if you add Auschwitz, the salt mine or Zakopane, which take a day each.

Which guided visits are in English?

All the visits in this itinerary: the Old Town free tour, the underground museum, Wawel Hill and the Kazimierz tour.

Is it better to book ahead?

For visits with the ticket included, it is wise to reserve the date before you leave. Free tours have small groups: the booking page gives a maximum of six people.

How do I get between the stops?

The stops in the centre are close together and done on foot. Kazimierz and Wawel mean a few minutes' extra walk.