Yes — it is entirely possible if you plan the route and choose a form of guiding that spreads the cost among participants or uses a shorter service. Guide fees in Krakow are often quoted as flat group rates or hourly rates, so with a small group of around four people the per-person price can drop below 100 PLN.
In practice you can achieve this in several simple ways, which I describe below.
1) Form a small, steady group: if the fee is a flat rate (for example a base price for a short 2-hour walk), dividing it among 3–4 people often brings the price under 100 PLN per person.
2) Shorter, well-planned routes: choose a 1–2 hour program focused on the highlights and the most accessible sections of the Royal Route and the Old Town instead of a full 4-hour program.
3) Self-guided visit supported by a guide for part of the route: you can hire a guide for the first stage of the walk (for example 60–90 minutes) and then continue on your own with a map or an app.
4) Combine with other attractions or package offers: sometimes museum tickets with a guide or shorter guided formats have lower price thresholds — ask about packages and discounts.
5) Negotiate and set a clear program: ask for a specific plan and limit the visiting time to make it easier to fit the price to your budget.
The City of Krakow has prepared a special guide for tourists with disabilities, available in several languages, which describes the accessibility of sites, uses pictograms and gives practical information. Paper copies are available at municipal tourist information points and at the city office department dealing with disability issues.
In that guide you will find a list of places with information about accessible toilets, equipment rental, taxis adapted for people with disabilities and other useful services. It’s an excellent starting point when planning your route.
Not all sections of the Old Town are equally comfortable for a wheelchair — cobblestones, level changes and narrow sidewalks can be challenging. The city provides adapted variants of the Royal Route and other routes marking the easier-to-navigate segments.
A good plan is to start at a point with full infrastructure (toilet, café, resting place), go through the central, even sections of the Market Square and Floriańska Street (choose parts with ramps), and plan short stops for the less comfortable stretches.
Before you travel, check offers from medical equipment rental companies in Krakow — some rent larger wheelchairs, walkers or commode chairs for short periods. It’s worth reserving equipment in advance.
The city also provides information about taxis and transport adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. Some tram lines and stops have raised platforms or ramps, but not all; when planning trips between neighborhoods keep this in mind.
Melex-style vehicles are convenient for people who don’t want to cover longer distances on foot, but they usually cost more than a walking tour with a guide. For a small group and a short route the cost can still fit the budget, so calculating the per-person price is key.
If comfort and quick movement between several points are important, compare the price of a melex with the cost of a shorter guided walk and choose the option that best matches your plan and energy levels.
Choose well-reviewed places and always check in advance about accessible entranceways, table layout and toilets. Even a highly rated restaurant may have a narrow entry or a step.
If you want to save money, look for cafés and bistros around the Market Square or Kazimierz with good reputations that are friendly to guests with reduced mobility; it’s always worth calling ahead to ask about the entrance and toilet accessibility.
1) Not checking a venue’s accessibility in detail before you go — make sure the entrance, toilet and the part of the dining area you plan to use are wheelchair accessible.
2) No plan for rests — schedule breaks every 30–60 minutes, especially on uneven surfaces.
3) Not comparing price offers — before booking ask about exact service time and any additional costs such as entrance fees or extra-hour charges.
4) Overly optimistic distance planning — the center can be dense; shorter routes with more stops are often more enjoyable.
Will the guide show only the main sights? You can agree the program with the guide in advance. A shorter tour can focus on the most interesting, accessible parts of the city.
Are there free materials for people with disabilities? Yes — the city publishes a guide to Krakow for tourists with disabilities and offers materials and apps at municipal information points.
How to split costs to stay within 100 PLN/person? Look for a minimum group of 3–4 people, choose a 60–120 minute program and negotiate a flat rate for the shorter time.
Some historic places have alternative entrances with ramps or slopes hidden on the courtyard side — local information points and municipal tourist info can help you find them.
An unexpected seasonal benefit: outside peak season it is often easier to get service and a table in popular cafés and restaurants, and queues at museums are usually shorter — this can make the visit more comfortable.
Variant for 4 people: a 90-minute guided walk of the Old Town on a flat-rate basis (group cost divided by 4), a coffee break at a well-rated bistro and then a self-guided visit to one museum with a reduced ticket — this plan often results in a cost below 100 PLN per person.
“Solo + support” variant for one person: use the city’s free materials and an app, and book a guide for just the first hour to reduce cost while getting local tips.
If you want a personalized, comfortable and wheelchair-adapted tour, I encourage you to contact private guide Małgorzata Kasprowicz. Programs can be adjusted by time, theme and level of accessibility to make the most of your budget.
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