Are you looking for a guide who combines knowledge with passion, warmth with discipline, and humour with age-appropriate content? Małgorzata Kasprowicz is a licensed Krakow guide who for years has led both individual visitors and whole school classes. Her routes mix solid history with engaging anecdotes and practical tips — perfect for a one-day school trip or longer themed workshops.
A guided tour with Małgorzata guarantees that your group will see the most important sites in the right order, hear histories adapted to the students' level and receive educational tasks that help facts stick. For teachers this is organisational convenience: a clear plan, fixed duration and thematic options (local history, Jewish culture, socialist-realist architecture, film locations around Krakow).
If you want a safe, engaging and interactive outing — Małgorzata’s offer works very well for younger children, older students and adult groups alike.
Małgorzata was born in Krakow and for many years has been showing the city to visitors from Poland and abroad. She holds a city guide licence and has extensive experience working with schools — her programs include ready-made outdoor lesson plans, task scenarios for classes and methods to keep younger participants engaged.
Her approach rests on three pillars: reliable knowledge, friendly delivery and flexible adaptation to the group's needs. She links historical stories with practical tips (for example where to eat or rest) and offers optional extras: city quizzes, mini photography workshops and field tasks for classes.
Important for teachers: Małgorzata knows how to work with school groups and understands organisational requirements (safety, pace of walking, breaks). She also cooperates on combined outings: Kazimierz + Nowa Huta in one day, with short meal breaks.
Kazimierz is a district that's also a living monument and meeting place — full of synagogues, churches, cobbled alleys and cafés. The route is flexible, but a typical program includes: Plac Wolnica, Szeroka Street, the High Synagogue, Isaac's Synagogue, the Remuh Cemetery, Plac Nowy and the surrounding streets. Each stop is not just a building but a story about community, culture and the changes that shaped the neighborhood.
For school classes the program can be enriched with: everyday life in medieval and modern Kazimierz, traces of World War II, spots linked to culture and film (including filming locations), and short field tasks: finding inscriptions, analysing architectural details, mini-quizzes about historical figures.
The route is planned to fit into 1.5-3 hours depending on needs: shorter walks for young children focus on a few key points with stories and games, while longer sessions for high schools can include extra museum visits and time for a break at Plac Nowy.
Nowa Huta offers a contrast to the historic streets of Kazimierz: wide avenues, monumental socialist-realist architecture and a strong industrial past. The tour through Nowa Huta typically goes via Aleja Róż, Plac Centralny, the Centrum housing estate, the famous Restauracja Stylowa and the area of the former steelworks. It is an excellent place to talk about PRL-era planning, ideology, daily life and the changes after 1989.
School programs include themed lessons: architecture and urban planning in practice, economic history (the role of the steelworks), everyday life in the PRL and a film-and-culture route — places that appeared in movies and reports about Krakow. For younger students the program can include city games and observation tasks that highlight the differences between a historic city and a planned socialist estate.
A Nowa Huta visit is also an opportunity to step inside preserved period interiors, for example the iconic Restauracja Stylowa, which often impresses groups with its historic décor and stories about former everyday life.
School programs are flexible — options range from short 1.5-2 hour walks in Kazimierz or Nowa Huta, half-day outings (3-4 hours) to a full day combining both districts. Activities can include: an introductory talk, a guided walk with commentary, short educational tasks for students and a wrap-up with questions at the end.
Approximate prices for school groups (sample price list, promotional offers may apply): - 2 hours for a small group (up to 35 people): about 300-350 PLN - 3 hours: 400-500 PLN - 4 hours: 500-650 PLN - for large groups (over 35-36 people) prices are usually calculated per person and amount to several zloty per hour. Additional options include radio headset sets/audio-guide from a few PLN per person, which helps with audibility in larger groups.
Additional options for schools: - thematic workshops (e.g. mini-lecture on Jewish culture, city game) - educational materials before and after the trip (homework tasks, worksheets) - assistance organising meals and breaks (list of recommended places) - programme adjustment to class needs (e.g. accessibility requirements, longer breaks)
Organisation tips: book the date in advance, especially in high season. In bad weather the guide suggests plan adjustments (more indoor stories, shorter walks) and can recommend nearby sheltered places to wait out rain.
The guide works closely with teachers and supervisors to ensure safety: she sets meeting points, reminds the group of street safety rules and suggests places for breaks. Teachers remain responsible for students, while the guide coordinates pace and points out what to watch for during the tour.
Good practices before the trip: - confirm the number of participants and students' ages - prepare an attendance list and contact numbers for supervisors - plan short breaks every 45-60 minutes for younger children - inform about allergies and dietary needs when booking a meal
If needed, the guide will help contact local tourist information points or city services, for example in case of lost documents or other logistical issues.
The meeting point is usually agreed individually — for Kazimierz convenient spots are Plac Wolnica or Plac Nowy; for Nowa Huta: Plac Centralny or the tram stop near Aleja Róż. If the group arrives by coach, make sure to arrange parking space and mention this when booking the route.
Getting there by public transport: - Kazimierz is well connected by trams and buses; many lines pass via the Main Market Square and continue to Kazimierz. - Nowa Huta has direct tram connections with the city centre; the journey is short and comfortable.
What to bring: comfortable shoes, a water bottle, an umbrella or light rain jacket, a notebook for students (if you want them to take notes), a camera or phone for photos. For the class — a first aid kit, allergy medicines and contact lists.
Additional equipment: radio headset sets are available for hire to improve audibility in larger groups; the guide can also prepare educational materials before the trip.
Kazimierz is a culinary hotspot: plan a short stop at Plac Nowy for classic street snacks (famous zapiekanki — toasted baguette pizzas) or a sit-down lunch in one of the many restaurants. Recommended venues well known in the district: Hamsa (Middle Eastern cuisine), Ariel (places linked to Jewish culinary traditions), Alchemia and Cafe Camelot (cafés with the characteristic Kazimierz atmosphere). These places work well for larger groups — it is advisable to reserve in advance.
In Nowa Huta groups traditionally visit Restauracja Stylowa — it is not only about the food but also the historic interior and PRL atmosphere, which can be used as part of a lesson about the era. There are also many bars and eateries in Nowa Huta serving traditional Polish food and quick group-friendly meals.
Meal tips for school groups: - reserve in advance and inform about the number of students and any allergies - choose simple, filling menus (soup + main or set meals) - for younger children consider dedicated kids' sets or served plates to shorten serving time.
Is the route suitable for younger pupils? - Yes. The program can be shortened and enriched with engaging elements like riddles, mini-quizzes or observation tasks.
How far in advance should I book a school trip? - It depends on the date and season; in high season it is best to book several weeks ahead, off-season often 1-2 weeks is enough.
Does the guide help prepare teaching materials? - Yes. She prepares short worksheets or tips for the teacher to use before and after the trip.
Can Kazimierz and Nowa Huta be combined in one day? - Yes. With good organisation and shorter stops it is possible to visit both districts in one day (with a lunch break).
How are entrance fees handled? - School programs often focus on outdoor points and commentary, but you can add entrances to selected museums; group ticket costs should be accounted for separately.
Short practical list: - confirm the date and number of participants with the guide - prepare an attendance list and supervisors' contact numbers - make sure students wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing - inform students about safety rules and expected behaviour in the group - prepare any materials (notebooks, pens, cameras) - reserve a spot for a meal if you plan a shared lunch - report allergies and special needs when booking
Additionally: discuss a few key questions with students before the trip to guide their observations — for example "What differences do you notice between Kazimierz and Nowa Huta?" or "How has urban space changed over the centuries?" — this will help later lesson discussions.
Finally — remember that a walk with a friendly, experienced guide can be a real lesson outside the classroom: it inspires, sparks curiosity and creates lasting memories. If you want to book a date or tailor the program to a specific class, contact the guide directly to work out the details.
