Welcome to a short, practical guide to sightseeing in Krakow with me — Małgorzata Kasprowicz. If you are planning a visit and want to explore the city at a comfortable pace, with humor and respect for history, you’ve come to the right place. In this text you’ll find information about the most popular routes, how to organize a trip to Oświęcim (Auschwitz) with a guide, offers for companies, sample promotional prices and practical tips to make your stay in Krakow easier. Everything is written clearly so planning your trip is pleasant and stress-free.
If you want to book a date right away or have questions — write through the contact form on the website or call me. I will help tailor the route to your time, group and expectations.
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The information below is based on experience guiding thousands of visitors around Krakow and on proven organizational practices. All to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
My name is Małgorzata Kasprowicz. I am a licensed guide in Krakow — I have guided many thousands of tourists and run routes for individuals as well as school groups, corporate teams and pilgrimages. I enjoy showing Krakow with passion, mixing historical facts with anecdotes and adjusting the pace to the group’s needs.
Experience lets me plan time so you see the most important places while leaving room for conversation, photos and a coffee or meal break. I want visitors to feel comfortable and to return from the tour with new knowledge and a smile.
If you want a guide who can tell stories that interest both children and adults — that’s my specialty.
- The Royal Route and Wawel — a must for your first day in Krakow. Walking through St. Florian’s Gate, the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and Wawel Castle is a beautiful, logical route that gives a sense of the city’s history.
- Kazimierz — the former Jewish quarter full of atmospheric streets, synagogues, galleries and fascinating stories. A perfect route for those interested in culture and architecture.
- Family and children’s route (Legends Trail) — shorter, interactive stories that engage the youngest visitors and make sightseeing a fun experience.
- Themed tours — culinary, sacred, night tours or “hidden gems” for those who already know Krakow and want to discover less obvious places.
Time: standard city routes are best planned for 2–4 hours. Shorter walks (1–1.5 hours) work well when a group has limited time. I adapt all programs individually to the age and fitness of participants.
Combining sightseeing in Krakow with a visit to Oświęcim is possible and popular, but it requires good planning. A trip to Oświęcim is a visit to a memorial site — approach it with respect and allow enough time.
In practice: - Travel time from Krakow to Oświęcim is typically about 60–90 minutes one way, depending on traffic and transport mode. - Touring the museum and former camp grounds usually takes 2–3 hours; depending on the program and group pace it can be shorter or longer. - A full one-day trip (Krakow in the morning/afternoon + Oświęcim) needs solid logistics and advance booking of tickets and a guide.
What to pay attention to: - Book tickets for the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum in advance — guided groups have specific time slots and limits. - Oświęcim requires special respect: refrain from loud behavior; parts of the site are places of remembrance where jokes or carefree conduct are inappropriate. - Some areas limit photography — check rules in advance.
If you’re organizing a corporate or group trip, I can help prepare a program combining Krakow and Oświęcim comfortably for participants: transport, daily schedule, breaks and guiding services.
For companies I prepare programs tailored to objectives: integration, themed outings, short walks between conference meetings, and full-day programs combining sightseeing with team-building elements.
Programs for companies are flexible: - Ability to adjust route length (from a short 60–90 minute walk to a full-day tour). - Themed integration routes in Kazimierz or along the Royal Route. - Option to combine the program with a trip to Oświęcim as part of an educational or memorial component.
Indicative pricing and promotions: - The website contains information about current promotions and rates for tours in Polish and English, and prices for small and large groups. - Radio headsets are available for groups (a small symbolic fee usually applies). Headsets improve audibility in larger groups and ensure a smooth tour.
If you want an exact quotation for your group — provide a date, number of people, preferred route length and guiding language. I will prepare a tailor-made offer.
- Meeting point: we agree on a convenient starting location — this can be the Main Market Square, the entrance to Wawel or another arranged point. I confirm the exact place the day before.
- Duration: classic city walks last 2–4 hours; a trip to Oświęcim takes a full day — plan extra time for travel and breaks.
- Tickets and entries: museums and some venues require separate tickets and often limit the number of visitors per group. Usually the group buys tickets themselves or I help with reservations as agreed.
- Payment: I accept cash or bank transfer according to prior arrangements; booking and cancellation terms are set individually.
- Audio equipment: for larger groups the use of headset systems is recommended so everyone hears well and the tour runs smoothly.
- Dress and comfort: Krakow’s sidewalks can be uneven — comfortable shoes are highly recommended. On cooler days bring layers; modest dress is expected at sacred sites and in museums.
- Accessibility: many routes can be adapted for people with reduced mobility, but note that historic parts of the city and some exhibits have architectural barriers. Report needs when booking.
- How many people can one guide take on a tour? - It depends on the venue. Some museums set limits; generally, for comfort I recommend up to 30–35 people with audio headsets or hiring an additional guide for larger groups.
- Do you guide in English? - Yes, I offer tours in English and can assist organizing international groups.
- Can I combine the route with a tasting or a restaurant break? - Of course. I’m happy to help plan a route that includes a meal break at a recommended spot.
- What to bring for a trip to Oświęcim? - Identification, comfortable shoes, and respect and silence; check photography rules and required items for the museum in advance.
- How far in advance should I book? - The earlier the better — especially in the tourist season and for trips to Oświęcim. For corporate and school groups it’s wise to book several weeks or sometimes months in advance.
- Prioritize: if you only have a few hours, choose one main route instead of trying to “see everything at once”.
- Book tickets ahead of time, especially for popular museums and trips to Oświęcim.
- Inform me about special needs when booking (wheelchair access, groups with children, seniors).
- For companies — consider a route combining cultural elements with integration goals; short walks between conference venues are a great break from meeting rooms.
- Ask and adapt — every group is different, and sightseeing should be a pleasure, not an obligation.
1. Send a message via the contact form on the site or call, providing: date, number of people, planned duration and preferred guiding language.
2. You will receive a proposed program and a tailored quote.
3. After confirmation I book time slots at popular venues and, if needed, help purchase tickets.
4. On the day of the tour we meet at the agreed location and start — without stress, with humor and with respect for the places we visit.
I look forward to hearing from you and will gladly help plan the perfect stay in Krakow for you or your company.
