Are you planning to visit Krakow and looking for a comfortable, engaging tour with a local guide? This text is here to help you decide and to suggest the best way to plan a city walk and a one‑day trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine with Małgorzata Kasprowicz — a licensed guide who has led thousands of tourists and knows the city inside out.
Here you will find: a short introduction to the guide, popular routes, practical information (duration, approximate prices, what to bring), and an FAQ with answers to frequently asked questions. Everything is written in a friendly tone so you can quickly understand what to choose and how to prepare.
If you want to book a walk or a trip, the easiest way is to contact her through the ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com website or via the contact form / e‑mail provided there. The exact phone number and contact details are listed directly on the guide’s page.
Remember: tours are led with passion and humour, but also with solid knowledge and a license — expect anecdotes, interesting facts and practical tips during the walk.
Małgorzata Kasprowicz is a licensed Krakow guide, a local resident who has been showing visitors the city’s most interesting places for years. She has experience working with children, school groups, international tourists and organized groups — she can adjust the pace and narrative to the audience. Her style combines history, legends and practical curiosities, making the tour both informative and enjoyable.
What you can expect: anecdotes, historical context (without excessive date‑reading), local flavours, help with route planning and logistical support for combining Krakow sightseeing with a visit to Wieliczka. Her experience and license also allow guiding inside museums and on Wawel Hill (in line with institutional requirements).
The offer includes a wide range of routes: the Royal Route and Wawel, Kazimierz, themed tours (legends, the ghetto and the Oskar Schindler Factory), Nowa Huta, as well as full‑day trips outside the city, including Wieliczka and Zakopane.
Royal Route and Wawel - the biggest classic: a walk through the Main Market Square, Grodzka Street and Wawel. Ideal if you want to see the most important monuments and hear the city’s best stories in a short time.
Kazimierz - the Jewish district: a place full of history, culture and culinary delights. A route great for those who enjoy atmospheric stories and local flavours.
Legends trail - perfect for families with children: a light narrative with tasks and funny anecdotes to engage the youngest visitors.
The Ghetto and Oskar Schindler Factory - a reflective and educational route: an important part of the city’s modern history, led with sensitivity and thoroughness.
Nowa Huta - a walk of contrasts: if you want to see a different side of Krakow, worth exploring with stories about the People’s Republic of Poland and socialist realist architecture.
Wieliczka - a trip to the underground salt mine: details below — a great option for a half‑ or full‑day trip outside the city.
A trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine is a popular and very satisfying experience — the mine offers unique interiors and the history of salt mining, and combining it with a short walk in Krakow makes for a full day of attractions.
Duration: plan for about 3 to 6 hours, depending on whether you go only to Wieliczka or combine it with a short Krakow walk. Wieliczka itself usually takes around 1.5–2.5 hours underground (depending on the route and pace).
Tickets and reservations: the Mine operates on timed‑entry tickets — I recommend booking in advance, especially during high season. The guide can help plan and match entry times to avoid long queues.
Transport: the most convenient options are car, taxi or train/regio — the guide can assist with logistics and advise the quickest option for your group.
What to bring: comfortable shoes, a warm layer (it’s cooler underground), a camera, a mat or small pad for very young children (if rest is needed), and your tickets or booking confirmation.
Example rates are available on ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com. Approximate (promotional) prices published there:
- Tours in Polish (small groups, 1–35 people): 2 hours — 300 PLN, 3 hours — 400 PLN, 4 hours — 500 PLN.
- Tours in English (small groups): 2 hours — 400 PLN, 3 hours — 500 PLN, 4 hours — 650 PLN.
- For larger groups (36+ people) prices are calculated per person and are lower per head; audio headset sets are available for an additional fee.
Note: prices can change and promotions may appear on the guide’s site at certain times — always check the current offer before booking. The figures above are indicative and come from the guide’s public offer.
Meeting point: most commonly the meeting is at the Main Market Square or another pre‑arranged place. The exact meeting point is agreed at the time of booking.
Group size: the offer is flexible — from private walks to school groups and organized tours. The guide has experience with groups from a few to several dozen people.
Languages: tours are available at least in Polish and English; ask about other language options when booking.
Audio and comfort: for large groups, headset sets or a voice amplifier are available to ensure everyone can hear even in a crowded Market Square.
Weather and clothing: Krakow’s weather can be changeable — bring an umbrella or a jacket; comfortable shoes are essential, especially on the cobbled streets of the Old Town.
Payment: cash and card payments are usually accepted — details are arranged at the time of booking.
Is 1 hour enough to “see Krakow”? - One hour is more of a tasting: a short presentation of the main points. If you want to feel the atmosphere and hear more stories, plan 2–3 hours.
Does the guide help with museum or attraction tickets? - Yes, the guide advises and can help plan entry times; however, ticket purchases are usually made through the official booking systems of the attraction.
Is the trip to Wieliczka tiring? - The underground walk involves stairs and walking on uneven surfaces; people with serious mobility problems should discuss the route in advance. For most tourists the trip is comfortable if they wear good walking shoes.
How far in advance should I book? - In season (spring–autumn) it’s good to book several days to a couple of weeks in advance; for school groups and large groups, book even earlier.
What if the weather is bad? - Most city routes can be done in rain (with umbrellas), and Wieliczka is underground — weather won’t affect it. In case of extreme conditions or other disruptions, details are handled individually.
The simplest way to book is via the ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com website — the contact form and contact details are on the guide’s page. In your message, include: date, preferred time, number of people, language of the tour and whether you plan to combine the walk with Wieliczka.
You can also send an e‑mail or call (if a phone number is listed on the site) — contact details are on ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com. For group bookings it’s helpful to include participants’ ages (e.g. school groups, seniors) so the guide can adjust pace and content.
Pro tip: if you have special interests (Jewish history, architecture, legends, gastronomy), mention them when booking — the guide will happily tailor the route.
Because it’s a comfortable and reliable combination of solid knowledge and stories that stick in your memory. Małgorzata Kasprowicz blends knowledge of local history with a practical approach to tour organization — so you can explore without stress and with pleasure.
If you appreciate a pace adapted to the group, anecdotes rather than a strict lecture, and help planning extra activities (e.g. Wieliczka, museums, a trip to Zakopane) — a private tour like this makes sense and will bring a lot of satisfaction.
I wish you a great stay in Krakow and many pleasant discoveries — when you’re ready to book a walk, write briefly about your expectations and the guide will prepare a route just for you.
