Krakow’s museums hold stories that often don’t appear on leaflets or small labels. A guide connects facts, context and anecdotes so the visit becomes a story rather than a dry lecture.
If you want to understand why a painting is composed a certain way, what lies behind the legends of Wawel, or how to read an exhibition about World War II, a tour with a licensed guide speeds up that understanding many times over.
Małgorzata Kasprowicz has worked as a licensed Krakow guide since 2012. With years of experience she can adapt the story to different groups: families with children, school groups, individual tourists or business groups.
The offer includes single museum visits as well as combinations of museums with walks around the city. The most frequently arranged visits include Wawel (cathedral and royal chambers), the Czartoryski Museum, the Market Square Underground (Rynek Underground), Schindler’s Factory and Krzysztofory Palace.
The guide holds permissions to lead tours in selected municipal and museum sites, which often makes entry easier and allows for richer historical commentary on collections and exhibition contexts.
If you want to combine a museum visit with another walk — for example a stroll along the Royal Route or a visit to the historic Kazimierz district — this can be planned as one coherent program.
We meet at an agreed point — usually at the museum entrance or another convenient spot on the route. The visit mixes the guide’s storytelling with time for independently viewing the most important exhibits.
For larger groups headset sets (audio guides) are available — renting one usually costs a symbolic 8 PLN per person and greatly improves listening comfort in crowded spaces.
The length and pace of the tour are adjusted to the group: shorter, dynamic narratives for families and schools; longer, in-depth commentary for groups interested in details. Many routes can be flexibly lengthened or shortened.
In most museums groups led by a guide must respect the visitor limits set by the institution. If the limit is exceeded, it may be necessary to hire an additional guide or extra headset sets.
It’s a good idea to buy museum tickets in advance online, especially for popular places (e.g. Wawel, the Czartoryski Museum, the Market Square Underground). This helps avoid queues and makes it easier to stick to the planned schedule.
Payment for guiding services is usually settled after the tour or by prior arrangement via bank transfer. Group rates vary depending on time and size of the group — there are sometimes seasonal promotions.
Prices may change, but as a guide: during promotional periods prices for small groups (1–35 people) start, for example, from 300 PLN for 2 hours of guiding around Krakow (promotion applies during selected dates).
For international groups (tours in English) rates are usually higher, with a separate hourly price list. Ask about current promotions when booking.
For larger groups (36 people and more) billing is often done per person, and additional audio-guide equipment is charged separately (usually around 8 PLN per person).
The easiest way is to request a tour via the contact form on the guide’s website or by phone — include the date, preferred time, approximate group size and topic of the tour (e.g. Wawel, museums, legend trail).
If your group is over 30 people, inform about this when booking: extra audio equipment or a second guide may be needed, and some venues have limits on simultaneous entries.
Tell the guide about people with special needs (e.g. limited mobility) — many museums offer accessibility options, and the guide will help plan a route taking these into account.
Dress comfortably and bring comfortable shoes — museum visits and walks through the historic center often mean several hours of activity.
Check the weather forecast and the route: some programs combine indoor museum time with short outdoor walks (for example moving from the Czartoryski Museum to Wawel).
If you want to take photos, ask in advance about the rules at the specific museum — photography is not allowed everywhere or may require additional permissions.
Guests mainly praise the narration: accessible storytelling, many anecdotes and curiosities that stay in the memory. That makes the visit pleasant for adults and engaging for children.
Clients frequently emphasize the ability to tailor the pace and content to the group, which is especially important for school trips and family outings.
Customers also appreciate the professional approach to logistics: punctuality, clear pre-trip information and help with ticket purchase.
Yes — tours dedicated to children have their own specifics: shorter story fragments, interactive elements and fun curiosities that help keep attention.
Teachers and group leaders praise the practical approach and the ability to engage students of different ages. School programs can be adapted educationally and timewise.
For the youngest children it’s worth booking a route with extra “breaks” and attractions so the visit is enjoyable rather than tiring.
Q: Does the guide help with buying museum tickets? - A: Yes, the guide provides advice and can help with ticket reservations or indicate when it’s best to buy online to avoid queues.
Q: In which languages are tours offered? - A: Besides Polish, tours are available in English — ask when booking about availability and rates.
Q: What if the weather is bad? - A: Museum programs are mostly weather-resistant, and if there are long outdoor walks the route can easily be modified to move more activity indoors.
Q: Does the guiding include transport? - A: Standard city tours usually do not include transport; trips outside Krakow (for example to Wieliczka or Zakopane) can be arranged on request and then transport and timing must be agreed.
Book in advance, especially during the tourist season and for larger groups. It’s best to set dates several weeks ahead.
If you want to avoid crowds — choose morning hours on weekdays or times outside the busiest season. Museums are quieter then and it’s easier to enjoy the guide’s commentary.
If you have special interests (art, military history, social history), let the guide know in advance — Małgorzata will prepare additional materials and focus on the topics that interest you most.
