If you are planning a school trip to Kraków and want it to be both educational and lively, Małgorzata Kasprowicz is an excellent choice. She is a licensed guide with extensive experience and energy, able to engage both children and adults.
Her school programs are designed to combine historical facts with stories, curiosities and activities that involve young people — this helps keep the class’s attention and makes it easier to remember the most important events and places.
A local guide from Kraków, she knows the city’s realities and can adjust pace and content to the age of the students, which is especially important for school groups.
The offer for schools includes a variety of walk lengths and themed programs — from shorter 2-hour outdoor lessons to full-day programs that combine several districts and a museum visit.
Prices depend on group size and route length: fixed rates are usually offered for small groups (up to about 35 people) for 2, 3 and 4-hour tours, while larger groups (36+ people) are often charged per person. The offer for school groups can also include themed programs and the option to rent headphone sets for better communication.
In practice, if you book in advance you can tailor the route to the curriculum — for example 20th-century history (Nowa Huta, shelters, exhibitions), culture and religion (Kazimierz), or a combined route that covers both topics.
Kazimierz is a place with a very rich Jewish history and Kraków’s multicultural tradition — during a school walk it’s worth focusing on synagogues (for example the Old Synagogue and the Remuh Synagogue), the Jewish cemetery, former everyday life sites and the history of the Jewish community and its fate in the 20th century.
The school program can include stories about daily life, culture, entertaining anecdotes and how the area changed over the centuries. A clear, age-appropriate route helps students understand the complexity of history and the role of urban memory.
For older classes the program can be expanded with historical context related to World War II and its consequences for Kraków’s Jewish community, and combined with visits to selected exhibitions or memorial sites.
Nowa Huta is a unique district — built after World War II as a planned workers’ town, with characteristic socialist-realist architecture, wide avenues and a strong ideological history. It’s an excellent setting for an outdoor lesson on 20th-century history.
School programs often include walks through residential estates with discussion of urban planning, the social functions of Nowa Huta and the role of the labor movement and Solidarity in later years. It’s also possible to visit underground shelters and exhibitions devoted to the Cold War and civil defense, which are available as part of local displays and museum programs.
The trip can be structured as interactive lessons: questions for students, short field tasks (for example observing architecture, comparing Nowa Huta with other parts of Kraków) and a closing discussion to help consolidate learning.
Booking: it’s best to write well in advance — weekday slots are planned earlier and the guide will help tailor the program to the age and number of participants. When booking, provide the number of students, their ages, educational goals and any time constraints.
Group size and organization: for comfortable work with a class it’s worth dividing participants into smaller subgroups or arranging for an additional chaperone. For larger groups (36+ people) per-person pricing may apply — include this in your budget planning.
Audio and safety: headphone sets are available to help the guide work with larger groups. Make sure all students wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Arrange a clear meeting point and give students simple rules for behavior during the walk.
You can combine shorter segments from Kazimierz and Nowa Huta, but keep in mind that travel between the districts takes time — for younger classes it’s better to plan one district with a rich program and save the other for another day.
If time is limited, ask the guide about a condensed version — for example 2–3 hour programs with the main highlights, active tasks and a short break. The guide will advise how to make the most of the available time.
If you plan transportation, factor in travel time and possible meal breaks — for older classes you can also include a short outdoor lesson or a workshop in a museum.
Kazimierz: recommended spots for a school meal include cafés and restaurants around Plac Nowy — a good place to try zapiekanki (Polish-style open-faced baguette pizzas) and find sandwiches or group-friendly meals. There are also restaurants serving Polish and European cuisine that accept reservations for groups.
Nowa Huta: along Nowa Huta routes you’ll find simple bars and canteen-style options; it’s often practical to pre-order boxed meals or sandwich sets — the guide can suggest convenient rest stops and places for a break. Specific venue availability and opening hours can change, so confirm when booking.
If you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free), inform the restaurant in advance so they can prepare appropriate meals.
Is the program adapted to students’ ages? - Yes, the guide adjusts narration and activities according to the class (younger children receive more visual attractions and tasks, older students get deeper historical context).
How long is a school walk? - Standard options are 2, 3 or 4 hours; you can also arrange a full day with breaks and additional attractions.
Are headphone sets necessary? - For larger groups audio sets are recommended as they improve communication and help keep order.
How do I book a date? - Contact the guide directly when booking; provide the number of participants, preferred date, students’ ages and program expectations. The guide will help finalize details.
1) Decide whether you want Kazimierz, Nowa Huta or a combined route; choose preferred length and the number of participants. 2) Contact the guide — provide the class age, educational goals and any restrictions. 3) Agree on logistics: meeting point, planned breaks and transport needs. 4) Confirm the booking and any catering orders. The guide will send practical information before the trip.
If you have questions about the program or want to align the route with the school curriculum, mention this at first contact so the guide can prepare materials and field tasks.
Good luck planning your trip — Kraków has many stories to tell, and careful preparation will make the visit an unforgettable lesson outside the classroom!
