If you are planning to visit museums in Kraków or want to combine a city visit with a one‑day trip to the Auschwitz‑Birkenau Museum, this text will help you plan your route, explain why it’s worth booking a licensed guide, and present the current (2025) pricing for guiding services offered by Małgorzata Kasprowicz. You’ll find practical tips about tickets, transport, behaviour when visiting sites of memory, and a few dining suggestions for a break after sightseeing. Friendly advice will help families, school groups and small touring parties prepare their visit.
A guide is more than a source of dates and facts — they connect people’s stories, architecture and art into a coherent narrative. A licensed guide provides context, explains links between collections, and points out details you might otherwise miss. With Małgorzata Kasprowicz you get a guide who works with passion, knows Kraków’s history and has practical experience leading school groups, families and international visitors. Visits to Wawel, the Rynek Underground or Schindler’s Factory become more engaging and easier to remember.
At memorial sites such as the Auschwitz‑Birkenau Museum, careful explanations and a sensitive introduction to difficult topics are especially important. A guide can lead conversations in a way that honours the place and helps visitors understand historical circumstances and personal stories. A guide also helps with practicalities — organizing transport, tickets and the day’s logistics.
Using headphone sets (available for larger groups) works well in crowded spaces and lets everyone hear the guide clearly without needing the whole group to gather tightly around one point.
Wawel Royal Castle — the heart of Poland’s royal history: Cathedral, royal chambers, the treasury and tapestries. Some areas are best seen with a guide because the historical context and details gain meaning with expert commentary.
National Museum (Main Building) — collections of painting and applied arts: ideal for art lovers from the medieval period to contemporary works.
Rynek Underground (The Market Square Underground) — an interactive journey into Kraków’s past: an archaeological exhibition that brings the city’s everyday life to life.
Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory — an exhibition about the lives of Kraków’s residents during World War II: a powerful and moving place; pair it with a route through Podgórze and Kazimierz.
Czartoryski Museum — fine art and applied arts collections; for many visitors it’s a must‑see because of specific masterpieces in the collection.
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and the museums at the Market Square — for those interested in trade history and applied arts; a perfect complement to a walk through the Main Market Square.
Synagogues and Jewish heritage sites in Kazimierz — visit with background on tradition, architecture and the history of the Jewish community in Kraków.
If you have more time, consider a day trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine or an overnight trip to Zakopane — both pair well with a museum‑focused programme in Kraków.
Combining Kraków and Oświęcim in a single day is doable and often recommended for visitors who want a fuller picture of the region’s history. A typical plan includes: a morning walk through the Old Town (short introduction), departure to Oświęcim, a visit to the Auschwitz‑Birkenau Museum (museum exhibition and the camp grounds), and return to Kraków in the evening.
Good logistical planning is key: book Auschwitz‑Birkenau entry passes in advance, coordinate departure and return times, and include time for quiet reflection during the visit. Depending on transport choices, the whole day usually runs from morning until late afternoon or evening.
Transport options: common choices are train or a hired minibus/car. For school or corporate groups, organized transport with a driver is convenient — the guide helps synchronize meeting times, visit durations and breaks. Remember that visits to memorial sites require appropriate attire and respect for the place’s character.
The current guiding price list for 2025 (including a promotional period) covers tours in Polish and English and services for small and large groups. The promotional reduced prices apply during 1 October 2025 - 1 March 2026, which means bookings for late 2025 dates may often be available at the lower rate.
Tours in Polish — small groups (1–35 people): 2 hours: promotion 300 PLN (regular 350 PLN); 3 hours: promotion 400 PLN (regular 450 PLN); 4 hours: promotion 500 PLN (regular 550 PLN); each additional hour: promotion 80 PLN (regular 100 PLN).
Tours in Polish — large groups (36 people and up): 2 hours: promotion 12 PLN/person (regular 14 PLN/person); 3 hours: promotion 15 PLN/person (regular 17 PLN/person); 4 hours: promotion 18 PLN/person (regular 20 PLN/person); each additional hour: promotion 5 PLN/person (regular 6 PLN/person).
Tours in English — small groups (1–35 people): 2 hours: promotion 400 PLN (regular 450 PLN); 3 hours: promotion 500 PLN (regular 600 PLN); 4 hours: promotion 650 PLN (regular 750 PLN); each additional hour: promotion 120 PLN (regular 160 PLN).
Tours in English — large groups (36 people and up): 2 hours: promotion 18 PLN/person (regular 21 PLN/person); 3 hours: promotion 24 PLN/person (regular 27 PLN/person); 4 hours: promotion 28 PLN/person (regular 32 PLN/person); each additional hour: promotion 8 PLN/person (regular 9 PLN/person).
Thematic or special tours are priced separately — for example, short themed city tours might be around 370 PLN for 2 hours (ask at booking for details and school programmes).
Headphone sets / audio receivers — comfortable devices available for groups: about 8 PLN per person (a convenient solution for larger groups, especially in crowded places).
Note on the promotion: the promotional rates apply only during the stated period (1.10.2025–1.03.2026). Outside these dates regular prices apply; for very large groups or extended programmes prices can be arranged individually.
Tickets: for the most popular sites (e.g. some parts of Wawel, Schindler’s Factory) reserve tickets in advance, especially during high season. Visits to the Auschwitz‑Birkenau Museum also require online reservations — plan ahead to avoid sold‑out dates.
Time needed: allow 1.5–3 hours for each major site; for a trip to Oświęcim plan a full day. For school groups, leave extra time for breaks and post‑visit discussions.
Attire and behaviour: maintain a calm, respectful demeanour in city museums and memorial sites; avoid loud conversations and behaviour inappropriate to the place. In cooler months bring warm clothing — many exhibitions include outdoor sections.
Discounts: student and senior discounts require documents (student ID, senior card etc.). When booking for groups, collect discount documents in advance to speed up entry.
Where to eat after visiting: after a walk in Kazimierz try local cafés and small restaurants near Józefa Street and Nowy Square. For a hearty meal after an intense day choose a restaurant serving traditional Polish dishes such as żurek and pierogi; around Wawel and the Market Square you’ll also find elegant restaurants if you want to relax and recap the day.
Does Małgorzata guide in all museums? — Yes, the offer includes routes for Wawel, the Rynek Underground, Schindler’s Factory, the Czartoryski Museum and others. The route can be adapted to the group’s interests when booking.
Does the guide help with booking museum and Auschwitz tickets? — Yes, the guide assists with logistical planning, advises how and where to book tickets and gives estimated visit durations. For day trips to Oświęcim the guide helps synchronize transport and reservations.
How far in advance should I book a tour? — For city tours a few days’ notice is often enough, but in summer or for large groups it’s better to book several weeks ahead. Visits to the Auschwitz‑Birkenau Museum often require advance reservation — the earlier the better for available time slots.
Does the guide speak English? — Yes, tours in English are available (pricing for English tours is listed separately).
What about safety and accessibility for people with limited mobility? — Many museums have accessibility measures, but the format of a visit may need adjustment. When booking, report special needs so the guide can plan an appropriate route for participants.
Arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled time — this gives everyone comfort and allows the tour to start punctually.
Bring water and wear comfortable shoes — you’ll spend a lot of time on your feet in city museums and walking routes.
If you plan to take photos indoors, first check the rules of the exhibition — some rooms restrict photography.
Consider a short coffee break or lunch halfway through the day — a good way to recharge before the second part of the programme. In Kazimierz there are many cosy cafés; in the Old Town try restaurants serving local specialities.
To book a tour, send a message or call and briefly describe: number of participants, preferred language, approximate duration and which museums you want to visit. For a one‑day trip to Oświęcim it’s useful to arrange transport and ticket times in advance. Małgorzata Kasprowicz has experience with a wide range of groups — from families and individual tourists to school classes and corporate groups — and will help tailor the programme to your needs.
We invite you to discover Kraków with a guide — it’s an investment in understanding the city that leaves lasting memories and helps you uncover the most interesting things in museums and places of memory. Book your date early and we will take care of good organisation and an engaging narrative during the visit. Let Kraków tell you its story in an accessible, reliable and anecdote‑rich way.
