Yes — and often much more than you expect. Kraków is a city with a rich, multi-layered history; museum spaces can be demanding (lots of facts, different contexts, sometimes long exhibitions). A guide helps choose what will be most interesting for your group, combine museum entrances with a city walk, and tell the story in an accessible, engaging, and memorable way.
As a licensed Kraków guide (licensed since 2012) I have led thousands of visitors — from school classes to international groups and corporate events. I also hold licenses for several museums, including Wawel Hill, the Underground of the Main Market, and Schindler's Factory, which makes visits smoother and compliant with museum rules.
Touring with a guide also saves time: by reserving routes and entry slots we minimize waiting in lines and create a clear day plan, especially in busy tourist periods. For families and children I prepare special stories and tasks — this turns the visit into an adventure rather than a chore. Stay open to anecdotes and quizzes — they are my specialty! :]
I also offer audio headset sets for larger groups, which greatly improve the comfort of visits in crowded spaces.
If you plan to combine several sites in one day — e.g., Wawel + Underground of the Market + a walk through Kazimierz — let me know when booking so I can plan routes and museum slots to avoid wasting time.
1) Think about what you want: a short introduction (1–2 hours), a classic Royal Route walk, a child-focused theme, or a combined trip (Kraków + Oświęcim). I will advise what pace and content suit your group best.
2) Contact me via the form on ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com or send a message — include the date, an approximate number of people, preferred language, and desired tour length. If this is a school trip or a group with special needs (e.g., seniors), mention that briefly so I can tailor the route accordingly.
3) Ask about availability and possible museum time slots — some sites limit the number of visitors at specific times. If you want to visit very popular places, I recommend booking in advance.
4) Booking confirmation: after we agree the details you will receive confirmation of the date. It helps to have key info ready (exact number of participants, ages, whether the group is mixed), because that affects organization and possible school discounts.
5) The day before the tour I will send a reminder and reconfirm the route and meeting point — this helps avoid misunderstandings and delays.
- Dates and limits: many museums operate on timed-entry slots — the best times fill up quickly, especially on weekends and during the school season. If you plan to visit popular sites, book ahead.
- Group entry rules: some institutions have special rules for groups (person limits, mandatory group registration) — when booking I can help choose the best time and explain the formalities.
- Combining routes: when we plan several sites in a single day, entrance times need to be coordinated. I will design the route so transfers between places are convenient and logical.
- Comfort: for larger groups I recommend audio headset sets so everyone can hear the guide even in noisy museum interiors.
If you dream of visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum in Oświęcim as a one-day trip — it is doable but requires careful planning. Time slots and visiting rules there can be strict, so it’s best to arrange that part as early as possible.
Wawel and Wawel Hill – an essential stop for first-time visitors to Kraków. Many people combine Wawel with a short walk through the Old Town; if you like, I will enrich the visit with anecdotes about royal customs and amusing stories from court life.
Underground of the Main Market – this site shows old Kraków “from below” and pairs very well with a visit to the Main Market Square. The archaeological world and everyday life of the medieval city often surprise adults and spark children's curiosity.
Schindler's Factory – a powerful, moving experience about World War II. Plan this visit carefully and adapt the length and level of detail to your group.
Under the Eagle Pharmacy and other smaller museums – excellent as additions to a route, especially when you want to show curiosities and details of everyday life in historic Kraków.
If you want a themed tour (for example, a legend trail, a culinary route, or the Jewish Kazimierz story), I will prepare a narrative so that museum visits fit naturally into the tale.
Yes, but it requires good organization. For many groups visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau is an important and necessary experience, but it differs from typical city routes — it requires different emotional and logistical preparation. If you plan one of these trips, we will discuss route, travel time, breaks, and how to gently introduce participants to the subject.
For seniors and school classes I prepare special variants for pace-route-breaks so the trip is as comfortable as possible. Keep in mind that guiding in Oświęcim and the institution's regulations require prior arrangements — so it's better to book these trips well in advance.
If you want group supervision during the trip and substantive support, I will gladly lead the tour and help refine every detail.
Practical note: combining Kraków + Oświęcim in one day is intense; I recommend an early departure and planning the return so participants have time to rest.
All organizational details for this option are arranged individually.
- For school classes I prepare activating elements: puzzles, quizzes and tasks that keep children's attention and help them remember the most important facts.
- For seniors I choose routes with fewer stairs and include breaks for rest; the pace is adjusted so no one misses anything.
- For mixed groups (different ages and interests) I suggest a combined route: shorter entries to the most important places plus outdoor storytelling that ties everything together.
- If you are coming with a school group — inform me about the number of teachers and students, any special needs, and preferred meal/break times; I will tailor the program so the day is well used and students are not exhausted.
For larger groups (over 30 people) I provide amplification equipment to ensure everyone hears the narration.
Current pricing and information about promotions are available on ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com — prices can be seasonal, so it’s worth checking offers when booking. I offer both shorter (2–3 hours) and longer (4 hours and more) routes depending on the group's needs.
Available equipment: audio headset sets for comfortable touring in large groups — a small cost that significantly improves the quality of the visit in crowded places.
If you want approximate rates or to check a current promotion — write and I will send a proposal tailored to your date and group size.
Remember that some museums have their own entrance fees — in the offer I separate the cost of the guiding service from museum tickets.
I always strive to make the offer clear and transparent — before departure we discuss all costs so there are no surprises.
- preferred date and approximate start time;
- number of participants (exact or approximate);
- type of group (family, school, seniors, corporate event);
- preferred language of the tour;
- planned sites/museums (if you already have a list) or a request for recommendations;
- information about special needs (e.g., wheelchair access, mobility restrictions);
- contact details of the person responsible for the group (phone, e-mail).
This information speeds up preparing an offer and helps organize the day well.
- Book in advance, especially if you plan visits at popular times or want to include Oświęcim.
- Tell me your preferences: pace, level of detail and the group's interests — this will allow me to tailor the narration.
- For children and teenagers, shorter blocks with interactive elements work best; for adults I can enrich the story with deeper historical context.
- If the weather is uncertain and part of the route is outdoors, we will plan alternative entries to indoor sites or shorter walk variants.
- Don’t be afraid to ask — most visitors have specific interests (art, military history, architecture, food), and I will gladly include those topics in the tour.
The easiest way: write via the form on ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com or send a message with basic information (date, number of people, type of tour). I will reply with a route proposal, an approximate quote and available dates. I will gladly adapt the offer to your expectations — touring should be a pleasure, not stress.
I’m happy that you are thinking about Kraków and its museums — this is my passion, and the joy of discovering the city with others is the greatest reward. See you on the route! — Małgorzata Kasprowicz, ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com
PS: If you like, I can prepare a special route for your group — tell me what interests you and I will plan the rest.
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