Małgorzata Kasprowicz is a licensed guide for Kraków who has led thousands of visitors through the city’s most important sites. Her tours combine reliable knowledge with anecdotes and an accessible style — perfect for families with children as well as first-time visitors to Kraków. If you want to learn the story of Wawel “from the inside,” understand the significance of particular places on the hill, and hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, a tour with Małgorzata is an excellent choice.
Touring with a guide also brings practical advantages: Małgorzata explains the best order to visit sites (what to see first to avoid lines), points out the best viewpoints, and suggests how to plan the rest of your day in Kraków — for example, visiting the Market Underground after Wawel with a short walk through the Main Market Square.
On ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com you can find her route offers: Wawel and the Royal Route, tours of Kazimierz, themed routes, and options for school groups and families. Małgorzata leads tours in Polish and English and offers comfortable headsets for groups (for an extra fee).
A standard guided tour of Wawel covers the history of Wawel Hill: the Royal Castle, viewing terraces, the most important chambers and stories of royal life, as well as the historical context of the Royal Route that leads to the Main Market Square. The guide will also explain how the royal court functioned and highlight the most interesting exhibits, tapestries and decorative elements.
Keep in mind that Wawel is a complex site: the Royal Castle and the Cathedral are separate institutions, and some interiors require separate tickets. The guide will help plan the route so you get the most out of your time and avoid confusion at ticket counters. If you plan to enter specific exhibitions (for example, castle chambers or the treasury), it’s a good idea to buy tickets or reserve entry online in advance. The guide can lead the group through the accessible parts of the hill and explain the sections seen from the outside.
The tour length is usually adjusted to the group’s needs — a typical tour lasts 2–3 hours, but longer themed routes are also available.
The Market Underground is the exhibition of the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków located beneath the surface of the Main Market Square. It’s a unique archaeological reserve that presents traces of medieval urban life: streets and townhouses, everyday finds and fragments of commercial structures. Following the path of “Kraków’s European identity” helps understand how important the city was in medieval trade networks.
Visiting the Underground gives a special experience — instead of just viewing monuments from above, you can feel the layers of history beneath your feet and see authentic finds. The route has a limited number of daily entries, so booking tickets in advance is advisable, especially during the high season and city events. The museum that runs the Underground is located at Rynek Główny 1; ticket and contact details are available on official city and museum pages.
The Market Underground makes a great complement to a visit to Wawel — after a morning on the hill, descending later under the Market Square gives you a fuller picture of Kraków’s history.
1. Check availability: Visit ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com or contact by phone / contact form to ask about available dates. Małgorzata runs tours in Polish and English and offers options for groups and families.
2. Choose route and time: Decide whether you want a standard Wawel tour (2–3 hours), a longer themed walk, or a combined visit to Wawel and the Market Underground with a short walk across the Main Market Square.
3. Book tickets for Wawel/Underground: Remember that Wawel and the Market Underground have their own ticketing rules and limits. Some interiors require an entrance ticket — it’s best to buy these online in advance to guarantee access at your chosen time.
4. Confirmation and payment: After setting the date you’ll receive information about the price and conditions. Guide service prices on ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com are shown for small and large groups; seasonal promotions may be available. Comfortable headset sets can be rented for an extra fee, which is useful for larger groups.
5. Arrival and meeting point: The guide will set a meeting point (often by the Wawel entrance or at the Main Market Square). Arrive a few minutes early to ensure a prompt start.
Detailed prices are available on ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com. As a rough guide (example seasonal promotion in autumn–winter): for a small group (1–35 people) a 2–3 hour guide in Polish might cost around 300–400 PLN, while English tours are slightly more expensive. For groups larger than 35 people prices are calculated per person. A small fee is often added for headset sets — check the current amount when booking.
Additionally, Wawel offers its own audioguide rental on site — that’s a separate charge. Entrance tickets to the Castle exhibitions and the Market Underground are an additional cost. Before booking, confirm current prices and any promotions directly on the guide’s site or official museum pages.
Booking in advance (especially on weekends or holidays) increases your chances of securing your preferred date and enjoying a calmer visit.
- Tickets for the Royal Castle on Wawel and for the Market Underground are sold separately. Many exhibitions have daily limits, so buying tickets online in advance is recommended.
- Opening hours may change seasonally or for special events — before your visit check current opening times on official museum pages. Some exhibitions have last entry times, so plan your guide booking and ticket purchases so they align.
- Accessibility: not all spaces are fully accessible to people with reduced mobility; if someone in your group has special needs, mention this when booking so the guide can propose the best solution.
- Audioguides: Wawel and some museums offer their own audioguides. The guide can also work with headset sets for groups — a convenient option when the route is crowded.
- Comfortable shoes: the Wawel route and walks through the Old Town include cobbled streets and stairs, so comfortable footwear is essential.
- Weather-appropriate clothing: even in summer it can be cooler by the walls and inside some castle areas; in the Underground the temperature is stable and usually a bit lower.
- Small backpack: to carry water, your guide notes, documents and any tickets (electronic tickets on your phone are handy).
- Headphones and phone charger: if you plan to use an audioguide or helpful apps, make sure your device is charged.
After a busy visit it’s nice to sit down in one of Kraków’s restaurants or cafés. A few tried-and-true suggestions near Wawel and the Market:
- Wierzynek — historic restaurant by the Main Market Square, known for tradition and an elegant interior.
- Café Camelot — a cozy café ideal for coffee and cake after a stroll through the Old Town.
- Szara Gęś w Kuchni — a popular spot by the Market offering Polish cuisine with a modern twist.
- Starka (Kazimierz) — if you plan an afternoon or evening trip to the Jewish district of Kazimierz, Starka is a reliable place with traditional dishes and local atmosphere.
- Miodosytnia (near the Market) — a spot with sweet and savory snacks and a regional vibe.
Do I need to buy a Wawel ticket if I have a guide booked? - Many parts of Wawel require separate tickets; booking a guide does not replace an entrance ticket for specific exhibitions. The guide will help synchronize reservations, but you may need to buy tickets separately.
How long does a typical tour last? - A standard Wawel tour is 2–3 hours. The route can be shortened or extended depending on the group’s interests.
Will the guide join us in the Market Underground? - The guide can accompany the group, but the Market Underground is a separate museum exhibition with its own entry rules and limits. It’s best to have tickets for a specific time.
Is the route suitable for children? - Yes. Małgorzata runs family-friendly tours and knows how to present history in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
How far in advance should I book? - During high season and on weekends it’s wise to book at least several days, ideally one or two weeks in advance. For specific questions contact ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com directly.
- Plan the order: if you want to visit Wawel and the Market Underground on the same day, start at Wawel in the morning — it’s often less crowded then, and you can go under the Market later for a more relaxed visit.
- Check updates: museums and exhibitions sometimes change opening hours or rules (for example on holidays or during special events). On the day of your visit check the latest announcements about opening and ticket sales.
- Book headsets if needed: when reserving ask about headset sets — they’re convenient for larger groups and for city walks.
- Use local recommendations: the guide will happily recommend places for coffee, lunch or an evening walk tailored to your preferences.
