Kazimierz is best discovered on foot. For school classes, a walk that avoids entering museums has many advantages - fewer queues, more movement, natural breaks for rest and a continuous narrative that ties the places into a single story.
This kind of route also allows the guide to adapt language and the level of explanations to the students’ age, introduce field tasks and short activities that help maintain attention. It’s a great way to combine learning about history, Jewish culture and contemporary life in Kazimierz without standing in ticket lines.
Guide Małgorzata Kasprowicz leads with passion and humor; she knows how to engage children and teenagers with anecdotes and simple educational tasks - that’s what makes the walk lively and engaging.
If you’re planning a full day in Kraków, a walk without museums fits easily as a morning or afternoon activity, leaving time for a meal and rest.
For teachers it’s often a practical option: simpler logistics, shorter waiting times and more flexibility to tailor the route to the group’s needs.
The walk focuses on the most significant, easily accessible points of Kazimierz - Szeroka Street, Wolnica Square, views of places connected with religious and everyday life of the Jewish community and fragments of the former Jewish town. There are no museum exhibitions on the program, so the pace is friendly for students.
Depending on the duration of the tour (2–4 hours) stops may include exterior views of synagogues, a short story about pre-war life in the neighborhood, the history of benches, crafts and everyday routines, and discussion of important memorial sites - all presented clearly and without an overload of dates.
Optionally there can be a brief stop at the Remuh cemetery - because of its character and out of respect for the place, teachers decide whether the group should visit it.
The route is planned so students can see a lot and learn many interesting facts - the guide uses questions, mini-quizzes and simple field tasks that reinforce the material covered.
For younger classes the program includes more interactive elements; for older students there are extra historical and socio-cultural contexts, always adjusted to the group’s level.
2 hours - compact route: Start at Wolnica Square, walk down Szeroka Street, a story about former Jewish life, exterior view of the Old Synagogue (discussed from the outside), a short educational stop and finish at one of Kazimierz’s characteristic lanes.
3 hours - extended version: Everything from the 2-hour route plus additional stops to tell stories about residents’ daily lives, a memorial site, architectural elements and a short group activity - e.g. a photography task or a mini-quiz with small symbolic prizes.
4 hours - full school day: A full walk with a meal break, more historical and cultural stories, an optional short entrance to a sacred place with respect and appropriate rules (if supervisors agree) or an extended path with research tasks for older classes.
All programs are flexible - the guide will tailor pace and content to the students’ stamina and age.
For large groups audio-guide headset sets are available to make hearing easier in crowds and in busy streets.
Typical tour lengths are 2, 3 or 4 hours. The guide’s offer covers small groups (up to around 35 people) as well as larger classes divided into subgroups.
Pricing for small groups is usually quoted per tour (e.g. for 2, 3 and 4 hours); for large groups the fee is calculated per person. Charging per person often makes budgeting school trips easier.
There is a seasonal promotion running from October to early March which lowers prices for selected options. Exact rates, promotion terms and the possibility to rent headset sets should be confirmed at the time of booking.
Audio-guide headset sets are available for a small additional fee per person and are useful in large groups or crowded areas.
Booking in advance secures your preferred date and makes it easier to adapt the route to your school program - it’s worth reserving early, especially during the tourist season and for school group dates.
Arrive 25–30 minutes before the scheduled start - this gives time to organise the group, stow backpacks and briefly remind students about safety rules.
Assign one supervisor as the group leader - this simplifies communication with the guide and the organisation of breaks.
If you plan a longer day with several activities, schedule 60–90 minutes between the main items for walking, a meal and rest.
For the children’s comfort bring water, comfortable shoes and small snacks. In colder months remind everyone about jackets and head coverings.
When visiting memorial sites and cemeteries, remind students about silence and respect - this is an important part of education and historical awareness.
Ask students to prepare briefly before the trip - 1–2 questions or curiosities about Kraków which can then be discussed on the route.
Suggest simple field tasks: find a specific architectural detail, write one sentence about something that surprised them, or take a themed photo. After the walk you can run a short class debrief.
For older students, encourage reflection on cultural and social changes - the guide will suggest topics and give historical context without overwhelming them with dates.
For younger children, use mini-quizzes and anecdotes - these work best. The guide can introduce playful elements so students remember key facts.
All of this turns the trip from passive sightseeing into an active outdoor lesson.
During visits to cemeteries and memorial sites students should keep quiet and refrain from loud play. These places are treated with appropriate respect.
When near sacred objects or places, remember to dress and behave appropriately - the guide will explain what is suitable during short stops.
Photography on the streets is allowed, but in private areas or during ceremonies please be discreet and respect local rules.
These simple rules help students understand the historical and ethical context of the places they visit.
The guide will remind the group of the rules at the start and ask supervisors to help maintain discipline and respect.
It’s best to book dates in advance - especially during the school and tourist seasons. Booking also allows the route to be tailored to the class level and interests.
When booking please provide: date and time, approximate group size, students’ ages and any special requests (e.g. headset sets, a stop at the cemetery or a specific walking pace).
The guide will prepare a program tailored to your needs and confirm all details before the trip.
If you want the walk to be part of a larger school-day plan, ask for suggestions on how to connect it logically with other activities.
Book through ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com to secure your preferred dates — popular months fill quickly.
A Kazimierz walk without museums is a quick, low-stress and educational way to get to know an important part of Kraków’s history. For schools it’s a practical and substantively valuable option.
Małgorzata Kasprowicz combines knowledge with an easy storytelling style - her approach works well with children and teens, and with supervisors who want field lessons to be organised and interesting.
If you’re looking for an attractive and instructive form of sightseeing that fits easily into a school trip program - this Kazimierz walk is an excellent choice.
Book a date and prepare your class for an engaging lesson beyond the school walls!
If you want, I can also prepare a minute-by-minute plan for a specific class — tell me how much time you have and how many students are coming.
