Yes, two days in Kraków are enough to get a feel for the city, see Wawel, the Main Market Square, step briefly out of the Old Town and visit important places of memory like the Apothecary under the Eagle — but the key is a smart plan and reservations for dining and larger museum visits.
If you arrive with a group of 30–60 people and want to serve a dessert or sweet buffet after sightseeing, it’s worth combining classic touring with event logistics: ordering from a pastry shop with delivery or renting a hall/restaurant that can prepare a sweet buffet are the least stressful solutions.
Day 1: Old Town and Wawel. Start in the morning at the Main Market Square, make a short visit to St. Mary’s Basilica (admire the altarpiece and the trumpeter), walk through the Cloth Hall and have lunch at one of the restaurants by the Square. In the afternoon move to Wawel: the castle, the cathedral and a walk along the Vistula.
Day 2: Podgórze and Kazimierz — places of memory and local neighborhoods. Reserve the morning for the Apothecary under the Eagle and/or Oskar Schindler’s Factory, then discover Kazimierz: synagogues, atmospheric cafés and an evening at a restaurant that can offer dessert for groups.
If your group has limited time or special needs (for example seniors, children, special diets), slow the pace: fewer museums, more breaks and a pre-arranged place for the meal and dessert.
The Apothecary under the Eagle is a small but moving museum located on the former ghetto territory in the Podgórze area. The history of the place and the story of Tadeusz Pankiewicz create a unique lesson of memory, worth visiting on your second day.
It is a compact exhibition, so for larger groups or when a guide is required it’s worth checking opening hours and the possibility of advance reservation. Also check days when the museum may have altered hours (sometimes there are exceptions, holidays or conservation work).
Visiting the Apothecary fits well into a route through Podgórze and related memory sites (Schindler’s Factory, Pomorska Street), so plan your two days to avoid long transfers.
Option 1 — order a sweet buffet from a pastry shop or cake studio with delivery and service: many local ateliers prepare sweet buffets, single-portion desserts and cakes to order with delivery to the venue. This is convenient when you have a ready space (hotel hall, pre-booked restaurant) and want variety.
Option 2 — use catering companies that include a sweet buffet as part of a larger menu. Event firms know the logistics for large groups: cooling, portioning, service and quick distribution of sweets.
Option 3 — reserve a restaurant or café experienced with groups that can prepare a sweet buffet or dessert menu for 30–60 guests. In the city center and by the Market you’ll find event-friendly venues and hotels that can host this number of guests.
A few general examples of reliable providers: well-known pastry chains offering cakes and sweet buffets, smaller studios specializing in single portions and decorative projects, and catering companies experienced in events. For orders of this size plan ahead — ideally 7–14 days, and for more complex projects even earlier.
In Kraków there are companies and studios that prepare sweet buffets, artistic cakes and single-portion desserts and deliver in controlled temperatures. For large orders check: delivery scope (transport, table setup, tableware), whether the company provides serving staff and whether they have experience with groups of a similar size.
Ask for a clear cost estimate: price per person or price per set of portions, payment terms, deadline to confirm the final headcount and cancellation policy. Make sure the menu includes vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options if your group has those needs.
If you plan to serve dessert outdoors (for example in a park), confirm whether the provider has cooling equipment and sun protection, and how long desserts can safely stand on a table.
Pastry chains that offer cakes and sweet buffets provide speed and reliable delivery procedures. Smaller ateliers specialize in single portions and elaborate decorative projects, while catering companies offer full event service.
If you want a photographic, impressive sweet table with a variety of textures (single portions, cakes, mini-tarts, macarons), consider ordering from a pastry studio or a company that specializes in 'sweet tables' and event delivery.
If you prefer a simpler solution while strolling the city — mobile artisan ice-cream stands or well-reviewed pastry shops near the Market can satisfy quick sweet cravings, but for 30–60 people it’s better to have a confirmed reservation or delivery.
Book your date and confirm the number of people in writing. Most pastry shops and catering companies allow some flexibility up to 48–72 hours before the event, but for larger orders it’s best to confirm exact portions earlier.
When moving between sites allow time: the Old Town, Wawel and Kazimierz are within walking distance, but the Apothecary under the Eagle is in Podgórze — include 20–30 minutes of buffer for walking or tram/bus travel.
If you plan to serve dessert immediately after sightseeing, plan a place where the group can sit and leave belongings. Hotels and larger restaurants often offer a room or a dedicated area, which greatly simplifies sweet buffet service.
Mistake 1: no reservation for catering. Fix: book the venue or order several days in advance and confirm the headcount in writing.
Mistake 2: an overly intense museum plan in one day. Fix: choose 2–3 key points and leave time for breaks and coffee.
Mistake 3: ignoring special diets. Fix: ask about allergies and diets when booking — good caterers will prepare at least basic alternatives.
Is the Apothecary under the Eagle large? No — it’s an intimate historical exhibition, so groups should consider splitting the visit into smaller subgroups or arranging a guided group visit in advance.
How far in advance should I order a sweet buffet for 40 people? Best 7–14 days in advance, and for highly custom orders (artistic cakes, personalized single portions) even earlier.
Do pastry shops deliver in refrigerated vehicles? Most professional studios and catering companies offer controlled-temperature delivery — confirm this when ordering.
In Kraków many small museums and exhibitions combine historical narrative with personal stories — the Apothecary under the Eagle is one of those places; visiting it helps understand local fates from the perspective of everyday life.
Try local sweets for dessert: cakes with traditional creams, elegant single portions or artisan ice cream — even a simple selection of a few local desserts can look more impressive than a single large cake.
Before you arrive: confirm reservations and opening hours of places you plan to visit. Call or email the restaurant/pastry shop and ask for written confirmation of delivery and service terms.
On site, have one contact person in the group who will manage confirmations, the allergy list and the schedule — this speeds up organization and helps solve small problems quickly.
If you liked this guide, share it with your group and on social media — it will help with planning and prevent last-minute stress before your trip.
If you’d like personal help, you can use the services of tour guide Małgorzata Kasprowicz, who will tailor the route to your group’s pace, handle reservations and advise the best catering solutions — details are available on the Zwiedzanie Krakowa website.
