Two solid highlights per day and one long seated break work best. In the morning choose a walk with a view and an even surface; at midday pick a place with toilets and a light lunch; in the afternoon add a short museum stop or a riverside viewpoint. Avoid jumping between districts — it’s better to keep the day along one axis: Old Town - Planty - Main Market Square, or Kazimierz - boulevards - Podgórze.
Keep the pace gentle and allow extra time for photos, rest and for people to move at their own tempo. A well-timed tram or short taxi ride can connect the pieces without tiring anyone out.
If you travel as a group, assign one person to watch the clock and one to help with small needs (bottles, tickets, calling a taxi) so everyone can relax into the day.
Planty – the green ring around the Old Town. Wide alleys, even paths and benches every few dozen metres. It’s an ideal shaded corridor between the Main Market Square and Wawel.
Vistula boulevards – a flat, wide promenade along the river with views of Wawel, the bridges and the Bernatka footbridge. A great place to breathe after a museum visit or lunch.
Kazimierz on the Szeroka - Miodowa - Plac Wolnica axis – a calm rhythm of streets, cafés for quick stops and short distances between highlights. The eye enjoys the details of tenement houses and shop signs.
Podgórze from the Bernatka footbridge to Rynek Podgórski – wide sidewalks, a lovely façade of St. Joseph’s Church and fewer crowds than the city centre.
Many Kraków museums and galleries have elevators and ramps. On arrival, always ask staff for the shortest level route and for places to sit along the way.
On Wawel choose the accessible courtyards and selected rooms arranged close together — you’ll also get beautiful castle views from the boulevards and from around Kanonicza Street without steep climbs.
Around the Main Market Square it’s easy to plan breaks under the arcades of the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and on the Planty. Reliable toilets are usually found in museums, larger restaurants and municipal information points.
View the Main Market Square in layers: hear the bugle call on the hour, make a short walk under the Cloth Hall arcades and spend a few calm minutes on the Planty. Instead of pushing through the centre, walk along the edge of the square — the pace feels gentler and photos look more natural.
Wawel is best enjoyed from the courtyards and the river boulevards. Break the approach into two short stages with a shaded rest between them — the city reveals different perspectives and knees get a chance to recover.
Aim for early morning or late afternoon to avoid the busiest times and to enjoy softer light for photos.
Gallery in the Sukiennice (the Cloth Hall Gallery) – 19th‑century art displayed in rooms with benches and a calm visit rhythm. Good for 60–90 minutes with a rest by a window.
Museum of Engineering and Technology – wide spaces, early trams and inventions that invite conversation without whispering. The “light” visit is 45–60 minutes.
Polish Aviation Museum – large hangars with clear navigation, lots of light and room for an easy pace. A great choice when the weather is changeable and you need wide indoor spaces.
Midday soups and daily specials work best in restaurants by the Planty or in Kazimierz — easy access to toilets and sturdy chairs with backs. Order two courses rather than a long tasting menu. Water in carafes, loose‑leaf tea and a shared dessert help restore energy while keeping the tempo elegant.
If someone needs a quieter table, ask for seating away from the street. Many cafés on Szeroka and near the Planty are used to group visits and will reserve a comfortable spot if you call ahead.
If dietary needs are specific, mention them when booking — most places are happy to adapt portions or prepare a lighter option.
Low‑floor trams connect the Old Town with Kazimierz and Podgórze. Plan one short tram ride in the middle of the day and possibly another to finish the route.
When there is a large difference in level or legs need a break, a taxi closes the loop without any feeling of defeat — treat it as part of the plan, not an emergency measure.
For groups, consider buying short‑term transport tickets in advance or using an app (one person can manage tickets for the group). Always check which tram stops are level with the platforms when boarding.
Morning: Planty and the Main Market Square along the edge, the bugle call, 15 minutes under the Cloth Hall arcades.
Midday: light lunch by the Planty and a short coffee break.
Afternoon: Vistula boulevards toward the Bernatka footbridge, then 45 minutes in Kazimierz along Szeroka - Miodowa - Plac Wolnica.
Finish: a calm riverside view and photos of the bridges and Wawel.
Day 1 – Old Town: Planty, Main Market Square, the Gallery in the Sukiennice, a rest, then the boulevards and a Wawel frame at golden hour.
Day 2 – Kazimierz and Podgórze: Szeroka, coffee at halfway, the Bernatka footbridge, Rynek Podgórski and a relaxed return along the river.
Leave room for extra rests and allow the group to linger where they enjoy the view.
Layers of clothing, a light rain cape, comfortable shoes with good soles, a small lumbar cushion, hand cream and water in small bottles. A notebook for small impressions and a list of medications in your pocket will solve most little worries before they appear.
Sunhats, sunscreen and a foldable umbrella are handy in spring and summer; in cooler months bring a warm scarf and a thermos.
If anyone uses a mobility aid, pack a small repair kit (duct tape, ties) and a phone number for local transport just in case.
Two programme points per day + one long seated pause.
Flat routes: Planty, the boulevards, Szeroka - Wolnica, the Bernatka - Rynek Podgórski axis.
One museum per day, book a specific entry time, ask about elevators and benches.
Water breaks every 60–90 minutes, a light lunch halfway through the route.
1–2 short tram or taxi rides, photos in the soft afternoon light.
If you want to combine comfortable routes, places with elevators and the city’s most beautiful frames without hurry, book a guided tour with Małgorzata Kasprowicz — arrange a date and tailor the day to your group’s needs.
A guide can help with timed museum entries, recommend accessible restaurant tables and suggest the best moments to move between spots so the group avoids the busiest flows.
Guided pacing keeps the day rich and relaxed at the same time.
Toilets: the most reliable public toilets are inside museums, larger cafés and municipal information points — plan lunch or museum time around a guaranteed restroom stop.
Tickets and reservations: for groups, book museum tickets in advance and ask about group discounts and elevator access.
Public transport: validate single‑ride tickets when boarding trams or buy short‑term group passes. Low‑floor trams are the easiest option for those with limited mobility.
Emergency: in Poland use 112 for medical help, police or fire services.
Best time for photos: early morning or late afternoon offers softer light and fewer people.
If someone needs more rest than planned, shorten the route and add another café stop — flexibility makes the day enjoyable for everyone.
