Looking for a guide who can engage both children and adults? Małgorzata Kasprowicz is a licensed Krakow guide who for years has led family groups, school trips and corporate visits. She works with humor, tells engaging anecdotes and can turn a classic route into an interactive adventure tailored to participants' ages.
Why choose a guide? A short, well-led tour lets you see the most important places, understand their context and hear stories you won't find in guidebooks. For families this means less chaos, a better pace and more of those "wow" moments children remember. For companies it means an impressive, confidently run visit adjusted to the event's goals.
Family programs are designed so they don't overwhelm little participants: shorter walking sections, lots of interaction, games and questions that involve children. The "Trail of Legends" route is a classic family choice — it links the main points of the Old Town with curiosities and tasks for kids.
During the walk the guide points out practical things: where to stop for play or a snack, which places are stroller-friendly and where a sling or carrier works better. If it rains, there are prepared indoor alternatives (museums, short entrances to monuments, interesting interiors) so the day isn't wasted.
Short, family-friendly route (2–3 hours): Main Market Square - St. Mary's Basilica (short stories and the "trumpet fanfare" effect) - Cloth Hall (pretzels and souvenirs) - Walk the Royal Road to Wawel (Dragon's Den as a highlight for kids) - Vistula boulevards at the end (space for free play).
Longer option (3–4 hours) can include an extra stop in Kazimierz — the area's history told accessibly, with elements of a field game for children. The guide adapts pace and number of stops to the group's energy.
Wieliczka is one of the most popular day trips from Krakow. For families it's a fascinating journey "underground" — salt chambers, chapels and stories about miners make a big impression on children. An experienced guide will plan the route so the order and pace are optimal for the youngest visitors.
Practical notes: bring warmer clothes — the mine is cooler than the surface; check age recommendations and the walk length (part of the route includes steps); it's worth booking tickets in advance and coordinating transport (coach, minibus or train). There are lockers for luggage, toilets along the route and a short rest stop underground where refreshments are available.
The company offer includes programs tailored to business goals: intimate routes for executives, tours with team building elements, evening programs with tastings, as well as trips to Wieliczka or private Vistula cruises. Programs can be configured by duration (from short 60–90 minute tours to a full day), style (historical, cultural, creative) and level of service.
For larger groups audio-guide headset sets are available to make touring comfortable even in crowded dates. The guide helps with logistics: suggests the best times, cooperates with hotels and restaurants and advises on event staging so the whole experience is coherent and makes a great impression on guests.
The Old Town is mostly family-friendly, but comfortable footwear is recommended — some cobbled areas are uneven. For stroller users: parts of the routes are stroller-friendly, but in Wawel and some narrow streets comfort can be limited — the guide will point out the best route options.
What to bring: charged phone, water bottle, small snack for a child, weather-appropriate layered clothing and for Wieliczka a warmer jacket. For school and corporate groups it's recommended to agree meeting points in advance and exchange contact numbers.
Prices depend on route length and character and group size. For a short 2-hour tour in Polish a typical rate for a small group (up to a few dozen people) is given as a starting point in the guide's offer and can be negotiated for a specific booking. For large groups and corporate programs the guide offers packaged prices and options to rent headset sets, which greatly improve comfort during crowded dates.
Always ask about current promotions, availability and additional options (e.g. tours in English, extra attractions or materials for children).
Booking is simple: contact directly with an approximate number of participants, ages (if children are present), preferred time and date and the visit's purpose (family, school, corporate). For school bookings it's helpful to provide the class and any specific educational requirements.
Vouchers are also available — a convenient option as a gift or staff reward. For large groups it's recommended to reserve in advance, especially during the tourist season and long weekends.
Is the route suitable for very small children? - Yes. The guide adapts pace and duration; for the youngest there are shorter, more engaging forms of sightseeing.
Are entrance tickets required? - Many Old Town walks don't require tickets, but visiting interiors (e.g. Wawel, the salt mine) usually needs tickets — it's worth reserving them in advance.
Does the guide have experience with school groups? - Yes. The program includes ready-made school trip scenarios, field games and materials that simplify the teacher's work and engage students.
Are the routes accessible for people with reduced mobility? - Most routes can be adapted, but some places (e.g. parts of Wawel or certain historic interiors) have architectural limitations. Please inform us about your group's needs when booking so we can propose the best solution.
How long does a typical family tour last? - Usually 2–3 hours; shorter or longer programs can be arranged individually depending on children's ages and interest levels.
