If you’re planning a walk around the Main Market and a visit to the Cloth Hall with a guide — great choice! The route is ideal for medium groups (7–20 people): it works well on busy weekends when the Square is lively, and at the same time the group is small enough for the guide to keep close contact with everyone.
The guide to request is Małgorzata Kasprowicz — a licensed guide for Kraków who has led thousands of visitors and is known for lively storytelling full of anecdotes. Her tours cover the most important points of the Old Town and she adapts pace and content to the expectations of each group.
Practical note: the InfoKraków point in the Cloth Hall (Rynek Główny 1/3) is usually open around 9:00–17:00 — a handy landmark in the heart of the Square. Keep this in mind when planning indoor visits or picking up printed materials.
Małgorzata combines solid knowledge with humor and many curiosities — her stories mix history, legends and little ‘tastes’ of everyday life in Kraków. She holds a state guide license (since 2012) and has years of experience guiding school groups, tourists and business visitors. That makes the walk more than a dry lecture: it becomes an engaging narrative adjusted to the age and interests of the group.
If you come on a weekend, expect larger crowds on the Square — the guide knows tricks to move smoothly through busy places and uses stops skillfully so everyone can hear and enjoy the story.
1) Starting point: Main Market Square — the central meeting place. Typical meeting spots are near the Cloth Hall or in front of St. Mary’s Church (both are easy for most groups to recognize).
2) The Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) — a short introduction to the site’s history, its medieval trade function and its modern appearance. If the plan includes going inside, the guide will explain what you’ll see and how to organize the visit efficiently.
3) St. Mary’s Church and the altarpiece by Veit Stoss — stories about the famous pulpit, the trumpeter’s hejnał and legends connected with the church.
4) The Town Hall Tower and the surrounding market buildings — stops covering architectural details, crafts and urban life through the centuries.
5) Walk the Royal Route (optional) — if the group has more time (3–4 hours) the route can be extended toward the Barbican, Florian Gate and further to Wawel.
The route is flexible and adapted to the group’s tempo and interests — for most groups of 7–20 people a 2–3 hour walk including entry to the Cloth Hall provides a good balance between information and the comfort of participants.
The InfoKraków point in the Cloth Hall (Rynek Główny 1/3) is generally available around 9:00–17:00 on most days — a useful orientation point when planning indoor visits or collecting informational materials.
Remember that not all museum interiors or special exhibitions share identical hours — at weekends opening times for particular displays may be extended or shortened. If your group plans to visit a specific exhibition inside the Cloth Hall or another museum, it’s best to mention that at booking so the guide can reserve the right variant of the route.
During high summer tourist season allow an extra 10–15 minutes for moving between stops and possible waits at entrances.
The guide’s website lists clear rates for small groups (up to 35 people). As an example (approximate): a 2-hour tour in Polish can cost around 300 PLN during promotion, and a 3-hour tour around 400 PLN — exact prices and promotions are confirmed at booking. Prices are updated seasonally, but the small vs large group split helps fit the offer to your needs.
For groups of 7–20 people the most popular choices are 2–3 hour tours — enough time to see the Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Church and the most interesting corners of the Square without rushing.
The guide has audio-headset sets (small additional fee, usually a few PLN per person), which greatly improve the listening experience in crowded places. It’s worth using this option for weekend tours.
Bookings are best made directly through the guide’s website — there you’ll find current dates, detailed route descriptions and information about the guide’s availability. When you contact them, provide: desired date and time, number of participants (in your case 7–20), expected tour length and any specific interests (for example more history, legends, or a child-friendly program).
If you want to enter interiors (e.g., the Cloth Hall or specific exhibitions), inform this in advance — the guide will check opening hours and propose the best plan to avoid long waits.
The booking form and contact details are available on the site — there you’ll also find current promotions and the guide’s availability.
Is the route suitable for children and seniors? - Yes. The Market route is relatively flat, but it’s wise to slow the pace and add more stops if your group includes people with limited mobility or young children. The guide can tailor the storytelling to the listeners’ ages.
What to bring on the walk? - Comfortable shoes, water, a light backpack, any discount cards (student or youth IDs), and a camera/phone for photos. In bad weather bring a rain jacket.
Do you have to pay extra to enter the Cloth Hall? - Interiors and exhibitions can be ticketed separately from the guide service — if you plan to visit a paid exhibition the guide will inform you about costs and help coordinate timing.
Does the guide offer tours in English? - Yes, tours are also available in English; however this article focuses on the Polish-language option. You can request an English version when booking.
After the tour it’s nice to stop for a bite — around the Market you’ll find classic restaurants and cozy cafés. Notable local options include Wierzynek (historic restaurant on the Square), several atmospheric cafés near the Cloth Hall, and popular spots serving pierogi and other local specialties. The guide is happy to recommend places to suit your budget and preferences (a café, a restaurant with a view of the Cloth Hall, or a quick bar with local food).
If you’re after coffee and dessert after the walk, choose a place with a view of the Square — it’s a pleasant way to wrap up the tour with a cup of coffee and share impressions.
A walk with a licensed guide is not just facts and dates — it’s a story that brings places to life. Małgorzata Kasprowicz combines competence with energy and humor, so even a longer walk feels short and enjoyable.
For groups of 7–20 people her routes are ideal: intimate enough for good communication while still creating a shared atmosphere of discovery around Kraków’s history. If you’re planning a weekend in the city — book a walk of the Main Market and the Cloth Hall to get to know the heart of Kraków from a local guide’s perspective.
Have a wonderful walk — and if you have questions about specific dates, availability or want to personalize the route, write through the booking form on the guide’s website — Małgorzata will gladly prepare an offer for your group.
