Are you looking for a reliable, friendly guide in Krakow — someone who tells stories in an engaging way, looks after the group and can help plan trips that are harder to organize (for example to Oswiecim)? You are in the right place. This article collects the most important things to know before booking a walk with Małgorzata Kasprowicz — from contact details and types of routes to practical tips for a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.
We want you to finish reading with clarity: when and how to call, what to expect on the route, how long a typical tour lasts and how to prepare your group for the more emotionally challenging moments of visiting. I write plainly, in English, and with sensitivity — because places like Oswiecim require special care and respect.
Małgorzata Kasprowicz is a licensed guide in Krakow (licensed since 2012), a native of the city whose passion is telling Krakow’s stories in a lively and engaging way. In her work she combines solid knowledge with humor and anecdote — which keeps groups interested and comfortably guided.
Małgorzata leads tours for adults as well as families with children; she has experience with school groups, business trips and individual visitors from Poland and abroad. She offers tours in Polish and English and holds permits for selected museum sites (for example Wawel Hill, Underground of the Main Market, Schindler’s Factory).
In practice, choosing Małgorzata means you get someone who knows the city inside out, can tailor the route to the age and expectations of participants, and takes care of logistics and the smooth running of the tour.
The easiest way to make a booking is by phone or email. Basic contact details (for reservations or questions):
- Phone: +48 501 962 037
- Email: kontakt@zwiedzaniekrakowa.com
After you submit a booking request, Małgorzata will get in touch to agree on details: meeting place and time, tour length, thematic preferences and any special needs of the group (for example accessibility requirements).
The exact starting point is usually arranged individually; a popular and convenient meeting place is the Main Market Square by the Adam Mickiewicz Monument, but other central locations can be arranged.
Małgorzata runs many ready-made routes that can be adapted to your wishes. Here are the most commonly chosen options:
- Wawel and the Royal Route — the classic route covering Krakow’s most important monuments; ideal for a first day in the city.
- Krakow’s Kazimierz — a walk through the historic Jewish quarter: synagogues, narrow streets, stories and culinary stops.
- Legend Trail — a route designed for children and families, full of tales and activities that engage younger participants.
- Nowa Huta — a route showing the contrasts of 20th century history and socialist urban planning.
- Excursions outside Krakow: Ojców National Park, Zakopane or day trips combined with Oswiecim — planned individually.
Tours are offered in Polish and English. For larger groups, radio headset systems are usually available (typically for a small fee; availability and price will be confirmed at booking).
Prices depend on tour length and group size. For small groups (1–35 people) indicative rates are given for 2-hour, 3-hour and 4-hour tours — with the option to adjust the time. For larger groups (from about 36 people) prices are usually charged per person.
Rates and promotions may change seasonally — always confirm the final amount when booking. For busier dates, headset sets are often used to improve audibility and comfort.
Important: guide fees usually do not include entrance tickets to museums and paid sites (for example Wawel Cathedral or museum exhibitions). The guide can help purchase tickets and advise how best to plan the day.
Yes, combining sightseeing in Krakow with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is feasible, but it requires careful planning and time. Such a day can be intense: in practice it means a very early start from Krakow, efficient transport and reserved tickets to the museum.
If you plan to visit the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau, keep a few important points in mind:
- Book tickets in advance: museum entry slots are often limited and it is worth buying them before arrival.
- Time needed for the visit itself: touring the exhibitions and grounds is usually emotionally demanding and it is advisable to allow at least 2–3 hours for the visit (additional time is needed for travel and breaks).
- Respect and sensitivity: this is a place of remembrance — the pace of the visit and the guide’s commentary should match the solemn nature of the site and the sensitivity of participants.
Małgorzata helps organize such a day: she will plan logistics, advise on the best departure times and help decide which parts of the program might be better left for another day if the group needs a gentler pace. If you wish, the guide can accompany the group to Oswiecim — all details arranged when booking.
- Book in advance: especially if you plan a trip to Oswiecim or want to visit during the high season (May–September and holidays).
- Meeting point: most often the Main Market Square (by the Adam Mickiewicz Monument) — but this is arranged individually.
- Entrance tickets: usually not included in the guide fee; the guide can help buy them and advise which tickets are worth getting in advance.
- What to bring: comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, a light rain jacket, and an ID document (sometimes required for group reservations).
- For families with children: there are special routes and activities (for example the Legend Trail) that engage younger visitors; please inform about children’s ages when booking so the guide can adapt pace and materials.
- Audio-guide / headset sets: available for larger groups to improve audibility (fee details provided at booking).
Q: In which languages are the tours conducted?
A: Primarily in Polish, but Małgorzata also leads tours in English — please indicate your preference when booking.
Q: Are museum tickets included in the price?
A: Usually not — the fee covers the guide service. The guide will assist with ticket purchases and advise how to organize them.
Q: Where do we usually meet at the start of the tour?
A: Most often at the Main Market Square by the Adam Mickiewicz Monument — but the meeting point is agreed individually after booking.
Q: Can Krakow be combined with Oswiecim in one day?
A: It can, but it requires planning: an early departure, reserved tickets to the museum and consideration of travel time. Małgorzata helps organize such days.
Q: What if the weather is bad?
A: Tours take place regardless of the weather; in case of very bad weather the route can be adjusted to spend more time in museums and indoor sites.
Q: How far in advance should I book?
A: The earlier the better, especially in high season or when planning a trip to Oswiecim. For school or corporate groups it is advisable to secure the date several weeks or more in advance.
Example: a 3-hour walk covering the Market Square, Wawel and Kazimierz (for a small group):
- Meeting: Main Market Square, quick outline of the program and practical information (toilets, breaks).
- Part I: Royal Route — Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), St. Mary’s Basilica, stories about history and legends.
- Part II: Wawel — time below Wawel Hill, tales of royal customs, possibility to visit the cathedral (tickets extra).
- Part III: Kazimierz — walk the streets, stories about life and culture, culinary recommendations at the end.
A day with a trip to Oswiecim looks different: an early departure, travel by train, coach or car, a respectful and calm visit to the museum grounds and a return to Krakow. The guide adjusts the pace to the group and manages the logistics of the whole day.
If you want to arrange a tour, ask about available dates or discuss a combined itinerary with Oswiecim — it is best to write or call. Contact details again for convenience:
- Phone: +48 501 962 037
- Email: kontakt@zwiedzaniekrakowa.com
When you write, briefly include: preferred date and time, number of people, tour language and any special needs (for example accessibility, children, wish to visit particular museums). Małgorzata will reply and help refine the details.
A short final request: if you are going to places of remembrance, come prepared emotionally. Oswiecim is an important and difficult place; visiting with empathy and quiet shows respect for the victims and history. If you are unsure how to combine everything into a reasonable program — call. Together we will plan a day that is informative and dignified.
