A half-day school trip guided by Małgorzata Kasprowicz is designed for classes that want to discover Krakow’s most important faces in an accessible, energetic way.
I offer several options: the classic Wawel + Royal Route (Old Town) lasting about 3–4 hours, or a focused thematic visit to Nowa Huta (2–3 hours). For groups that want to "taste" both places in half a day, I can prepare an express plan with transport — but keep in mind visits at each site will be shorter.
Tours are adapted to different age groups: I have experience with primary and secondary school pupils, I know how to engage students, run short educational games and share memorable curiosities.
Option A – Wawel and the Royal Route (ideally 3–4 hours): we meet in the city centre (usually the Main Market Square), walk along Floriańska Street through the Florian Gate, see the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church from the outside (entry inside possible depending on plan and tickets), then continue along Grodzka and Kanonicza Streets toward Wawel — there I tell the story of the castle, the cathedral and the most important figures in Polish history.
Option B – Nowa Huta (2–3 hours): a walk through the socialist‑realist part of the city with stories about industrial history, urban planning, social contrasts and top sites (Central Square, Aleja Róż, the Ark of the Lord church). This route is educational and gives students a different perspective on Krakow.
Option C – express mix (half day): a quick look at several key points in the Old Town plus a short Nowa Huta segment with travel between them. This is for groups with very limited time — I recommend it only if the school has transport and is ready for a faster pace.
0:00 — Meeting at the Main Market Square (most often by the Adam Mickiewicz monument) — a short presentation of the program and safety rules.
0:15–1:15 — Floriańska Street, the Barbican, Florian Gate and entry onto the Market: stories about trade, the Cloth Hall and medieval customs. On the Market: the legend of the bugle call (hejnał) and a short history of St. Mary’s Church (outside or with entry depending on tickets).
1:15–2:15 — Walk along Grodzka and Kanonicza Streets, stops at the most interesting houses and anecdotes about former residents of Krakow.
2:15–4:00 — Wawel: an outside walk over the hill, stories about the royal castle and the cathedral, explanation of coronations, royal tombs and symbolism. Time for a short field game for students (quiz, observation tasks).
The guiding fee covers the tour service; entrance tickets to sites (e.g. Wawel Cathedral, entry to the interior of St. Mary’s Church) are usually additional.
When you book I help with purchasing group tickets and inform you about current fees so the organizer (teacher/chaperone) can plan the budget.
Bookings are arranged by phone or email — after the reservation we finalize meeting details, pace of the visit and group preferences.
For school groups it’s wise to reserve a date in advance, especially in high season (May–September) and during major city events.
Basic guiding rates depend on route length and group size. For small groups (1–35 people) standard packages are offered for 2, 3 and 4 hour durations. Larger groups are charged per person.
Note that promotions and seasonal offers may be available — when you book I will inform you about current conditions and the option to rent headset sets (helpful with larger groups).
1) Consent forms and chaperones: make sure each student has permission to go out and that the number of adults matches school regulations.
2) Shoes and clothing: comfortable shoes and weather‑appropriate clothing. In very bad weather the route can be modified (more indoor stops, shorter outdoor sections).
3) Food and drinks: plan a short snack break or a bottle of water — students concentrate better after a small refreshment.
4) Contact phone: give the guide the phone number of the responsible person in the group in case of changes.
5) Educational tasks: if you wish, I can send short question/task cards before the visit to make the outdoor lesson more interactive.
In sacred places please remind students to be quiet and respectful: in churches avoid loud talking and running.
In crowded tourist areas I ask that the group stay close to chaperones and the guide — I often use simple signals to quickly regain attention (a short quiz or a question).
In historic interiors I stress not to touch exhibits and not to cross designated barriers.
Are entrance tickets included in the price? — No, the standard price covers the guiding service. I do help with ticket purchase and inform about costs.
How long does the "Wawel and the Royal Route" tour last? — The classic route lasts about 4 hours, which is optimal for relaxed sightseeing with students.
Do you conduct tours in English? — Yes, I offer tours in both Polish and English.
What if it rains? — Tours run regardless of weather. In case of very bad weather I adjust the route to spend more time indoors and in museums.
How large can the group be? — I have experience with groups from a few people to large school groups; for very numerous groups consider headset sets to facilitate contact with the guide.
If you want to enter interiors (e.g. the cathedral or museums), book tickets in advance — it saves time and stress on the day of the trip.
Arrive 10–15 minutes before the agreed meeting time to start promptly and run a brief reminder of rules.
I can prepare short materials for students (worksheets, quizzes, suggested field tasks). Let me know when booking if you’re interested.
To reserve a date or ask about school routes please contact me directly by phone or email. After booking we will set the meeting place and time and adjust the pace to your group.
Contact details for reservations are available at ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com — write or call and I will help plan a trip that is safe, engaging and tailored to your needs.
