The Planty is the green belt surrounding the Old Town — perfect for a relaxed walk and quick shots with Kraków’s architecture in the background. St. Florian’s Gate is one of the city’s most recognisable symbols — its Gothic silhouette works well in photos at any time of year.
For visitors to Kraków it’s an excellent starting point because it combines the atmosphere of the historic centre with easy access to further highlights: the Main Market Square, the Royal Route and nearby Kazimierz. A walk through the Planty gives a natural, green backdrop while St. Florian’s Gate offers classic, typically Kraków frames.
I’m Małgorzata Kasprowicz — a licensed Kraków guide since 2012. I’ve shown the city to thousands of people (over 18,000) and my speciality is combining solid knowledge with humour and practical tips — including photography advice.
Booking a guide brings several benefits for those who want great photos: you save time, avoid unnecessary wandering, get suggestions about the best frames and times of day, and practical information — for example whether it’s worth buying a ticket for a particular site and how to do it quickly.
On my routes I also help with tickets — I explain which entrances are paid and, if needed, assist with buying tickets to museums and attractions.
How to book a walk? The easiest way is by phone at +48 501 962 037 or by email: kontakt@zwiedzaniekrakowa.com. After booking we agree on the meeting place, time and pace of the route.
We most often meet at the Main Market Square — by the Adam Mickiewicz monument — but I adapt the starting point to your plans.
Are entrance tickets included? The guide service covers guiding only; tickets to interiors and museums (for example entry to Wawel, St. Mary’s Basilica or the Main Market Square Underground) are paid separately. I usually help with ticket purchase and inform you about current prices and best reservation methods.
If you want to give a walk as a gift there are vouchers sent by email; they’re valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Arched paths of the Planty — ideal at dawn, when the rising light makes leaves and cobbles a soft background. Try a low angle and place your subject slightly to the side for depth.
Kraków townhouses framed by tree canopies — the Planty provides a natural frame for façades. Put your model or an architectural detail in a contrasting colour so the photo pops against the green.
St. Florian’s Gate from Floriańska Street — a classic shot that works year-round. In the morning and late afternoon you can catch soft light; in the evening the lit gate creates an atmospheric image.
Views toward the Barbican and the narrow streets branching from the Gate — great for street photography and portraits set against the historic city.
Details: old lanterns, small gates, inscriptions on façades and the cobbles — small elements often make the best Instagram-ready shots.
I suggest a route tailored for photos and a leisurely pace — we start at the Market (Adam Mickiewicz monument), walk through the Planty, stop at St. Florian’s Gate and continue along Floriańska Street toward the Barbican. Along the way we pick the best frames and I advise on poses and camera settings.
This version of the route avoids the interiors of paid attractions — if you want to enter St. Mary’s Basilica or Wawel, we’ll adjust the plan and I’ll organise information about tickets and the time needed to see interiors.
I adapt the pace and length of stops to the group — often these are short photo sessions of 5–10 minutes at each spot, so in two hours you can get a dozen great pictures.
The best photographic light is just after sunrise and in the late afternoon before sunset — if you care about the golden hour, choose a walk at dawn or early evening. On weekends the centre is usually very busy, so if you can, pick a weekday.
If you plan group photos, it’s worth booking in advance — that way we avoid peak times and find good framing spots faster.
Routes are adapted to the group: if you come with children, seniors or a wheelchair, I choose easier sections and shorter distances between stops.
In case of rain I have a plan B — more stops indoors or under covered areas, and if the weather really spoils plans, we arrange another date.
For larger groups I can provide comfortable audio-headset sets to improve audibility and comfort during the walk.
Are tours in Polish or English? — I conduct tours in both Polish and English.
How much does a walk cost? — Prices depend on length and group size; I give approximate rates after contact. Seasonal promotions and vouchers are also available.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance? — For popular entries (for example some Wawel exhibitions or the Market Underground) it’s worth booking tickets ahead. I’ll help plan and purchase tickets so you don’t waste time in queues.
How long is a typical Instagram walk? — Usually two hours are enough for a well-planned route through the Planty and around St. Florian’s Gate; if you want to go inside attractions, allow extra time for visits and tickets.
To book a walk or ask for details, call: +48 501 962 037 or write: kontakt@zwiedzaniekrakowa.com. After booking we arrange all route details and the meeting point.
A voucher is a convenient gift option — I send it by email, it’s personalised and valid for 6 months from the purchase date.
I’m happy to tailor the route to your needs — from short Instagram walks to longer guided tours along the Royal Route, Wawel or Kazimierz.
Vary your perspectives — shoot from low and high angles, look for natural frames (trees, gates, windows).
Use details as breaks in your feed — close-ups of cobble textures, lamps and decorative fittings make an impression and diversify your gallery.
Ask the guide for help — I’ll tell you where to stand, how to position light and which places are worth revisiting at another time of day.
If you want to see the Planty and St. Florian’s Gate from a friendly, photo-ready perspective — I invite you! Together we’ll prepare a route that will let you return home with beautiful photos and new stories about Kraków.
See you on the walk — Małgorzata Kasprowicz, ZwiedzanieKrakowa.com.
