Small private groups offer the greatest flexibility: pace can be adapted to participants, routes can be shortened or extended, and the guide tailors the story to the interests of a particular family or group of friends. This is especially important when someone uses a wheelchair or stroller, has limited stamina or needs longer breaks.
A private tour also means privacy and comfort — there is no need to rush between mandatory stops, and the guide can help with logistics (reservations at cafés, pointing out accessible restrooms, short alternative routes). For people with disabilities this personalization often determines whether the trip will be enjoyable or stressful.
For those organising a trip with parents, seniors or small children, an intimate group of 2–6 people is also economical — the guide cost is shared among a few participants while the quality of the experience remains high.
A stroller- or wheelchair-friendly route is planned to avoid steep inclines, long sections of uneven cobbles and narrow passages. Instead of always following the shortest line, one chooses sidewalks with smooth surfaces, ramps and threshold-free entrances.
A guide experienced in assisting people with reduced mobility knows where accessible restrooms, resting spots and venues that can serve a group quickly are located. This allows planning regular breaks every 20–30 minutes so the walk is pleasant for everyone.
Accessibility is not only about even surfaces — it also concerns transport: it is worth checking in advance whether a tram or bus on the route has a low floor, and what options exist for taxis adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Planty and the Vistula Boulevards: a gentle, flat walk around the Old Town and along the river offers beautiful views without having to tackle difficult cobbles. This is an excellent first contact with the city for people using wheelchairs or strollers.
Selected parts of Kazimierz and Podgórze: both districts have quieter corners and interesting stops. Choose sections along the river and Rynek Podgórski, which are often more stroller- and wheelchair-friendly than some cobbled sections of the centre.
Design and museum route: modern museums and galleries generally have good infrastructure (lifts, ramps, accessible toilets). Before entering a particular venue, check its accessibility policy — many institutions offer wheelchair loans, audio description or guided tours with a Polish Sign Language interpreter upon prior arrangement.
Increasingly more Krakow cultural institutions prepare offers for visitors with diverse needs: lifts, adapted toilets and, in some places, PJM interpretation or guides experienced in working with deaf or blind visitors.
Some institutions advertise accessibility, lend assistive equipment or organise dedicated educational activities for groups with disabilities. It is worth asking in advance about the possibility of a tour adapted to your group’s needs.
The city also publishes practical materials and guides to accessible spaces for tourists with disabilities — lists of facilities, rental points and information centres. These resources are very helpful when planning a full-day outing.
A good place for a break has an easy entry without a high threshold, space between tables and an accessible restroom. For small groups it’s worth reserving a table in advance — the best venues will gladly help secure a convenient spot.
We recommend choosing restaurants and cafés with strong local ratings — cafés in less crowded parts of the city often offer a pleasant atmosphere and simpler access. Examples of venues often mentioned as accessible include Zielonym do góry, Cafe Manggha and W Biegu Cafe — but please call ahead to confirm details for your visit.
When choosing accommodation look for: lift access, door width to rooms, an adapted bathroom and clear accessibility information in the hotel description. Contact the hotel directly before booking to confirm the facilities you need.
Contact the guide before the tour and explain the needs and limitations of the group — this will allow the route and pace to be matched precisely. For small groups of 2–6 people this conversation takes 10–15 minutes and greatly increases comfort during the tour.
Bring an ID document, the accommodation phone number and a list of medications. Remember comfortable shoes for carers, a supply of water and an emergency plan — if you encounter a difficult surface you can quickly switch to a shorter, smoother route.
Check in advance the availability of public toilets along the route and ask the guide about spots with easy access. Small accessories such as threshold ramps or folding seats can be useful for short outdoor breaks.
Planning a route through the Old Town "by eye" without consulting someone who knows accessibility can end with having to turn back at cobbled or steep sections. Choose a guide who knows alternative paths.
Assuming every historic site will be fully accessible is risky. Historic interiors can have spatial limits or require prior reservation for a visitor in a wheelchair. Call or write to the institution before your visit.
Not allocating time for breaks. Small groups have an advantage — it’s easy to include regular stops. Plan 2–3 short breaks for coffee or bench rests so everyone has time to recover.
Will the guide help arrange a wheelchair-accessible taxi? Yes — an experienced guide can advise and help organise transport and, if needed, point to local companies offering assistance to people with reduced mobility.
Does a person with a disability need a special museum ticket? Many museums offer discounts or free entry for people with official disability status — check the museum’s website or call before your visit to confirm.
How long is a typical private tour for a small group? A standard tour is 2–3 hours, but for visitors who need a slower pace I recommend 3–4 hours with breaks or splitting the programme into two shorter walks.
The city publishes guides and materials dedicated to tourists with disabilities — maps, lists of accessible places and information about equipment rental points. Using such a guide speeds up planning and increases comfort.
Some museums offer free additional services like audio description, online PJM interpretation or wheelchair loans — always ask about these when you book your visit.
Local organisations run barrier-free projects and guided trips — it’s a great opportunity to discover the city with people who have already tested the routes for accessibility.
Email or call the guide with the number of participants and specific needs (stroller or wheelchair, slow pace, breaks, PJM interpreter, etc.) and tell the guide where you are staying in Krakow — this helps choose the most practical meeting and ending points.
The day before the tour confirm the meeting place and time, remind the guide of any special requirements and check the weather forecast — in heavy rain it’s better to move some parts to covered venues.
If you wish, the guide can help reserve a table, order a wheelchair-accessible taxi or prepare a short emergency route in case part of the planned way is temporarily impassable.
If you’re planning an intimate, comfortable sightseeing experience in Krakow for 2–6 people and want a route adapted to strollers and the needs of people with disabilities, I will gladly help prepare the programme. My offer is flexible — I match pace, rest stops and stories to the group.
On the website you will find more example routes and specific proposals, and my contact details are visible there — feel free to write or book. Share this article with friends or send the link to people planning a visit to Krakow — a well-planned tour is half the success!
If you have additional questions or would like a tailor-made itinerary prepared — write to me. I will happily help you finalise every detail.
