Where to Walk: the 13 Best Old Town Walking Tours in Poland

1.Old Town Highlights Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,516 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26Our pick

Spend 150 minutes walking from the Copernicus Monument along Krakowskie Przedmieście and the Royal Route to Warsaw’s Old Town. Your English-speaking guide covers Chopin, Marie Curie, the Presidential Palace, Warsaw University, the reconstructed Royal Castle, and the city’s wartime uprisings. Comfortable shoes and weather-ready clothing are essential.

“Very informative! Pleasant guide, who was able to answer all of our questions! Definitely worth having an expert share with you all the hidden things! Loved it!”

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2.Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Follow Krakow’s Royal Road from the Barbican and St Florian’s Gate to the Main Square, Collegium Maius, Bishop’s Palace, and Wawel Castle. An English-speaking guide such as Ania, Chris, Max, or Pawel leads this small-group walk, mixing Polish history, local stories, and practical city orientation.

“Our guide was incredibly interesting and gave us lots of information about the history of Krakow. The tour was great and we learned a lot”

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3.The Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 794 reviews · 2h 30m · from $19

Spend 150 minutes walking from St. Mary’s Basilica through Krakow’s medieval Old Town to Wawel Castle. Guides such as Bart, Aga, Emily, and Slavek mix Polish history, legends, humor, and practical tips. Meet under the orange umbrella, bring good shoes, and expect a brisk but rewarding introduction to the city.

“Super informative about the history of Krakow! Bart was great and showed us super interesting spots around Old Town!”

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4.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 599 reviews · 2 hours · from $13Best value

Start at Sigismund’s Column and walk through Warsaw Old Town, the Royal Gardens, New Town, Jewish heritage sites, and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. Guides such as Anthony, Antek, Thomas, and Anton mix clear history with humor, personal stories, food tips, and quieter lanes. The group can reach 25 to 30 people.

“Really interesting historical tour of Old Town Warsaw & the Ghettos.”

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5.Kraków: Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Spend 150 minutes walking Kraków’s medieval center with an English-speaking Walkative guide. Follow the Royal Route from the Barbican and St. Florian’s Gate to the Main Market Square, Collegium Maius, Wawel Hill, the Cathedral, Castle courtyard, and Wawel Dragon. Expect history, legends, humor, and a steady pace.

“Mati was the best guide ever. He is very knowledgeable and witty, we really enjoyed the afternoon tour with him. Highly recommended!”

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6.Gdańsk: Old Town Private Walking Tour with Legends and Facts

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 245 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $107

Explore Gdańsk with a licensed private guide such as Kaja, Karina, or Krzysztof. Walk from the Upland Gate through the Long Market, St Mary’s Basilica, Motława islands, St Bridget’s amber altar, and the European Solidarity Centre. Choose 2 to 6 hours, with routes that grow from city highlights to Poland’s modern freedom movement.

“I had an amazing 6-hour walking tour of Gdańsk with Kaja from Active City Tour. She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience both informative and enjoyable. Kaja spoke clearly, explained everything in detail, and showed me all the key sights along with some lesser-known spots that really gave insight into the city’s character. Her passion for Gdańsk was obvious and contagious. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide—highly recommended! Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️”

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7.Legends and Tales of Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 1h 50m · from $23

Meet your costumed storyteller beside St. Mary Basilica for a 110-minute evening walk through Kraków’s Old Town. Guides such as Adam and Patryk combine vampires, ghosts, dragons, devils, kings, alchemists, and darker local tales with city history. Expect atmosphere and drama, but no jump scares. Wear warm, comfortable clothing.

“Really enjoyed this evening. Adam was our tour guide and it was really fun evening learning about all the vampires, ghosts and legends as well as other history stories. Wrap up warm!!!”

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8.Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Spend two hours walking Krakow’s Old Town, from Wawel Hill and the Royal Castle to St. Mary’s Basilica, Planty Park, Jagiellonian University, and the Main Market Square. Guides such as Arthur, Vlad, and Władysław bring Polish history, local legends, and useful Krakow tips to life. Private groups are available.

“The tour was excellent. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to know a bit more about Krakow. The guide was very informative and clearly had a vast knowledge of many different periods of Krakows history. He was very friendly and funny.”

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9.Gdansk Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your private English, German, or Polish-speaking guide at the Upland Gate and walk through Gdansk’s compact historic center. You’ll follow the Royal Way, hear stories about the city’s rebuilding and trading past, see St Mary’s Church and The Crane, and finish near the Great Armoury. Entrance to St Mary’s Cathedral costs EUR 1 extra.

“Guiden var bra och insatt i Gdansk historia, men det hade räckt med 1,5 timme för man orkar inte lyssna så länge.”

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10.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 94 reviews · from $32

Spend three hours walking Krakow’s medieval Royal Route with an English-speaking guide. See St. Florian’s Church and Gate, the Main Market Square, Cloth Hall, Jagiellonian University, Planty Park, and Wawel Hill. Guides such as Andrej, Magda, Alex, and Gregory have brought local stories and personal insight to past tours. Entrance tickets are extra.

“The tour guide Andrej is a mature-aged guide, who has lived in Cracow for many years. As a result, he has lived through a number of key events in recent Polish history, and having his insights and personal knowledge made the tour all the more authentic. We covered a lot of ground physically, but with a good amount of stops. He was able to relate the history of the town in an entertaining way, was happy to answer questions, and has a good sense of humour!”

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11.Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $126

Follow a private licensed guide through Krakow’s Royal Route, Main Market Square, Wawel Hill, and Kazimierz. Choose a shorter Old Town walk or add Wawel Cathedral, St Mary’s Basilica, and Tempel Synagogue. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, or Russian.

“Unsere Stadtführerin war so begeistert von ihrer Stadt und hat sie uns mit viel Liebe gezeigt!”

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12.Old Town Poznan: Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Walk Poznań’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide for two hours, from Liberty Square to the Royal Castle, Old Market Square, and Parish Church. Guides such as Susan, Jenna, Margret, and Svetlana have led lively, informative walks with local tips. The $26 price covers the reservation and guide’s payment.

“It was a really nice tour with a fun guide Margret. We learned a lot about the history of Poznan. Due to there were so many people they splited them into two groups which was great so the group was not too big. I absolutly recomend this tour!”

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13.Szczecin: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $107

See Szczecin with a private English, German, or Polish-speaking guide. The 2-hour walk covers Old Town highlights and St. Wojciech Church, while 3- and 4-hour options add the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle courtyards. The 4-hour tour also includes cathedral tower views and the striking Karlowicz Philharmonic.

“Elizabeth was a wonderful guide. Her enthusiasm and clear love for her city were infectious. We enjoyed her tour very much.”

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