Krakow, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with a historic center declared a World Heritage Site and a past on a catcher. We have chosen it as one of this year's getaways, in which in addition to knowing the city, we want to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp from Krakow and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, two essentials around Krakow. After our trip to Krakow in 5 days, we have prepared a list of 50 things to see and do in Krakow, of which we will try not to miss any.
1. Climb to the highest tower of the Basilica of Santa Maria, known as “Hejnalica”And with one of the best views of Krakow.
2. Visit the factory of Oskar Schindler, one of the heroes of World War II, who increased his popularity with the film "Schindler's List"by Steven Spielberg. A good option to get to know the history better is to book this guided tour in Spanish by the Schindler factory or this tour of the Schindler List scenarios.
3. Make the route on foot of the Royal Road, a historic road that goes from the San Florián Gate to Wawel Castle. During the journey we will pass through the most interesting places in the historical center of Krakow, Stare Miasto.
4. Try to eat a whole Zapiekanka, a huge snack with the amount of ingredients you choose. It is sold in several market stalls in the Plaza Nueva of the Kazimierz neighborhood.
5. Reflect on the monument of the 70 chairs of the Bohaterów, Heroes' Square, in the area of the old ghetto, in memory of the Jews who were victims of the Nazis.
6. Tour the beautiful Market Square, the largest medieval square in Europe and one of the places to see in Krakow, day and night.
Krakow Market Square
7. Visit the Collegium Maius, a university building where Nicholas Copernicus studied, especially to see his old clock.
8. Enter the Wawel Cathedral to see the Chapel and the Sigismund Bell, the Mausoleum of St. Stanislaus and the Crypt, one of the most essential places to visit in Krakow. A good option to get to know the history better and not miss anything in this area is to book this tour through Krakow Cathedral and Wawel Hill with a guide in Spanish.
9. Take a picture of the church of Santa María from the porches of the Market Square, one of the postcards from Krakow.
10. Savor traditional Polish food at Restauracja Starka. Be sure to ask for Zurek, a Polish soup made from rye flour and meat.
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11. Take a walk through the exclusive shops of Passage 13, where you can enter through the Market Square.
12. Enter the building number 2 of Pomorska Street where we will see the horror of the Nazi occupation in its permanent exhibition and its dungeons.
13. Disconnect and relax strolling through Planty Park, one of the Top things to do in Krakow.
14. Take a guided tour in Spanish that explains the history and all the curiosities of the most interesting places in Krakow. Another good option is to book this free tour of Krakow in Spanish Free!, Considered one of the best free tours in Krakow for free.
15. Visit the Old Synagogue, Stara, the oldest in Poland and one of the best things to see in Krakow.
16. Dare to climb the steep stairs while visiting the Tower of the Old Town Hall.
17. Take the tour to visit the overwhelming Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp with a guide in Spanish, one of the best excursions in Krakow.
For more information you can consult this post on how to go from Krakow to Auschwitz.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
18. Eat some pierogis, meat or cheese and potato dumplings, with a good beer at the Przystanek Pierogarnia, one of the best places to eat in Krakow.
19. Enter the Eagle Pharmacy to remember its role in the survival of the people of the Krakow ghetto.
20. Staying near the historic center. We will stay at the Logos Hotel, with very good references, good location, breakfast included and 24-hour reception, very important especially if you are late to the city.
21. Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
22. Take the bus to visit the curious communist city of Nowa Huta, 10 kilometers from Krakow.
23. Visit Wawel Castle, the most important historical place to see in Poland and one of the best things to see and do in Krakow.
Wagel Castle, one of the best things to see and do in Krakow
24. Go shopping on Florianska Street, the main street Krakow shopping street that goes from the Market Square to the door of San Florián.
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25. Take a night route through the historic center through the Slowacki Theater area, one of the best things to see and do in Krakow.
26. Stroll through every neighborhood of Podgorze, the old Jewish ghetto of Krakow, until you find the remains of the old wall. A good option to learn more about the history of this neighborhood is to book this free tour of the Jewish quarter in Spanish. Free!
27. Enter fearlessly into the Dragon Cave of Wawel Castle. The legend says that it was the place where the Wawel Dragon lived. The route through the cave ends seeing a dragon sculpture.
28. Have a coffee and a paste in the beautiful Żarówka Cafe.
29. Save half a day to make an excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most visited places in Poland with a 300km maze of caves, tunnels and lakes.
30. If you like airplanes, you cannot miss the Polish Aviation Museum, one of the best in its theme and one of the most interesting places to visit in Krakow.
31. Have a good traditional Polish meal at Czarna Kaczka, Black Duck, their soups in bread containers are very good.
32. Enjoy the views of the Vistula River and Wawel Castle, having a drink on the terrace of the Przestrzenie Forum.
33. Take a picture of one of the 70 statues of Pope John Paul II, scattered throughout the city.
34. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria in Gothic style and with a spectacular wooden altarpiece from the 15th century. One of the most essential places to see in Krakow.
Church of Santa María
35. Cross the Florian Gate, the old entrance to the medieval city of Krakow.
36. Eating in a dairy, cheap and fast food restaurants created in the communist era, the Pod Temida is one of the most famous.
37. Walk the small section that remains of the defensive wall of Krakow.
38. Enter the Basilica of Corpus Cristi while touring the Kazimierz neighborhood, with an impressive baroque interior.
39. Find a souvenir in the Cloth Market, in the Market Square, one of the Top things to do in Krakow.
40. Ask for an obwarzanek in some street stall, some very good traditional bread donuts.
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41. See the impressive stained glass windows and the polychrome of the walls in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the oldest in Krakow.
42. If we have one day left, we can go on an excursion to Zakopane and the Tatras Mountains, a tale town with wooden houses and spectacular landscapes.
43. Enter the Remuth Synagogue, especially to visit its ancient Hebrew cemetery.
44. See the pictures of the artists and painters market that is mounted near the Floiran Gate.
45. Stand in front of the impressive facade of the Church of San Pedro and San Pablo, in baroque style.
46. Reach the Barbican, some fortifications and walls that will remind us of the medieval past of Krakow.
The Barbican
47. Have a drink at the Movida Cocktail Bar, and if you're hungry you can always snack on good food.
48. Visit the Czartoryski Museum, one of the best museums in Poland with a good collection of antiques and with the "The Ermine Lady"by Leonardo da Vinci.
49. Tour the Jewish quarter of Krakow or Kazimierz watching its magnificent murals, a good area with a great student atmosphere, perfect for dining out.
50. Finish the visit to the city by walking at sunset along the Vistula shore and think about returning to the beautiful Krakow soon.
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- Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
- Private guided tour of Krakow
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