Architecture Walking Tour

Kraków · 15 stops · ~12.6 km

A free self-guided walking tour of 15 architecturally notable buildings in Kraków. Allow approximately 8 hours including 20 minutes of viewing time per building. Export the route to Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation.

Stops
15
Distance
12.6 km
Est. Time
8h
Cost
Free
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1
Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp

Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp

Nazi forced labour and concentration camp in Cracow, Poland (1940-1944).

50.0327°, 19.9618°
2
Krakus Mound

Krakus Mound

Kurgan of mythical founder of Kraków in Poland.

50.0380°, 19.9584°
3
High Synagogue, Kraków

High Synagogue, Kraków

1556

Synagogue.

50.0514°, 19.9474°
4
Remuh Cemetery

Remuh Cemetery

1535

Jewish cemetery in Kraków, Poland.

50.0525°, 19.9469°
5
Smocza Jama

Smocza Jama

Limestone cave in the Wawel Hill in Kraków.

50.0531°, 19.9333°
6
Wawel Cathedral

Wawel Cathedral

Giovanni Battista Gisleni · 1020

Cathedral in Kraków, Poland.

50.0546°, 19.9354°
7
Kościuszko Mound

Kościuszko Mound

Tumulus in Kraków, Poland, finished in 1823.

50.0549°, 19.8933°
8
Coat of Arms Gate in Wawel

Coat of Arms Gate in Wawel

Adolf Szyszko-Bohusz
50.0551°, 19.9352°
9
Saints Peter and Paul Church

Saints Peter and Paul Church

Giovanni Maria Bernardoni · 1635

Church building in Kraków, Poland.

50.0569°, 19.9389°
10
Bishop's Palace, Kraków

Bishop's Palace, Kraków

Palace.

50.0595°, 19.9351°
11
Kościół św. Barbary w Krakowie

Kościół św. Barbary w Krakowie

1338

Church building in Kraków, Poland.

50.0613°, 19.9398°
12
Collegium Maius

Collegium Maius

1400

University building (UJ).

50.0617°, 19.9338°
13
Czartoryski Museum

Czartoryski Museum

1796

Art museum in Kraków, Poland.

50.0646°, 19.9400°
14
Kraków Barbican

Kraków Barbican

1498

Fortified outpost in Cracovia once connected to the city walls.

50.0655°, 19.9417°
15
Rakowicki Cemetery

Rakowicki Cemetery

1803

Cemetery in the centre of Kraków, Poland.

50.0756°, 19.9539°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Kraków architecture walking tour take?+

The self-guided walking tour covers approximately 12.6 km with 15 stops. Allow approximately 8 hours including 20 minutes of viewing time per building.

Is the Kraków architecture tour free?+

Yes, this is a completely free self-guided walking tour. You can view the route on the interactive map, export it to Google Maps for navigation, and explore at your own pace.

Do I need to book the Kraków architecture tour in advance?+

No booking is required — this is a self-guided tour that you can start at any time. All buildings can be viewed from the outside. For guided tours with expert commentary, we recommend checking GetYourGuide for local architecture tours.

What is the best time to do the Kraków architecture walking tour?+

Morning light (before 11am) is ideal for photography of building facades. Weekdays tend to be less crowded around commercial buildings. Allow a full half day for the complete tour.