Krakow Tickets

Visiting Krakow will always be a good plan, as it is one of the most important cities in Poland, which, in fact, functioned as its capital until 1596. Therefore, it has a rich history and culture accumulated through centuries full of impressive architecture, an interesting gastronomy, samples of Jewish culture and signs of the ravages of World War II.

Among the options on what to see and do in Krakow there are several entrances to places, experiences, tours and other events that you should value in your itinerary. You can experience an evening at a Chopin piano concert, see a folklore show and taste typical foods, visit Schindler's factory, see Wavel Castle, venture out to practice shooting or axe throwing, and much more!

If you are an art lover and love melodies or are just curious about classical music, one of the best plans for your 4-day itinerary in Krakow or even less, is to go to a piano concert to listen to Chopin's compositions.

Frédéric François Chopin is one of the most important artists in the history of classical music and what better than to take advantage of the visit to his hometown, Krakow, to know and delight you with some of his compositions.

To live this experience, you will have to go to the Chopin Gallery, a cozy room where you will travel back in time while listening to the melancholic sounds of the piano, and watching old portraits and paintings.

The concert lasts approximately 1 hour and has the participation of local professional pianists. During the activity, you can enjoy a glass of wine and immerse yourself in the world of Chopin, full of captivating sounds.

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• Price: approximately 25€ per person.
• Duration: generally the stipulated time is one hour.

One of the most important sites in Poland's history is Wawel Castle. To learn about the culture and history of this country, I invite you to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

The wealth that houses this enclosure is very broad: you can appreciate its architecture of Renaissance, Romanesque and Gothic styles, as well as a large art collection that includes Flemish tapestries from the sixteenth century. In addition, you will see ancient weapons of war and samples of painting and sculpture.

In this visit you will have a professional guide who will accompany you together with a group of maximum 12 people, so you can learn in a personalized way. You will visit the rooms where the kings lived between the eleventh and seventeenth centuries, learn about their collections of goldsmiths, visit the royal apartments and much more.

I cannot talk about the castle without also mentioning the Wawel Cathedral, a religious space that was the site of several coronations of kings and burials of great figures of Polish history. If you wish, you can make a combined or individual visit to these two sites.

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• Price: from 108€ per person.
• Duration: the time of the visit varies between one and four hours.

In case you plan to spend only 1 day in Krakow, an excellent option for your visit is to tour the main points of interest in a golf cart; this will not only save you time, but also energy by not having to complete the itinerary on foot.

This is a more exclusive experience, as you will be able to go alone with your companions. The idea is to visit part of the historic center of the city and other points of interest in just two hours. Among the places you will pass through are:

• The old town, where you will see emblematic places such as the market square, churches and historic streets, fortifications, theaters and museums.
• The Jewish quarter, composed of buildings that mix Polish and Jewish architecture and where you will see the main street, the Galicia museum and the synagogues.
• Schindler's Factory, a permanent exhibition that shows the horrors of the Holocaust, portrays life in Krakow during World War II and tells the story of Oskar Schindler's leading role in the salvation of many Jews. This visit does not include a tour of the factory, but we will go into more detail about it later.

In addition, you will be accompanied by a local guide, who will provide information about each attraction you visit, to better understand the history and culture of Poland. At the end of the tour, you will have time for other experiences, such as joining one of the best gastronomic tours in Krakow.

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• Price: around 183€ per person.
• Duration: the activity can last approximately two hours.

With this option you can focus on enjoying Poland from a more fun side. Dinner folklore shows in Krakow combine entertainment with gastronomy.

This experience usually begins with a show performed by a professional dance troupe. The dancers, dressed in typical colorful costumes, perform a series of traditional dances of Polish culture.

To liven up the event, attendees are offered a buffet consisting of typical Polish dishes, which usually include zurek, a sour soup; pierogi, dumplings stuffed with meat, cabbage, cheese, potatoes or mushrooms; sernik, a cheesecake; and the classic Polish vodka.

One of the best things about this experience is the opportunity to taste several typical recipes at the same gathering. Also, if you are a gastronomy enthusiast and you want to try more dishes, then consider visiting some of the best restaurants where to eat in Krakow that we leave you in this article.

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• Price: from 41€ per person.
• Duration: about three hours in total.

Adrenaline lovers find in Krakow different ways to test their nerves and one of them is to join a gun shooting experience. This activity is really unique and attracts many interested people because it can be done at any time of the year, although if you visit Krakow in October it is even better, as it is a time of less tourists and pleasant weather.

Regardless of your level of shooting experience, you will have all the corresponding instruction from a professional, who will teach you how to use a variety of weapons such as assault rifles, pistols and rifles.

After you are trained, you will choose from over 30 types of weapons, such as sniper rifles, the famous AK-47 Avtomat Kalashnikova rifle, Glock pistols, and so on.

You will have to test your aim and shoot at the target. The best thing is that you will be able to have a record of your performance, since you will receive a sheet with the respective shots. According to the type of weapon you choose, you will have the option of firing between 15 and 100 bullets. All this, with the respective safety protection for your eyes and ears.

Information of interest

• Price: around 50€ per person.
• Duration: the experience can be extended for three hours.

If you are visiting Krakow during the winter, you should know that a very convenient activity is the exploration of the secrets hidden in the subway museum Rynek Krakow. You can be sheltered from outer space while living an immersive experience where you will travel back to medieval times in the company of a guide and discover the subway space under the Market Square.

On this tour, you will see settlements corresponding to the 11th century and walk through medieval paved streets and squares to better understand what life was like back then. You will also learn about ancient jewelry, coins, utensils and tools of daily use, as well as architectural elements.

You will also hear the stories of trade, the great fire of 1494, the legend about the founding of the city and more. In case you are traveling to Krakow with children, the museum has an interactive section dedicated to the little ones where they can learn about history in a didactic way.

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• Price: about 78€ per person.
• Duration: the tour usually lasts two hours.

When visiting Krakow, consider buying tickets to the Schindler factory, a place of great historical and cultural value not only for Poland and Europe, but for the whole world. There you will learn about the ravages of the Holocaust and the details of the Nazi occupation of Krakow.

Certainly, this experience is quite profound and reflective, so it will extend for a couple of hours at least. Inside you will see various photographs of people affected by the war and personal objects of those who lived in the ghetto, listen to recordings of the testimonies of some survivors, etc.

You will also learn the story of Oskar Schindler, who was the director of the factory and contributed to the salvation of more than a thousand Jews by declaring them as employees of the factory. You will tour the office from where he managed this company, see the furniture and other items of personal use.

Information of interest

• Price: about 21€ per person to enter the factory.
• Duration: the visit can last from two to three hours.

Axe throwing is a practice with roots in Viking and Germanic culture and, in recent decades, has gained a worldwide following. Therefore, when visiting this area of Europe, you will be able to show your skill and determination in an axe throwing experience.

If you are wondering about the best time to travel to Krakow and do this activity, you should know that it can be at any time of the year, since it is done in a safe and controlled space.

The idea is that, once you understand how to hold and throw the axe to direct the force, you compete with your friends or challenge yourself to get the best possible results. In addition, you will be able to take striking photographs alluding to the Viking culture.

Information of interest

• Price: the cost of the activity is usually 31€ per person.
• Duration: the experience lasts an average of an hour and a half.

Krakow is a city with diverse entertainment options and shooting ranges are quite common, so you can join such an experience to challenge your marksmanship, concentration and all your senses.

To live this experience, the organizers will pick you up at your hotel and you will start the journey to the shooting range. There, you will learn the basics of shooting practice under the guidance of a professional instructor.

You will be able to choose different types of firearms to shoot, such as an AK-47 rifle, a Glock pistol or a rifle. Depending on your choice, you will probably have from 15 to 100 bullets to hit the target.

At the end, you are entitled to take with you the film on which you made the shots, which will serve as proof of your experience and also to see your evolution in case you continue practicing. Keep in mind that this activity can also be done in the company of your friends or family.

Information of interest

• Price: generally costs 50€ per person.
• Duration: about three hours.

As Poland is one of the leading countries in the production of vodka, your visit to Krakow would not be complete if you do not purchase tickets for a private vodka tour of some of the best bars and distilleries in the city. Moreover, it is an ideal plan if you go to Krakow in summer because you can take advantage of the good weather to walk through the streets.

On this tour, you will depart in the company of an expert guide in the direction of some of the most famous establishments for their production or distribution of Polish vodka (located mainly in the old part of the city). You will be able to taste between 5 and 10 types of this distilled drink, according to your preferences and time available.

Also, to enrich the experience even more, you will be able to taste some appetizers. And throughout the tour, you will listen to stories about the history and production of this famous drink.

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• Price: from 151€ per person.
• Duration: the duration is chosen at the time of purchase, ranging between two, three and four hours.