The Dragon Trail in Krakow

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Follow the dragon. A Visit to the Old Town and Wawel Hill

This scenic walking route leads through the historic heart of Kraków, from the monumental Wawel Hill to the charming streets of the Old Town. Along the way, you’ll explore Krakow’s unique tradition, legends and learn why the symbol of the city is a dragon hidden in Dragon’s Den beneath the castle. The highlight of the tour are workshops in Krakow living Museum of Obwarzanek.

The tour includes:

  • Wawel Hill: The Royal Cathedral – no admission, the Royal Castle – arcaded renaissance courtyard, entrance to the Dragon’s Den & meeting the famous Wawel’s Dragon “SMOK”, Vistula River
  • The Old Town: Walk along the Royal Route through the Kanonicza Street and Grodzka Street, Archbishops’ Palace and the famous “Papal Window”, Collegium Maius – oldest part of the Jagiellonian University, the Main Market Square, the Townhall Tower, the Clothhall, the St. Mary’s Basilica, St. Florian’s Gate and Barbican.
  • The Live Obwarzanek Museum: Discover the beautiful traditions of Krakow with your own hands. Learn how this most popular symbol of Kraków is made and try your best at being a baker.

The perfect choice for families with children.

Duration: up to 3 hours
Route: Wawel Hill, Old Town

Date: Everyday
Start time: You can choose the most convenient start time: Everyday between 09:00 – 15:00
Meeting point:
1. Pick up from you hotel or apartment
2. Gift & Souvenir Shop ul. Zwierzyniecka 21

Private tour price: 800 PLN / private guide up to 3 h / standard language
Available languages (standard): english, czech, french, german, lithuanian, spanish, italian, russian, slovakian, ukrainian.
Some languages are extra charged + 200 PLN: chinese, hungarian, japanese, norwegian, portuguese, romanian, swedish

Entrance tickets:
regular = 20 PLN / PP
reduced = 15 PLN / PP

You might also consider other attractions:

  • Obwarzanek Workshop
    regular = 45 PLN / PP
    reduced = 40 PLN / PP
    family (2 adults + 2 children 3-18) = 150 PLN / Family
  • Royal Castle State Rooms or Crown Treasury (+1 h)
    regular = 150 PLN / PP
    reduced = 140 PLN / PP
  • Wawel Cathedral, Royal Thombs & Crypts, the Sigismund Bell (+ 1 h)
    regular = 100 PLN / PP
    reduced = 90 PLN / PP
  • Vistula River Cruise 1 h
    regular = 80 PLN / PP
    reduced = 75 PLN / PP
  • Electric golfcart 2 h = 550 PLN / per 1 cart for max. 5 People
  • Tourguide system = 10 PLN / PP. (obligatory for groups from 8 people)

Reduced tickets for children, students 18-26 and seniors 65+. Valid only with ID, students ID and senior ID.
Group limit for 1 guide = 30 People
If selected language will not be avaialble on the selected date, tour will be in english.
Booking in advance is required!!
Dragon’s Den is available only in a summer season IV-X. Royal Castle is not available on Mondays.

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