Krakow Audio Tour

Krakow Audio Tour

Want to see the magic of Krakow, but go at your own pace?

Download our Historic Krakow audio tour and hear the history through your headphones.

This is a professional quality tour written by City Walks Krakow and narrated by our very own native English guide- Dale. Our Krakow audio tour activates automatically using your phone’s GPS. Join us as we guide you through a full 2-hour Krakow audio tour. Taking in the sights of Krakow Old Town and Krakow Castle (Wawel) on the way. Relax and be guided through the city.

Simply download the VoiceMap app to your phone, and select the ‘Historic Krakow’ audio guide.  Then you will have a personal tour guide to take you through Krakow at your own pace.

Great reasons to take our Krakow audio tour:

  • Go at your own pace. Stop for photos, or for a rest whenever you feel like it.
  • Not a group tour.  You’re exploring solo – The safest way to see a city in the “new normal.”
  • You can take our Krakow audio tour at any time of day. Fit it around your own schedule.

  • VoiceMap audio tours are very professional. They use the latest GPS technology to ensure the highest quality. They activate automatically and tell you where to walk.

  • VoiceMap audio tours are in cities all over the world.

  • Our VoiceMap Krakow audio tour is written and narrated by tour guides who live and work in Krakow every day.

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Where does the Krakow audio tour begin?

The audio tour begins in front of St. Mary’s Basilica in the Krakow old town’s main market square. From there, it guides you through the Old Town to Wawel Castle. Finishing with the Krakow dragon at the famous dragon’s den, with some breathtaking views of the Vistula River as it flows through the city.

Audio Tour Highlights

What does the Krakow Audio tour cover:

  • Krakow city centre highlights
  • St Mary’s Basilica Krakow
  • Krakow Barbican
  • Krakow City Walls
  • Krakow main square
  • Collegium Maius (Jagiellonian University)
  • Bishop’s palace
  • Pope John Paul II former home and historical sites
  • Wawel Royal Castle
  • Wawel Cathedral and Royal Palace

Krakow was once a Royal city and the capital of Poland. On this guided Krakow audio tour you pass well-known sights and as you learn the fascinating history of one of Poland’s most iconic cities—going at your own pace. Learn about the life of Pope John Paul II and see his former home the Bishop’s Palace. Marvel at the majestic Wawel Castle and the breathtaking Wawel castle palace. Including passing the statue and former home of Pope John Paul II and the castle’s stunning architecture. Wawel is one of the most historic monuments in Poland and the audio guide takes you inside to explore the grounds.

This detailed tour with audio commentary is like having a private tour guide in your ear, telling stories of the city’s rich culture on your scenic journey through Polish history. You will follow the royal route as your audio guide navigates you through the cobbled streets of Krakow, past the historical buildings of the famous old town. Pause for a coffee in the largest medieval market square in Europe, or pose for photos in front of the most famous landmarks in the city center. Hear about Nicholas Copernicus the famed astronomer and see where he studied at the beautiful Jagiellonian University, Poland’s oldest university. Learn how Krakow survived during world war II and how many of the city’s primary attractions were left unscathed.

The tour covers many of the most iconic landmarks in Krakow and many other historical buildings. Your guide explains in a simple and entertaining way, some of the most complex eras of European history. Finishing with a steady climb up Wawel Hill.

If you’re not done touring, you can continue exploring Krakow on our Krakow Jewish Quarter free tour in the afternoon. There, our expert tour guides discuss the Nazi occupation of the former Jewish district of Krakow during World War II. Here, you learn about the history of one of the largest Jewish quarters in history and explore its picturesque boulevards of the Podgórze and Kazimierz districts. Your guide takes you across the Vistula River to ghetto heroes square, to see the former ghetto walls, and discuss the famous factory of Oskar Schindler. Sign up for the tour for free.

This Krakow audio guide is like having a personal tour guide to take you through the city!

Audio Tour Highlights

What does the Krakow Audio tour cover:

Krakow Old Town

  • St Mary’s Basilica Krakow
  • Krakow Barbican
  • Krakow City Walls
  • Krakow main square
  • Cloth Hall
  • Collegium Maius (Jagiellonian University)
  • Bishop’s palace
  • Pope John Paul II former home and historical sites
  • Krakow Castle- Wawel Cathedral and Royal Palace
  • Krakow Dragon

Meeting Point

When:
Anytime you like.

Best Time to take the Krakow audio tour: Best between 9am-6pm when Krakow castle (Wawel) is open.

Where does the Krakow audio tour start:
In front of St Mary’s basilica in Krakow Old Town (Rynek Glowny 4)

What does the Krakow audio tour cover: All of Krakow Old town & Wawel castle

How Long:
The tours last for around 2 hours. However this can be longer or shorter depending on how fast you walk.

What will I need?: Just your phone and some headphones to listen through.

Rynek Główny 4, Kraków, Poland