Things to do in Kraków

Activities, attractions and tours

Wawel Castle featuring a city, heritage architecture and château or palace
St. Mary\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza, night scenes and heritage architecture
Krakow Barbican which includes outdoor art, a city and heritage architecture
Krakow which includes interior views
Main Market Square featuring outdoor art and street scenes
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1. Main Market Square

Search for clothes and jewelry in a 700-year-old shopping center, tour ancient churches and climb to the top of a Gothic tower at Kraków’s Main Market Square. This 13th-century plaza is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. It is surrounded by traditional Flemish houses and is home to some of the city's most important historical buildings.
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Main Market Square which includes outdoor eating

2. Wieliczka Salt Mine

Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine and stand beneath the glittering chandeliers in the Chapel of St. Kinga. You might imagine you are in one of Europe’s great cathedrals. The fact that you are underground and almost all the reliefs, statues and chandeliers are made from salt makes the spectacle even more impressive. Explore the saline labyrinth further to discover an underground lake, numerous carvings and a museum tracking the 700-year history of the mine.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements

3. Wawel Castle

Explore the former bedchambers and staterooms in Wawel Castle. See Flemish tapestries and paintings by Rubens. Head to the Treasury to view collections of armor and royal jewelry and explore the castle’s past in an exhibit dedicated to archaeological finds in and around the grounds. Visit a cave where legend says a dragon once lived or relax with a stroll around the Royal Garden.
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Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland

4. Oskar Schindler Factory

Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a moving museum in central Krakow that is dedicated to communicating the plight of Jewish families during the Holocaust. Listen to radio excerpts announcing Nazi propaganda and imagine how it must have felt to be one of the Jewish workers in Oskar Schindler’s Factory in wartime Krakow. Read extracts from letters and diaries. Photographs and reconstructed scenes of daily life help to paint a vivid picture of what life would have been like for many families in Poland.
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Oskar Schindler Factory

5. St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary’s Basilica is known for its altarpiece depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Let the trumpet that calls every hour from the top of St. Mary’s Basilica lure you across Krakow’s main market square to the doors of the basilica. Many legends surround this building. Study the intricately carved scenes on the wooden altarpiece before climbing the tower for one of the best views of the city.
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St. Mary\'s Basilica which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and street scenes

6. ICE Krakow Congress Centre

ICE Kraków Congress Centre is a multipurpose complex for business, cultural and entertainment events. With 395,250 square feet (36,720 square meters) of space, the convention center can host a range of activities for large audience numbers. The name ICE is an acronym of International Conferences and Entertainment. Attend an event here and make use of state-of-the-art facilities set within a spectacular contemporary building.
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Krakow featuring modern architecture

7. Cloth Hall

The Cloth Hall is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world and an architectural gem. Within its magnificent walls are stalls filled with souvenirs and trinkets, including folk costumes, jewelry and many other types of hand-crafted objects.
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Cloth Hall which includes outdoor eating and night scenes

What to do in Kraków

Popular places to visit

Main Market Square featuring outdoor art and street scenes

Main Market Square

5/5(1,499 reviews)

Spend some time in a large medieval square that is filled with restaurants, cafés and magnificent buildings that are hundreds of years old.

Main Market Square
Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements

Wieliczka Salt Mine

4.5/5(801 reviews)

Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.

Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle

4.5/5(1,056 reviews)

See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

Wawel Castle
Oskar Schindler Factory

Oskar Schindler Factory

4.5/5(594 reviews)

Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.

Oskar Schindler Factory
Krakow featuring signage, a city and modern architecture

Royal Road

You can learn about the history of Kraków with a stop at Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.

Royal Road
St. Mary\'s Basilica which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and street scenes

St. Mary's Basilica

4.5/5(860 reviews)

Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.

St. Mary's Basilica
Krakow showing modern architecture

ICE Krakow Congress Centre

4.5/5(51 reviews)

This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs.

ICE Krakow Congress Centre
Cloth Hall featuring markets as well as a large group of people

Cloth Hall

4.5/5(849 reviews)

The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.

Cloth Hall
Krakow Barbican showing heritage elements

Kraków Barbican

4.5/5(609 reviews)

Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.

Kraków Barbican

Areas of Kraków

Krakow featuring a city and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

Kraków Old Town

5/5(777 area reviews)

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center.

Kraków Old Town
Krakow featuring modern architecture

Kraków City Centre

4.5/5(2,381 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice to Town Hall Tower – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Kraków City Centre
Kazimierz featuring a city and a square or plaza

Kazimierz

4.5/5(203 area reviews)

The city's old Jewish quarter survived near destruction to become a vibrant locale bursting with historical attractions and a lively social scene.

Kazimierz
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Stradom

If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.

Stradom
Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow as well as a couple

Podgorze

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Podgorze. A stop by Oskar Schindler Factory or Krakus Mound might round out your trip.

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Wesola

Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Kraków Opera is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Wesola
Krakow showing heritage architecture, interior views and art

Wieliczka

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Wadowice

Rabka

Rabka

Frequently asked questions

Is Kraków worth visiting?
From shopping to outdoor pursuits and history, there are many interesting things to do in Kraków. Remember to experience the area's mix of cool sights, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Kraków?
Wawel Castle and Oskar Schindler Factory are two awesome places to begin your adventures. Remember to explore the dining and retail options in Kraków while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Kraków?
The top tourist attraction in Kraków is Wawel Castle, so make sure to add it to your sightseeing agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Kraków?
Three days in Kraków is plenty of time to enjoy the city's main highlights. Many travellers book for three days on average. Wawel Castle, Oskar Schindler Factory and Cloth Hall are among the most popular sights. Like to discover more? Stick around a little longer to explore nearby hotspots like Zabierzow.
Is Kraków a walkable city?
It depends on what you'd like to see and do in Kraków. Several key sights, such as Wawel Castle and Oskar Schindler Factory, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a wander around some of Kraków's best neighbourhoods, Kraków Old Town is 0.16 kilometres away from downtown, while Royal Road is 0.32 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Kraków with kids?
Planning what to do in Kraków with kids has never been so simple. Whether you're travelling with teenagers or little ones, there's a range of family-friendly tours and activities to keep everyone entertained here.

What to do in Kraków for adults?
Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or thrill seeker, there are plenty of things to do in Kraków for adults including Podolski Boulevard and Jewish Cemetery.
Are there free things to do in Kraków?
One of the best ways to find free things to do in Kraków is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can visit without taking your wallet out. Main Market Square is one sight that doesn't have an admission fee.

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