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What we love about Krakow
Team Leader for Central Europe & Baltic Region
This is my hometown! Quite often people don't know much about their place of birth, simply emphasizing the greater interest in other areas that are waiting to be discovered, but to be honest I have to say that this city is really great! Because of the lucky happenstance, not much was destroyed during World War II, so hundreds of years of history are waiting for you! However, this is not just history, because Krakow has been developing on various levels for years, and it just flourishes! It should also be added that the restaurant scene can now compete with any other large city in Europe or around the world.
Trip Planner
Krakow simply is a beautiful place. I was amazed by its lovely historic buildings, charming streets as well as lively green spaces. The old Jewish quarter of Kazimiierz and the lively terraces full of people enjoying the sunshine in summer were probably my favourite things about the city.
Operations Executive
The thing I like about Poland in general is how friendly the people are there. It was so in Krakow as well. Unfortunately I didn't have too much time to spend there, but the historical buildings, the green areas and of course the lovely narrow streets surely had an impact on me. I definitely would like to go back to spend some more time there.
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JayWay Travel's preparation with all the tours, transfers, guides, restaurant suggestions made this trip so stress free! Every detail of the plans were perfect.
Visited : Poland
Itinerary : Krakow, Poznan, Gdansk
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Our tour through the historic cities of Central Europe can rightly be described as a 'trip of a lifetime', and the JayWay team did an absolutely stellar job in managing our trip every step of the way.
Visited : Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary
Itinerary : Krakow, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest
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JayWay took care of the nitty-gritty details, but allowed us to plan our time and experiences ourselves. They helped customize our trip and made traveling between 5 cities easy and pleasant.
Visited : Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Poland
Itinerary : Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Krakow
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Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Krakow
How long should we spend in Krakow?
Krakow's pretty old town and somewhat scruffier former Jewish ghetto area of Kazimierz need at least a day to see in any detail and we usually arrange a walking tour of these shortly after our guests arrive to get their bearings in the city as well as learn of its rich history. If you are particularly interested in Jewish heritage then the Jewish Krakow tour or the Jewish style dinner are musts too.
Popular trips outside of Krakow include a visit to Auschwitz Birkenau or the Wieliczka salt mine. Nature lovers might enjoy a full day trip to Zakopane, in the Polish Tatra mountains. With all these possibilities it's very easy to spend at least 3 days in Krakow.
Is Krakow safe?
You can walk safely in Krakow at night or in the day day. As in any city, be careful with your belongings in crowded areas.
What are the people like in Krakow?
There's a very large student population from all over Poland and further afield in Europe so the atmosphere is friendly, and you will have no problems communicating - around 80% of young people speak English, as do staff in all the bars and shops in the town center. Although popular with visitors, Krakow is not overcrowded with them. As a result Krakow has an authentic feel, and if you want you should find it easy to chat with the locals.
How can I get around Krakow?
Most of the sights are located within easy walking distance, so the best way to explore is by foot. Many streets and squares are pedestrianized so it's usually the only option! If you want to see the Old Town without walking, there are interesting options, including horse-drawn carriages, electric carts with audioguides, and bicycle rickshaws.
Outside of the center, Krakow's public transport network of trams and buses is a cheap and efficient way to get from place to place. Taxis are also relatively inexpensive. A 10km journey, between 6am and 10pm Monday to Saturday, will cost you no more than 50zl or 70zl from 10pm to 6am, or all day Sunday.
What is the weather usually like in Krakow?
Krakow' has cold winters (albeit not as snowy in recent years) and hot summers.
How can I get local currency in Krakow?
We recommend using Krakow's many bank ATMs to take out cash.