What to do in Kraków

Activities, attractions and tours

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

Places to Visit in Kraków

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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 showing outdoor eating

2. Wawel Castle

Explore the snaking corridors and grand chambers of Krakow’s historic Wawel Castle. It’s home to an extensive collection of Flemish tapestries, intricate paintings by Rubens and a Treasury filled with armour and royal jewellery. A permanent exhibition outlines the castle’s history and the archaeological findings that have occurred in the castle grounds. After you’ve explored inside, visit the Royal Garden to see the cave said to have once been home to a fierce dragon.
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Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland

3. Wieliczka Salt Mine

As you stand beneath the twinkling chandelier of the Chapel of St. Kinga you’d be forgiven for thinking you were within one of Europe’s grand cathedrals. Instead you’re more than 100 metres (328 feet) beneath the ground and nearly everything you see is carved from salt. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Europe’s great curiosities. The intricate salt carvings, an underground lake and more than seven centuries of history make it one of Krakow’s most fascinating attractions.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements

4. Oskar Schindler Factory

The Oskar Schindler Factory is a powerful museum dedicated to telling the story of the Jewish families living in Krakow during the Holocaust. The interactive museum features radio broadcasts of Nazi propaganda that set the chilling scene as you enter the museum. Imagine the terror felt by the workers of Oskar Schindler’s Factory as the Nazis entered Krakow. Excerpts from letters and diaries, rare photographs and miniature scenes of daily life during the war help you to understand the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Oskar Schindler Factory

5. St. Mary's Basilica

Although the tower of St. Mary’s Basilica is visible from across the city, the most famous feature of the church is located within its walls. The basilica's renowned altarpiece depicts the key points in the Virgin Mary’s life and is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind. Follow the trumpet call that echoes from the church across the city and you’ll find yourself at the basilica doors, ready to learn about its many legends.
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St. Mary\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza, street scenes and a statue or sculpture

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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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 showing markets as well as a large group of people

Recommended things to do in Kraków

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What to do in Kraków

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Main Market Square which includes street scenes and outdoor art

Main Market Square

4.5/5(51 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
Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Krakow’s largest castle in home to a lavish series of royal apartments, a wide collection of Renaissance paintings and an eerie underground cave.

Wawel Castle
Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements

Wieliczka Salt Mine

4.5/5(28 reviews)

With chapels carved into the salt, a surreal underground lake and a museum, this World Heritage-listed site is one of the most unusual attractions in Krakow.

Wieliczka Salt Mine
Oskar Schindler Factory

Oskar Schindler Factory

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Learn about life in Krakow during World War II and the important role this factory played in saving the lives of some of the city’s Jewish community.

Oskar Schindler Factory
Krakow which includes a city, signage 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 showing a square or plaza, street scenes and a statue or sculpture

St. Mary's Basilica

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Learn about the legends that make this Gothic church such an attraction and explore its colossal interior to see the 15th-century altarpiece at its centre.

St. Mary's Basilica
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ICE Krakow Congress Centre

5/5(3 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 showing markets as well as a large group of people

Cloth Hall

4/5(30 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 which includes heritage elements

Kraków Barbican

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Once responsible for protecting the city of Krakow, this bold structure is one of the best-preserved of its kind and is open for guided tours.

Kraków Barbican

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

Kraków Old Town

4.5/5(43 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 showing modern architecture

Kraków City Centre

4.5/5(82 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(6 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.

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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

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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Kleparz

Kleparz is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Road and Stary Kleparz while in the area.

Kleparz

 

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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.