Itineraries
Krakow in 3 daysWawel, Main Market Square, St Mary Basilica, Kazimierz, Schindler museum, Wieliczka, Planty3 days, PolandBalanced pace
Where to stay
Choose the Old Town for short sightseeing walks, Kazimierz for evening dining, or the Glowny station area for rail trips and airport access.
The areas: Old Town inside Planty, Kazimierz, Krakow Glowny and northern Old Town.
Where to stay in Krakow: areas and adviceHotels in KrakowPlaces to see
All things to do in PolandMarketCloth Hall arcadeMarket stalls occupy the historic Cloth Hall in the center of the Main Market Square.Entry: Shopping pay as you go; museums separate
ViewpointFather Bernatek FootbridgeThis pedestrian crossing links Kazimierz and Podgorze above the Vistula River.Entry: Public footbridge
NeighborhoodGhetto Heroes SquareThis square in the former ghetto recalls wartime deportations and the nearby Eagle Pharmacy.Entry: Outdoor place of remembrance
FoodGrodzka Street diningRestaurants around Grodzka connect the Wawel approach with the Old Town market square.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodJozefa StreetSmall shops and cafes line this street through the Kazimierz district.Entry: Public street
FoodKazimierz dining streetsThe streets around Szeroka and Jozefa offer dinner choices within the historic Kazimierz district.Entry: Pay as you go
TransportKrakow Airport railway stationThe airport railway station connects to the passenger terminal by a covered pedestrian bridge.Entry: Train ticket required; follow the terminal footbridge
TransportKrakow Glowny stationThe central station connects intercity arrivals with regional trains toward Wieliczka and the airport.Entry: Train ticket required
NeighborhoodMain Market SquareKrakow main square brings together the Cloth Hall, townhouses and St Mary Basilica.Entry: Public square
MuseumOld SynagogueThe former synagogue houses a museum devoted to Jewish history and traditions.Entry: Closed second Thursday; check holiday exceptions
FoodOld Town dining streetsRestaurants around the Main Market Square make an easy final stop after Old Town sightseeing.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumOskar Schindler Enamel Factory museumThe museum examines Krakow under Nazi occupation in the former factory administration building.Entry: Named ticket and original ID; first Tuesday closed
FoodPlac Nowy food stallsThe square in Kazimierz is known for food stalls and baked zapiekanka sandwiches.Entry: Pay as you go
NaturePlanty parkA green ring of paths follows the edge of Krakow Old Town.Entry: Public park
ChurchSt Mary BasilicaThe basilica beside the market square contains the carved altarpiece by Veit Stoss.Entry: Tourist church access; worship takes priority
NeighborhoodSzeroka StreetThe broad street is a useful starting point for Kazimierz and its synagogue heritage.Entry: Public street
MuseumWawel Royal CastleThe castle complex above the Vistula contains royal interiors and changing exhibition routes.Entry: Select an exhibition and time
FoodWieliczka Miners InnThe mine restaurant serves meals underground after the Tourist Route before visitors return to the surface.Entry: Pay as you go; Tourist Route visitors only
TransportWieliczka Rynek Kopalnia stationThis station serves the town and salt mine on the regional line through Krakow.Entry: Train ticket required
MuseumWieliczka Salt Mine Tourist RouteUnderground chambers and salt-carved interiors form a guided walk starting at the Danilowicz Shaft.Entry: Guided route and timed language slot; buy online for languages other than Polish or English.