Discover Krakow’s 200 best spots for a Solo Travelers' trip

Kraków Old Town

Wander Kraków's Old Town, the medieval core organised around its vast Main Market Square. Admire the Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica, then follow side streets and the leafy Planty park toward Wawel Hill.

Kazimierz

Step into Kazimierz, Kraków's historic Jewish quarter and its most atmospheric district for an unhurried wander. Pass synagogues and old squares, browse galleries and vintage shops, then settle at a courtyard café or a Plac Nowy bar as evening arrives.

Pub, Bar & Club Crawl

★ 4.4 · 1,018 reviews

Spend a lively evening in Krakow with a party host who leads you through the Old Town's bars and clubs. Begin with an hour of included drinks and games, then dance the night away with guaranteed club entry.

Jewish Quarter and Former Ghetto Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,903 reviews

Walk through Kazimierz and the former ghetto with a local guide who explains its Jewish history. See the synagogues and film locations and ask any question.

Pub Crawl with 1 Hour of Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks

★ 4.7 · 968 reviews

Join the Krakow pub crawl for a night of included drinks and easy introductions to the Old Town's best-known bars. Start with an hour of free drinks, then follow your guide from venue to venue and into the clubs.

Planty

★ 4.7 · 23,788 reviews

Stroll the green ring that circles Kraków's old town, passing gardens, benches and monuments along the way. A free, relaxing walk that connects the main sights.

Czartoryski Museum

★ 4.8 · 10,779 reviews

Visit the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow's Old Town, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine. Move through galleries of portraits, artworks and decorative arts in one of Poland's oldest museums.

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

★ 4.5 · 26,474 reviews

Visit Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory in Podgórze and follow the story of wartime Krakow. Walk through exhibits of testimonies, photographs and film that trace the occupation and the lives affected by it.

Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius

★ 4.7 · 1,624 reviews

Walk into Collegium Maius, the medieval heart of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow's Old Town. Stroll the arcaded courtyard, then climb to the museum's historic rooms to see paintings and objects from the university's past.

Podgórze

Cross the Vistula into Podgórze, the district tied to the Kraków Ghetto and the story behind Schindler's Factory. Pause at Ghetto Heroes Square, follow remaining stretches of the ghetto wall, and explore the neighbourhood's quieter squares.

Apteka pod Orłem

★ 4.5 · 1,749 reviews

Step into Apteka pod Orłem, the pharmacy that stayed open inside the Krakow Ghetto. Open its drawers and cupboards to read and listen to first-hand stories from the occupation years.

Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour

★ 4.6 · 1,438 reviews

Descend beneath Krakow's Main Square with a guide on the Rynek Underground Museum tour. Walk among excavated medieval streets and artefacts while multimedia displays bring the old market to life over about ninety minutes.

Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University

★ 4.7 · 14,155 reviews

Wander among orchids, carnivorous plants and a magical pond in one of Poland's oldest botanical gardens. A calm retreat close to the old town.

Galicia Jewish Museum

★ 4.4 · 1,951 reviews

Discover the Galicia Jewish Museum, a contemporary space honouring Holocaust victims and Jewish culture. Read personal stories and see exhibitions on Polish Jewish life, including the story of Henry Reiss.

Zabłocie

Explore Zabłocie, the ex-industrial quarter that has become Kraków's creative hotspot. Walk among converted factories and street art, then settle into a bar or café as the evening crowd arrives.

Las Wolski

★ 4.8 · 629 reviews

Escape into a protected forest of hills, trails and wildlife right next to the city. A relaxing day out for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.

Massolit Books & Café

★ 4.7 · 1,771 reviews

Step into Massolit Books & Café, a cosy bookshop-cafe in Krakow's Old Town. Order a hot drink and a light bite, then wander between the two rooms of English and Polish books.

Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK

★ 4.5 · 6,480 reviews

Step into MOCAK, Krakow's contemporary art museum in Podgórze. Move through three floors of multimedia and sometimes provocative works inside a bold modern building.

Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology

★ 4.5 · 6,324 reviews

Explore the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, a futuristic building on the Vistula in Dębniki. See Japanese art and artifacts plus rotating exhibitions, with concerts and events on the programme.

Muzeum Fotografii w Krakowie - MuFo Rakowicka

★ 4.7 · 792 reviews

Drop into MuFo Rakowicka, Krakow's modern museum of photography. Browse thoughtful exhibitions on how images tell stories in a calm, light-filled space.

Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

★ 4.8 · 837 reviews

Walk Krakow's Royal Route from the Main Square to Wawel with a knowledgeable guide. Pass through the university's courtyards and learn how the city became a cultural capital.

Old Synagogue

★ 4.4 · 5,801 reviews

Step inside the Old Synagogue, a 15th-century landmark in Kazimierz. Explore the restored prayer hall and adjoining rooms to learn about the history and traditions of Krakow's Jewish community.

The Old Town Walking Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,038 reviews

Get to know Krakow's Old Town on a friendly two-hour walk from St. Mary's Basilica to Wawel. Hear the legends and the history behind the Main Square.

Zakrzówek Park

★ 4.8 · 6,012 reviews

Find turquoise water and cliffs in a former limestone quarry just minutes from the old town. A beautiful, unusual stop for couples and photographers.

Stary Kleparz

★ 4.6 · 15,762 reviews

Wander Stary Kleparz, Krakow's oldest continuously operating market, where locals do their daily shopping. Sample fresh berries, smoked cheese and traditional café fare among the stalls and permanent shops.

Cytat Café

★ 4.6 · 5,516 reviews

Wander into Cytat Café, a bookish hideaway where shelves and greenery set the mood. Order breakfast or a sandwich with a coffee and browse the quotes and decor at your own pace.

Zwierzyniec

Head west to Zwierzyniec, one of Kraków's greenest districts beside the Vistula. Stroll quiet villa-lined streets, visit the Norbertine convent area, and reach nearby woodland paths for a relaxed, scenic walk.

MNK Sukiennice

★ 4.7 · 16,781 reviews

Walk into the Cloth Hall, the Renaissance centrepiece of Krakow's Main Square. Browse the market stalls below, then climb to the gallery of 19th-century Polish painting upstairs.

Polish Airmen Park

★ 4.7 · 10,015 reviews

Run, cycle or simply wander through a vast wooded park with room for everyone. A green escape for families, joggers and couples.

Rynek Underground Museum

★ 4.4 · 10,197 reviews

Go below the Main Market Square into the Rynek Underground Museum. Walk among excavated medieval streets and stalls while multimedia displays chart Krakow's development from its early days.