Terrifying Krakow: Underground Museum and Haunted Old Town Guided Tour

Descend beneath Krakow’s Main Market Square to the fascinating Rynek Underground Museum and discover the secrets of the medieval city. See ancient relics, trade routes, and everyday life from centuries ago. Then continue above ground to explore the darker side of history — tales of crime, punishment, and mystery that once shook Krakow’s streets.

Highlights:

• Expert guide brings the city’s past to life

• Discover Kraków’s medieval history underground

• See reconstructions, artifacts, and medieval burials

• Walk the streets once ruled by crime, executioners, and superstition

• Hear thrilling stories of torture, betrayal, and medieval justice

This unique tour combines history and mystery for an unforgettable experience. Discover how Krakow’s underground tells the story of daily life in the Middle Ages — and how its surface still echoes with legends of crime and punishment. Perfect for curious travelers who love history with a dark twist.

Itinerary:

Rynek Underground Museum / 1h30min / Admission Ticket Included

With your skip-the-line ticket and an expert local guide, you’ll explore nearly 4,000 square meters of underground paths, merchant stalls, and archaeological remains. Multimedia installations—holograms, touchscreens, and films—recreate the bustle of medieval Kraków, from merchants’ calls to the creak of carts.

Highlights include reconstructions of 11th-century burials, traces of ancient streets, and unique artifacts that illustrate Kraków’s role as a thriving trade hub. You’ll also see how daily life was shaped by craftsmen, merchants, and travelers passing through one of Central Europe’s busiest markets. Your guide enriches the journey with stories about commerce, religion, and the turbulent history revealed during excavations.

When you return to the surface, the Main Square—with St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall towering above—will feel different, transformed by the hidden history you’ve just explored. Centuries of life, trade, and tradition hidden beneath your feet now come alive, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the city at its very heart.

St. Mary’s Basilica / 10min  / Admission Not Ticket Included  

Uncover the dark secrets of St. Mary’s Basilica. Stand on the site of an old cemetery and learn how wrongdoers were punished in medieval Kraków. 

Szpitalna & Floriańska Streets / 15min / Walk By 

Crimes That Shook the City: Walk the very streets where Kraków’s most infamous crimes were committed. As we pass down Szpitalna and Floriańska, discover the chilling tales of murderers, betrayals, and unsolved mysteries that haunt these cobbled paths. 

The Reformed Monastery / 15min / Walk By 

Hear stories of its hidden undergrounds, preserved mummies and the “Death Bell” once rung for the dying. 

Szczepański Square  / 10min / Walk By 

Haunted Palaces and Alchemists' Curses: Follow the trail of Kraków’s legendary alchemists. Explore haunted townhouses and palaces, hear ghostly legends passed down through generations – some say the spirits of their experiments still linger here. 

Main Market Square  / 10min / Walk By 

Executioners and Instruments of Torture : End your journey where justice was once public spectacle. In the heart of Kraków’s Main Square, uncover the truth about the city’s executioners and the tools of torment used on prisoners. Their terrifying stories echo through the square to this day.

Meeting point:  Rynek Underground Museum, Rynek Glowny 1, 31-042 Krakow, Poland. Meet your guide  near the entrance to the Rynek Underground Museum. They will hold an excursions.city sign. (click to go to the Google maps)  

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