Krakow Old Town Christmas Market Handcrafts Tour – Limited Small Group
Krakow Old Town Christmas Market Handcrafts Tour – Limited Small Group
1 hour and 30 minutes
Very easy
Experience Kraków beyond sightseeing: walk the Royal Route, explore artisan shops, and enjoy browsing the historic Cloth Hall market.
Step into the history of Kraków’s Old Town on a guided 1.5-hour walk focused on handcrafts and trade. Begin at the Barbican, where your guide introduces the medieval walls and the Royal Route, once the main path for merchants. Continue along Floriańska Street, hearing about guilds and crafts that shaped the city’s prosperity.
Highlights:
• Walk Kraków’s Royal Route with an expert guide
• See artisan crafts: ceramics, glass, woodwork
• Discover amber and handmade jewelry stalls
• Small group for a personal experience
Visit a traditional ceramic shop on Sławkowska Street to discover Bolesławiec pottery and enjoy free time to browse. The tour then leads to the Main Market Square, where the Cloth Hall has stood as a hub of commerce for centuries. Inside, explore stalls filled with amber jewelry, textiles, glass, woodwork, and folk art.
This small-group tour (max 10 people) blends culture, shopping, and history, offering insight into Kraków’s artisan traditions.
Itinerary:
Barbican / 10 min / Admission ticket not included
Meet your guide by the medieval Barbican and learn about Kraków’s fortifications and the historic Royal Route once used by kings and merchants.
Floriańska Street / 20 min / Walk by
Walk along one of Kraków’s most iconic streets, lined with historic houses and craft shops, as your guide shares stories of medieval guilds and artisans.
Sławkowska Street / 30 min / Admission ticket free
Visit two artisan boutiques — first, a ceramic shop famous for hand-painted Bolesławiec pottery, then a local amber jewelry store showcasing Poland’s “Baltic gold.”
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) / 30 min / Admission ticket not included
Step inside Kraków’s most famous market hall and admire stalls filled with amber, woodwork, glass, and handmade folk art.
Main Market Square / 10 min / Walk by
Conclude your guided walk in the heart of Kraków. After the tour, enjoy free time for shopping and exploring on your own.
Meeting point: Basztowa, 30-547 Krakow. Meet your guide in front of the Barbakan Krakowski, Basztowa, 30-547 Krakow - from the Brama Floriańska (Old Town) side. They will hold a Handcraft Tour sign. (click to go to the Google maps)
Endpoint: Rynek Glowny, 31-422 Krakow
ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040
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Qu'est-ce qui est inclus ?
Local expert guide
Guided walk along the Royal Route
Visit to a traditional ceramic shop
Exclusions
Veuillez noter
Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
There will be a maximum of 10 participants.
The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
At market time, enjoy even more: discover artisan crafts at the seasonal fair along with the Cloth Hall.
Que faut-il apporter ?
We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join.
Gratuities are optional but always appreciated as a gesture of thanks for your guide.
Weather conditions can impact your enjoyment of the tour.
Please check the forecast ahead of time and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.
The tour goes ahead in all weather, rain or shine.
The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
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