Krakow Private Old Town Handcrafts & Artisans Tour
Discover Krakow’s Old Town through its living craft traditions. Visit artisan shops, learn about Bolesławiec pottery and Baltic amber, and explore the Cloth Hall with your private expert guide.
This private walking tour reveals Krakow’s Old Town from a new perspective — through centuries of craftsmanship and artistry. With your private local expert, stroll the Royal Route, visit traditional workshops, and explore the city’s most beautiful marketplace, where handmade treasures await.
Highlights:
• Walk the Royal Route with your private licensed guide
• Visit a traditional Bolesławiec pottery shop and learn its story
• Stop at an amber jewelry store to discover Baltic craftsmanship
• Explore Krakow’s historic Cloth Hall, the city’s trade heart
• Enjoy personalized pace, time for browsing, and expert insight
This private experience connects Krakow’s artistic heritage with its living traditions. From ceramics to amber, from medieval guilds to modern workshops — each stop reveals how craft and culture shaped the city’s soul. Perfect for visitors seeking beauty, authenticity, and insight.
Itinerary:
Barbican / 10 min / Pass by
Begin your walk at the medieval Barbican, where your private guide introduces the Royal Route — the path once taken by kings, merchants, and pilgrims.
Floriańska Street / 20 min / Walk by
Stroll down this historic street lined with artisan shops and centuries-old houses. Learn how Krakow’s craft guilds developed here and shaped its economy and culture.
Sławkowska 9 / 20 min / Visit Included
Visit a traditional Bolesławiec ceramics store to see hand-painted Polish pottery. Learn about production methods and patterns while enjoying time to browse or purchase.
Sławkowska 18 / 15 min / Visit Included
Step inside an amber jewelry boutique and discover why Baltic amber is called "Poland’s gold." Your guide explains its history and symbolism while you admire or shop freely.
Cloth Hall / 30 min / Admission Free
Enter Krakow’s historic trade hall — Sukiennice — where local artisans sell jewelry, textiles, carvings, and glassware. Experience centuries of trade and tradition in one place.
Main Market Square / 10 min / Walk by
Conclude your walk amid the grandeur of the Main Square — a perfect spot to relax or continue browsing local crafts independently after the tour.
Meeting point: ul. Basztowa, in front of the Barbakan Krakowski, from the Brama Florianska (Old Town) side(click to go to the Google maps)
The guide with the "excursions.city" sign
ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040
(Phone, WhatsApp, Telegram)
Endpoint: Rynek Glowny, Krakow
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