Terrifying Krakow: Haunted Old Town Private Guided Tour

Uncover Krakow’s haunted past on a private evening walk through medieval streets and chilling legends — a dark, fascinating journey guided at your own pace.


When the sun sets, Krakow’s Old Town reveals another face — full of mystery, ghostly whispers, and untold stories. On this private evening tour, your licensed local guide will lead you through the city’s cobbled streets and courtyards, where centuries of legends, crimes, and haunting tales come to life.

Hear of medieval punishments and executions on the Main Square, uncover forgotten murders on Floriańska Street, and learn about the city’s infamous alchemists whose secrets were said to defy death itself. Beneath the beauty of Krakow lies a history darker than it seems — one written in shadows, superstition, and fear.

Highlights:

• Explore Krakow’s Old Town after dark with a private expert guide

• Hear chilling stories of ghosts, executions, and medieval mysteries

• Discover hidden courtyards, haunted palaces, and cursed relics

• Enjoy a flexible pace and storytelling tailored to your interests

• Experience history, legend, and atmosphere — all in one walk

With your private guide, the pace is yours to choose. You can linger at the sites that intrigue you most, ask questions freely, and enjoy the thrill of exploring without a crowd. This isn’t a ghost show — it’s an atmospheric, historically grounded journey into Krakow’s night, where every story is rooted in truth.

This private tour blends true history and centuries-old legends in an immersive, personal experience. With no crowds or rush, you’ll see Krakow’s most beautiful and mysterious places in their most haunting light.

Itinerary:

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: plac Mariacki 10, 31-042 Kraków, Poland.  Meet your guide  in front of Saint Mary's Church (Kościół Mariacki)(click to go to the Google maps)
The guide will hold an excursions.city sign. 
Endpoint:
ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040
(Phone, WhatsApp, Telegram)

 

What's included?

    Professional live guide
    Private walking tour of Krakow’s Old Town
    Dark humor and engaging storytelling

    Exclusions
      Please note

        This is a private tour, conducted exclusively in the language of your choice. Please select your preferred language when booking.

        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.

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