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What to see in Krakow in 3 days

3 days 21 experiences 8 where to eat from 3€

3-day itinerary for Krakow (Polonia): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Krakow blends history, and undefined at every turn. Here's a 3-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Krakow

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length2-3 days
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BudgetBudget · €
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forHistory, and undefined

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What to see in Krakow day by day

Day 1Old Town (Stare Miasto) · Wawel

Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)
Europe's largest medieval square, the vibrant heart of the old town.
Free
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
Renaissance trading hall of craft stalls in the middle of the Market Square.
Free
Basilica of Santa María
Basilica of Santa María
Twin-towered Gothic church famed for its Veit Stoss altarpiece and hourly trumpet call.
from 4€
Rynek Underground Museum
Museum beneath the square showcasing medieval Krakow with archaeological remains.
from 7€
Krakow Barbican
Krakow Barbican
Circular Gothic fort that defended St. Florian's Gate.
from 4€
St. Florian's Gate
St. Florian's Gate
Medieval tower marking the start of the Royal Route to Wawel.
Free
Jagiellonian University (Collegium Maius)
Jagiellonian University (Collegium Maius)
Gothic building of Poland's oldest university, where Copernicus studied.
from 6€
Planty Park
Tree-lined green ring encircling the old town over the former city walls.
Free
Free Walking Tour of Krakow
Walking tour through the old town and Wawel with a guide.
Free
Auschwitz-Birkenau Excursion
Guided visit to the former Nazi concentration camp with transport from Krakow.
from 40€
Wieliczka Salt Mine Excursion
Guided visit to the World Heritage salt galleries, lakes and chapels.
from 40€
🍽️ Pod Aniolami
Traditional Polish cuisine in Gothic cellars along the Royal Route.
~25€
🍽️ Miod Malina
Polish and Italian cuisine in a warm, colourful setting.
~18€
Wawel Castle
Wawel Castle
Polish royal residence above the Vistula with a cathedral and Renaissance courtyards.
from 8€
Wawel Cathedral
Wawel Cathedral
Coronation church and pantheon of Poland's kings next to the castle.
from 5€
Wawel Dragon's Den
Wawel Dragon's Den
Legendary cave beneath the hill with the fire-breathing dragon statue.
from 3€
Wawel Hill and Vistula riverside walk
Riverside viewpoint overlooking the castle and boats on the Vistula.
Free

Day 2Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter)

Old Synagogue
Old Synagogue
Poland's oldest synagogue, now a museum of Krakow's Jewish history.
from 4€
Remuh Synagogue and cemetery
Small active synagogue with a Renaissance cemetery of restored tombstones.
from 3€
Plac Nowy and Kazimierz
Bohemian heart of the Jewish quarter full of bars, flea markets and zapiekanki stalls.
Free
🍽️ Starka Restaurant
Seasonal Polish dishes and house-made vodkas in the Jewish quarter.
~20€
🍽️ Hamsa Hummus & Happiness
Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine on lively Szeroka street.
~16€

Day 3Podgórze

Schindler's Factory
Schindler's Factory
Museum in Oskar Schindler's former factory about the Nazi occupation of the city.
from 8€
Ghetto Heroes Square
Memorial of empty chairs honouring the victims of the Krakow ghetto.
Free
MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art
Contemporary art museum next to Schindler's Factory.
from 5€
🍽️ Zakladka Food & Wine
Relaxed French bistro on the banks of the Vistula in Podgórze.
~22€

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Frequently asked questions about Krakow

How many days do I need to see Krakow?

With 3 days you can see the must-sees of Krakow. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Krakow?

The best time to visit Krakow is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Krakow?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Krakow?

The must-sees in Krakow: Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) and Basilica of Santa María. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Krakow?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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