Enjoy the authentic Polish Christmas delicacies, artisan goods and traditions, and immerse in the festive atmosphere leaving the commercialised tourist traps way behind.
Explore 2 Christmas markets with an enthusiastic guide who will share her favourite Christmas specialties (4 samples included!), give you insights on traditions like crib-making and carolling and show beautiful pictures of Christmas markets from the early 1900s.
All this will help you see how much of the old tradition has made it to the 21st century. Spoiler alert: a lot of it!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The price includes 4 food samples.
Tour-guide system (a microphone for your guide and receivers and earpieces for you).
Meeting Points
Departure
plac Mariacki 7
Meet your guide in front of the ticket office to St. Mary's Basillica (opposite of a small fountain). The guide will be holding a big orange folder with Tour Tailor Krakow logo.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy the authentic Polish Christmas delicacies, artisan goods and traditions, and immerse in the festive atmosphere leaving the commercialised tourist traps way behind.
Explore 2 Christmas markets with an enthusiastic guide who will share her favourite Christmas specialties (4 samples included!), give you insights on traditions like crib-making and carolling and show beautiful pictures of Christmas markets from the early 1900s.
All this will help you see how much of the old tradition has made it to the 21st century. Spoiler alert: a lot of it!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The price includes 4 food samples.
Tour-guide system (a microphone for your guide and receivers and earpieces for you).
Meeting Points
Departure
plac Mariacki 7
Meet your guide in front of the ticket office to St. Mary's Basillica (opposite of a small fountain). The guide will be holding a big orange folder with Tour Tailor Krakow logo.
Return
Itinerary
1
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Experience the original atmosphere of Krakow's Main Square which really was a market for hundreds of years. See pictures of the market from 100 years ago, find out which products at the Christmas market are authentic and sample some delicious foods.
40 minutes
2
Ulica Florianska
Let's recreate what the street looked like 100 years ago. What Krakow people used to buy as Christmas gifts and what they cooked for the Christmas Eve feast? Who owned the best butcher's shop and which toy shop was dreaded by all parents?
20 minutes
3
St. Florian's Gate
Walk out of the Old Town like a Royal. Let's see how the architecture of the gate is represented in Krakow's Christmas nativities.
4
Planty Park
Have a stroll through the wintery park.
5
Stary Kleparz
A hidden gem: reall local market right next to the Old Town. Hordes of Krakow people come here from all districts of Krakow to buy from local farmers, butcher's and bakers. Let's see what they buy and sample some more food!
30 minutes
6
Sławkowska
Shops Selling Real Locally-Produced Goods
7
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Saving the best for last. Let's go back to the Main Square to find out the fascinating stories of 2 Polish chocolate companies and their original shops. Chocolate sample, you ask? Let's do it!
