Poland · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Poland

52 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Polish city centres are built for feet and closed to almost everything else. These 15 walks cover the market squares, the Jewish quarters and the river fronts, priced by length, with the ones that run after dark marked.

Warsaw: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour in English - Krakowskie Przedmieście and the Royal Route
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Warsaw: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour in English

1.Old Town Highlights Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,516 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26Our pick

Spend 150 minutes walking from the Copernicus Monument along Krakowskie Przedmieście and the Royal Route to Warsaw’s Old Town. An English-speaking guide such as Michael, Andrzej, Anna, or Michal explains Chopin, Marie Curie, the Presidential Palace, Warsaw University, the Royal Castle, and the city’s wartime destruction and rebirth.

“The tour was excellent and very well conducted. The way our guide Mikal was explaining the history of every place was exceptional. I highly recommend this tour”

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Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour - Starting at the Barbican and medieval walls
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Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

2.Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,508 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Start at Krakow’s Barbican and follow the Royal Road through St. Florian’s Gate, the Main Square, Collegium Maius, Planty Park, and Wawel Castle. An English-speaking guide such as Ania, Chris, Max, or Maciek leads the walk, adding Polish history, local stories, and practical city tips. Expect a small-group walk with plenty of standing.

“We had Max as a guide and he was very knowledgeable but also made the tour fun and interactive. The locations along the way were great and gave us a good sense of Kraków’s history from its first days to the WWII era.”

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Creepy Krakow: 2-Hour City Walking Tour - Starting outside Hotel Polski after dark
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Creepy Krakow: 2-Hour City Walking Tour

3.Creepy Krakow: 2-Hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,131 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet your English, Polish, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide outside Hotel Polski after sunset. Over two hours, hear Krakow’s grim legends and true-life tales while visiting St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, Florian Gate, Collegium Maius, and Wawel’s dragon site. Guides such as Navia, Tomasz, Anna, and Stefan bring plenty of humor.

“We had the best day. Our tour guide Stefan was amazing. He knew all about the area and culture and explained everything really well. He structured our day well and nothing was to much trouble. Please don’t hesitate to book this tour it really made our holiday.”

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Gdańsk City Sights & History Guided Walking Tour in English - Long Market and Neptune’s Fountain
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Gdańsk City Sights & History Guided Walking Tour in English

4.Gdańsk City Sights & History Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 876 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Meet the guide beneath a yellow umbrella at Gdańsk’s Golden Gate for a 150-minute English walking tour through the rebuilt Old Town. Expect Long Market, Neptune’s Fountain, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Żuraw crane, WWII stories, and the rise of Solidarity. Guides such as Tufi, Sandra, Kate, and Marcin are praised for clear storytelling and humor.

“We had a fantastic walking tour in Gdańsk, made enjoyable by our tour guide Tufi. They were knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city’s history, bringing stories to life as we explored the old town. The pace was relaxed, questions were always welcomed, and they gave us a great recommendation for a lunch restaurant, which turned out to be excellent. We came away with a much deeper appreciation of Gdańsk. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an insightful and enjoyable introduction to the city.”

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Krakow: The Old Town Walking Tour - Stories, legends, and the wider Polish past
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Krakow: The Old Town Walking Tour

5.The Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 794 reviews · 2h 30m · from $19

Spend 150 minutes exploring Krakow with an English-speaking guide, starting at St. Mary’s Basilica and ending at Wawel Castle. You’ll hear the hourly trumpet call, walk through the Main Market Square, learn the stories behind the city’s buildings, and get practical tips on food and sights. Guides include Bart, Aga, Emily, Magda, and Slavek.

“very informative but be aware there is a lot to get through in the time so a fast walking pace was needed.”

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Main Town Gdańsk Walking Tour - Długi Targ, Neptune, and Artus Court
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Main Town Gdańsk Walking Tour

6.Main Town Gdańsk Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 644 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk Gdańsk’s Main Town with a local English-speaking guide, following the Royal Route from the Golden Gate to the Polish Post Office monument. You’ll see St. Mary’s Church, Neptune Fountain, Artus Court, the medieval Crane, and hear stories of figures such as Fahrenheit. Guides vary, with PK, Tufi, Kate, Sandra, and others leading recent departures.

“Absolute ‘must do’ to learn about the history of Gdansk and see the best places. Our host, Kate, was great. Highly recommended, not too quick, tour”

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Warsaw: Old Town Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Sigismund’s Column and Castle Square
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Warsaw: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

7.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 599 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Start beneath Sigismund’s Column with a licensed English or German-speaking guide, then walk through Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town, Royal Castle Gardens, New Town, Jewish heritage sites, and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. Guides such as Anthony, Antek, Antoni, and Thomas mix clear history with humor, local tips, and quieter streets.

“What I liked most was that we were able to even get to know the hidden spots in old town and the place garden. He answered all our questions and even spend more time with us. Thanks so much for the experience!”

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Krakow: Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Walking Tour - Starting at Szeroka 24 and the Old Synagogue
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Krakow: Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

8.Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 571 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $27

Walk through Krakow’s Kazimierz with a licensed local guide, beginning at Szeroka Street and the Old Synagogue. Hear about Jewish faith, daily life, wartime loss, and postwar memory while seeing the Remuh Cemetery, Kupa and Tempel synagogues, and Plac Nowy. Choose a 90-minute walk or a two-hour option with synagogue entry.

“Great guided tour of the Jewish Quarter in Krakow. Barbara was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting insights. I really enjoyed the experience and learned a lot.”

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Kraków: Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English - Main Market Square and the Cloth Hall
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Kraków: Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

9.Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 532 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Walk Kraków’s Royal Route for 150 minutes with an English-speaking Walkative guide. Visit the Barbican, St. Mary’s Basilica, Main Market Square, Collegium Maius, Archbishop Palace, Wawel Hill, royal courtyards, and the Wawel Dragon. Guides such as Maciek, Max, Victoria, and Big Tom are known for clear stories, humor, and useful local tips.

“The tour was very informative. I learnt a lot about Polish history and the old town. The guide Tom clearly had a passion for history and shared his enthusiasm with us all!”

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Krakow: Evening Walking Tour with Spooky Stories - St. John Street and St. Mary’s Basilica
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Krakow: Evening Walking Tour with Spooky Stories

10.Evening Walking Tour with Spooky Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 500 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet your live guide outside Hotel Polski pod Białym Orłem for a two-hour evening walk through Krakow’s darker past. Hear stories of executions, torture, murders, ghosts, vampires, and city legends while visiting St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, Florian Gate, Collegium Maius, and the Vistula River. Guides speak Polish, English, Spanish, or Italian.

“Anna was a great guide. She made the tour interesting and amusing. Good value for money. I would definitely recommend to others.”

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Discover Gdansk Walking Tour - Starting beside the Green Gate and Motława River
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Discover Gdansk Walking Tour

11.Discover Gdansk Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Stągiewna 1 for a small-group walk through Gdansk’s historic center. You’ll see the Crane, St. Mary’s Church, Mariacka Street, Golden Gate, Neptune’s Fountain, and the Great Armoury while guides such as Martin share local stories, architecture, and practical tips.

“gdansk walking tour was amazing, the guide was friendly, very informative and made it fun!!! wud definitely recommend”

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Krakow: Old Town Guided Walking Tour - St. Florian’s Gate and the last medieval entrance
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Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour

12.Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Meet near Grodzka Street for a three-hour walk through Krakow’s Old Town, following the Royal Route to Wawel Castle and back toward the Main Market Square. Expect history, churches, medieval streets, and practical orientation from a local guide such as Joanna, Magda, or Krzysztof. Wear comfortable shoes and plan for limited seating.

“We were able to learn a lot about an area of which we knew little. Her Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and very passionate about her city.”

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Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner - What the three to five stops may include
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Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner

13.Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend 3 to 4 hours walking Warsaw’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Cezary, Dominic, or Dorata. Taste more than 10 Polish foods at 3 to 5 restaurants, learn how dishes fit Poland’s history, sample several vodka shots, and take home a recipe booklet. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“Louis was a wonderful guide. He said he just started doing this in the last few months but he was extremely knowledgeable. The food and drinks in the 5 places we went were all good. We let Louis know that we needed to walk slower than he was used to and he slowed down; we only had one other couple on the tour who were glad to walk slowly and talk. Rosa was on the tour as a trainee and she also gave us lots of information. Overall an excellent tour.”

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Warsaw: Warsaw Ghetto Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup - Starting at the former ghetto boundaries
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Warsaw: Warsaw Ghetto Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

14.Warsaw Ghetto Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 369 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Spend three hours tracing the Warsaw Ghetto with a private English or German-speaking guide. You’ll see wall fragments, the last ghetto street, Umschlagplatz, the Ghetto Heroes Monument, and Warsaw’s only surviving prewar synagogue. Guides such as Marzena and Mary use old photos and maps to connect today’s streets with the wartime city.

“Marlena is a superb guide: knowledgeable, responsive to questions, well-spoken.”

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Krakow: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour - Starting at Schindler Factory Museum
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Krakow: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

15.Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 349 reviews · 1 hour · from $11

Walk Podgórze with a licensed guide through Krakow’s former Jewish Ghetto. In one hour, you’ll see the remaining ghetto wall, Ghetto Heroes Square, the Chair Memorial, original streets, and Under the Eagle Pharmacy. Guides such as Olga, Joanna, Ewa, and Phil explain daily life, deportations, and acts of courage in clear, respectful detail.

“It was a amazing! I can highly recommend it. It was very informative and the tour guide is very knowledgeable, he provides insights into the history , culture of specific locations.”

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