Description
Enjoy our comprehensive melex tour of Krakow, during which we have scheduled several short stops. During these stops we encourage you to take photos or leave the vehicle. You can also go out for a walk, explore the area on foot or simply relax. Our tour will connect you with the city's most important attractions.
Through a comfortable melex ride you will have the chance to admire the most important sights such as St. Mary's Church, St. Florian's Gate, the Main Square, the Wawel Castle, Wolnica Square, the Remuh Synagogue, the Eagle Pharmacy and other corners of Krakow listed below.
Unlike other melex tours around Krakow, participants of this two-and-a-half-hour journey can expect several stops. During these stops you will be able to leave the vehicle and, depending on the location, take a short walk, take a "quick photo" or take a moment to relax and admire the surroundings. This will allow you to better immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Krakow and discover the city's hidden treasures.
The total duration of the tour is over two hours, of which we suggest spending around forty minutes to an hour outside the vehicle.
Join our melex tour of Krakow and discover the magic of this beautiful city in a comfortable and fascinating way!
The corners of Krakow that are included in the tour:
1. tour of the Old Town:
We spend a journey through the historic streets of the Old Town, where you will see the most important monuments such as:
- St Mary's Church: famous for its famous bugle call, this church is an integral part of Krakow's landscape and a remarkable example of Gothic architecture.
- Florian Gate: The beginning of the "Royal Road", the famous street leading to Wawel Castle.
- Cloth Hall: the pride of the Main Square, a vaulted passage filled with unique stalls where you can buy local handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Market Square: a large square with many historic buildings, including the famous Town Hall and the Adam Mickiewicz monument.
- Wawel Castle: Symbol of Poland, centuries-old seat of Polish kings, coronation and burial place.
2. tour of Kazimierz:
This tour will take you to the historic areas of the former Jewish quarter, including:
- Wolnica Square: the heart of Kazimierz, around which there are numerous cafés, restaurants and market stalls.
- The Old Synagogue: the oldest synagogue in Poland, full of history and beautiful architectural details.
- Remuh Synagogue: This is home to the famous Jewish cemetery, where famous rabbis and scholars are buried.
- New Square: home to much nightlife and the famous antique markets.
- Skałka: A hill with a church on top, where there is a chapel dedicated to St Stanislaus, patron saint of Poland.
3. Tour of the Ghetto and Schindler's Factory:
This tour will take you on a dramatic journey through sites related to the history of the Krakow Ghetto and Schindler's Factory, including:
- The Eagle Pharmacy: The site of the famous pharmacy of Tadeusz Pankiewicz, a witness to the events of the Second World War.
- Ghetto Heroes' Square: the focal point of the Krakow Ghetto, a place full of symbolism and remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust.
- O. Schindler's factory: The place where Oscar Schindler saved more than 1,200 Jewish workers during the war.
- Podgórze Market: historic market square in Podgórze, the former Jewish quarter and site of the ghetto.
- St Joseph's Church: an impressive church with beautiful interiors and a rich history.
All tours are accompanied by a guide who will tell you fascinating stories and help answer your questions. During each tour we provide time to step away from the vehicle to take photos or observe the stopping point on foot.
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