Krakow Old Town Highlights: Royal Route Half-Day Walking Tour

Best season
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
Language
English
Fitness level
Easy
Group Size
1-50
Group Size
1 - 8
Destinations
Central Europe, Poland, Krakow, Old Town
Activities
City Tours, Day Trips, Food & Culture, Historical Tours, Pilgrimage Tours, School Tours, Walking Tours
Tour Types
Group Tours, Private Tours, School Tours

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Overview

Step into the heart of Kraków and experience the magic of its most iconic walk — the Royal Route, once the ceremonial path of Polish kings.

Join us on my favorite stroll through history, beauty, and charm as we journey from the legendary Barbican to the majestic Wawel Castle, the former royal residence.

This isn’t just a walk – it’s a time-traveling experience.

Along the way, you’ll pass beautifully preserved townhouses, elegant palaces, and a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture that tells Kraków’s royal story.

We’ll uncover hidden gems, visit Kraków’s most photogenic corners, and pause at cozy cafés to soak in the old-world charm. We’ll guide you to the best spots for stunning photos and unforgettable memories.

Whether it’s your first time in Kraków or your fifth, this tour will reveal the city like never before.

Come walk in the footsteps of kings — and fall in love with Kraków.

Highlights

Main Market Square - Rynek Główny
Barbican
Cloth Halls - Sukiennice
St Mary's Basilica - Kościół Mariacki
Jagiellonian University
Wawel Royal Castle
Wawel Royal Cathedral

Walk Kraków’s Royal Route from St Florian’s Church past the historic Barbican and St Florian’s Gate

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the team and then you will be transferred to your hotel. This trail goes through Ghorepani Poon Hill. Normally, the trek starts like Pokhara to Nayapul and ends like Phedi to Pokhara. While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessible. The evolution of technology in such diverse fields as horse tack and bullet trains has contributed to this trend.

15 minutes

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Stroll through Planty Park, the green belt surrounding the Old Town

While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessible. The evolution of technology in such diverse fields as horse tack and bullet trains has contributed to this trend.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Explore Europe’s largest medieval square — the Main Market Square

The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.

Tea House

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Admire the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), St Adalbert’s Church, and St Mary’s Basilica

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts.

Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.

Home Stay

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

See the elegant townhouses surrounding the Main Market Square

Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Dan decided to leave for the far World of Grammar.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Continue along Grodzka Street toward Kraków’s oldest and narrowest Kanonicza Street

The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Reach Wawel Hill with its Royal Castle and Royal Cathedral

When she reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, she had a last view back on the skyline of her hometown Bookmarksgrove, the headline of Alphabet Village and the subline of her own road, the Line Lane. Pityful a rethoric question ran over her cheek.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

FAQs

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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