Krakow: Bike Tour of the Old Town, Kazimierz, and the Ghetto
ID: GYG127775-189944
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Get off the plane and get on a bike to discover the best way to get your bearings in Krakow city. On this tour, cover the Old Town, Kazimierz, and Podgorze; the location of Krakow's WWII ghetto.
The joys of this tour lie not only in what you will discover but also in the simple pleasures of biking through the beautiful gardens, along the lazy Vistula river, and through the colorful streets of Kazimierz. Despite being extensive, the tour is not too strenuous and is suitable for all levels of fitness. There are plenty of stops for historical explanations and photo opportunities.
The duration of the bike tour is 4 to 4.5 hours, including a 45-minute break for lunch at a traditional Polish restaurant where you can order anything from pirogies to Żurek, a sour wheat soup. The city bike tour begins every day under the Adam Mickiewicz statue in the main market square.
Highlights
- Visit the old Town with its main square, medical walls, Bishop's Palace, Dragon's Den, Franciscan Church, Wawel Castle, and Planty Park
- Visit Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter, and see the old synagogue, the Jewish cemetery, scenes from Schindler's list, and Bohemian Krakow
- Visit Podgorze, the site of the WWII ghetto, where you will see remains of the Ghetto wall, Ghetto square, and Oscar Schindler's factory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please remember to dress for the weather
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
At the Adam Mickiewicz Monument in the main square, opposite Zara.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
