Walk with the Dead: A Krakow Ghost Tour
About the Tour
Want to explore the darker side of Krakow? Take Krakow's spookiest audio tour, with tales of ghoulish ghosts and gruesome deaths. This Krakow ghost tour delves into the city's dark history and is not for the faint-hearted!
Krakow's picturesque medieval streets hide a sinister history. On this 75-minute walking tour, you'll uncover tales of vampires, serial killers, and restless spirits. You'll also hear how folklore and true crime have become intertwined across the centuries.
Wander through the Old Town and hear the story of Krakow's notorious Vampire Killer, the morbid life of the Executioner, and the curious case of the Nun in the Basement. We'll also visit Krakow's dragon, Smok Wawelski, and pay a visit to the house of the Woman in the Black – a restless spirit who haunts the halls.
You'll learn about the cannibalistic killer known as the Butcher of Krakow, as well as the mummified bodies beneath the city's cobbled streets.
Along the way, you'll have a chance to:
- Discover how vampires might have really existed
- Hear the story of Pan Twardowski, the man who sold his soul to the Devil
- Listen to the shocking true story of the murder of Saint Stanislaus, the Bishop of Krakow
- Find out about the gruesome crimes of Nazi collaborator Franz Tham
- Hear about the curse of the King's tomb and the terrible fate of Peter the Complainer
Are you ready to peek behind the curtain of Krakow's seedy underbelly?
Tour Producer
City Walks Krakow
Hi, I'm Dale, the founder of City Walks Krakow.
I started my career as a tour guide in London. In early 2018, I started City Walks Krakow, leading guests on free tours through Krakow Old Town and Jewish Quarter, as well as Food tours.
I hope you enjoy this audio tour I have put together. If you want to find out about the other tours City Walks Krakow offers, check out our website at www.citywalkspoland.com or if you see us out and about with our blue umbrellas, come and say hello!
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Smok Wawelski - Krakow Dragon
Krakow's Dragon, Smok Wawelski, is one of the most famous characters in the city's folklore. He terrorised the people of the city until he was eventually killed by a humble shoemaker. The story goes that the shoemaker tricked the dragon into eating poisonous sulphur by h...
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Major Landmarks
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St. Mary's Basilica
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Floriańska
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MNK Sukiennice
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Pałac Wielopolskich
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Bishop's Palace
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Saints Peter & Paul Church
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Dragon Statue
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start locationplac Mariacki 5, 31-042 Kraków, Poland -
Total distance2km -
Final locationStare Miasto, Kraków, Poland -
Distance back to start location1km
Directions to Starting Point
The tour begins at the side entrance of St. Mary's Basilica in the Old Town main square. Once you see the Basilica, head down the right-hand side next to the Hard Rock Cafe. The tour begins by the fountain statue at the side door of the church.
Tips
Places to stop along the way
You can stop and start the tour as you wish. There are restaurants and bars all along the tour route if required.
Best time of day
You can take this tour anytime, but it's best in the evening when the streets are dark and Krakow's ghosts come out to play!
Precautions
Some streets may be dark and there will be cobbles and occasional steps. Please be aware of your surroundings as you walk.
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