Krakow Bike Tour: Old Town, Jewish Quarter & Ghetto

Cycle through medieval squares and wartime history without navigating the streets alone

A 3.5-hour bike tour of Krakow's historic center covering the Old Town, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter and World War II ghetto sites on brand-new Dutch bikes. The route makes around 25 stops at landmarks including Wawel Royal Castle, Oskar Schindler's Factory, Ghetto Heroes Square and St. Florian's Gate, with a local guide narrating the city's medieval and wartime past. Children from age 6 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Krakow Old Town and Jewish Quarter bike tour

• Get set up on bikes
• Cycle through medieval main market
• See Cloth trade hall and town hall tower
• Visit St. Mary's basilica
• See Jagiellonian University gothic building
• Hear story of the Dragon monster
• Stop by Wawel hill and castle
• Ride on panoramic bike lanes
• Explore Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
• Visit Plac Nowy snack market
• See streets from Schindler's List film
• Visit Ghetto Heroes Square and Pharmacy
• Stop at Oskar Schindler's Factory
• Ride through Planty Park green area
• See medieval fortifications fragments
• Visit Great Barbican
• See St. Florian's Gate

The Experience

You'll cover 7.5 miles at a relaxed pace on new 2023 Dutch bikes fitted with comfortable seats, 7 speeds and a front basket — or choose an e-bike if you prefer. The tour starts with bike setup and a safety briefing at the meeting point, where staff help you find the right fit and answer any questions before you roll out.

The route begins in the Old Town's main market square, Europe's largest medieval marketplace, where you'll see the Cloth Hall, town hall tower and St. Mary's Basilica while hearing stories of medieval trade and the legend of a trumpeter. From there you cycle past the Jagiellonian University, where Copernicus studied, and up to Wawel hill to learn about the seat of Polish kings. A dedicated bike lane takes you through some of Krakow's best panoramic views before you reach Kazimierz, once the heart of the Jewish community and now a district of galleries, cafes and local spots. You'll stop at Plac Nowy, the old kosher meat market now known for its local zapiekanka snack, and pass streets featured in Spielberg's Schindler's List.

The tour includes stops at Ghetto Heroes Square, a monument to victims of the Jewish ghetto, and Oskar Schindler's Factory, where Schindler saved over 1,000 lives during World War II. You'll ride through Planty Park, a green belt circling the old town, and see the remaining medieval fortifications at the Great Barbican and St. Florian's Gate. A local guide leads the whole route and a rain poncho is provided if weather turns.

What’s included

• Local guide leading the entire route.
• use of a brand-new Dutch bike with 7 speeds and basket, or an e-bike.
• rain poncho if needed.
• local taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Cool Tour Company

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Krakow's main sights — medieval squares, royal castle, Jewish Quarter and WWII sites — without planning a route or managing multiple separate visits. The guide handles the navigation and the stops are timed so you absorb each place instead of pedaling between them.

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Top questions

What's the pace like on this Krakow bike tour?

The tour moves at a relaxed pace over 7.5 miles, making around 25 stops so you spend time at each landmark rather than rushing between them. The 3.5-hour duration includes all the stops and riding time.

Can I bring my child on the bike tour?

Children from age 6 are welcome on the tour when accompanied by an adult. The relaxed pace and new bikes with comfortable seats work well for younger riders.

What kind of bikes are used?

Brand-new 2023 Dutch bikes with comfortable seats, 7 speeds and a front basket to carry belongings. E-bikes are also available if you prefer electric assistance.

What does the guide cover on the route?

The guide shares stories about medieval Krakow, including trade customs and the legend of the city's dragon, the history of Wawel Royal Castle as the seat of Polish kings, and extensive detail about the Jewish Quarter's past and World War II sites including Oskar Schindler's Factory and the ghetto.

What happens if it rains during the tour?

Rain ponchos are provided if necessary, so you can continue riding comfortably in wet weather.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The relaxed pace, flat terrain through parks and bike lanes, and frequent stops mean you don't need to be an experienced cyclist.