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Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland
1 week in Krakow
A beautifully preserved old town and moving history. Here's how to spend 1 week in Krakow: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Krakow trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Krakow itinerary, day by day
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Day 1
09:00
Kraków Town Hall~$5
The historic Town Hall of Kraków, known as Ratusz in Polish, was demolished in 1820. It was constructed of brick and mortar for the first time in 1316 as one of its subsequent seve
12:30
Kraków Fortress~$18
Kraków fortress refers in the narrow sense to the 19th century Austro-Hungarian fortifications, and in the larger sense - to the interconnected fortifications in Kraków, Poland, in
16:00
Siege of Kraków~$5
The siege of Kraków was one of the battles during the Swedish invasion of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Lasting for two and a half weeks, it started on September 25 and ended on
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Day 2
09:00
Main Square, Kraków~$10
The Main Market Square a historic square located in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland.
12:30
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków~$10
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, a bronze monument located in the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland.
16:00
Sukiennice Museum~$15
The Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art at Sukiennice, is a division of the National Museum, Kraków, Poland. The gallery is housed on the upper floor of the Renaissance Sukiennice C
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Day 3
09:00
Kraków Film Festival~$5
The Krakow Film Festival is one of Europe's oldest events dedicated to documentary, animation and other short film forms.
12:30
Free City of Cracow~$5
The Free City of Cracow, also known as the Republic of Cracow, and officially the Free, Independent, and Strictly Neutral City of Cracow and its District, was a nominally independe
16:00
Small Weigh House
The Small Weigh House is a former structure that existed on the main square of Kraków, Poland. It was located in between the cloth hall and Church of St. Adalbert. Next to it was t
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Day 4
09:00
Café Noworolski~$5
Noworolski is a café located at the ground floor of the Cloth Hall, Kraków, Lesser Poland. It is considered one of the most famous cafes in Kraków.
12:30
Great Weigh House
The Great Weigh House was a prominent building that existed on the main square of Kraków, Poland. It was located in between the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and Church of St. Adalbert t
16:00
Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków
The Church of St. Adalbert or the Church of St. Wojciech, located on the intersection of the Main Market Square and Grodzka Street in Old Town, Kraków, is one of the oldest stone c
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Day 5
09:00
Piwnica pod Baranami~$5
The Piwnica pod Baranami is a Polish literary cabaret located in Kraków, Poland. For over thirty years, in the People's Republic of Poland, Piwnica pod Baranami served as the most
12:30
Rynek Underground~$15
The Rynek Underground museum of Kraków is situated below the market square of the city. The museum is approximately 4000 square meters in size.
16:00
Town Hall Tower~$10
Town Hall Tower is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland.
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Day 6
09:00
Kraków Voivodeship (14th century – 1795)~$5
The Kraków Voivodeship was a voivodeship (province) in the Kingdom of Poland from the 14th century to the partition of Poland in 1795. Located in the southwestern corner of the cou
12:30
Town Hall Tower~$10
Town Hall Tower is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland.
16:00
Main Square, Kraków~$10
The Main Market Square a historic square located in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland.
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Day 7
09:00
Kraków Fortress~$18
Kraków fortress refers in the narrow sense to the 19th century Austro-Hungarian fortifications, and in the larger sense - to the interconnected fortifications in Kraków, Poland, in
12:30
Siege of Kraków~$5
The siege of Kraków was one of the battles during the Swedish invasion of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Lasting for two and a half weeks, it started on September 25 and ended on
16:00
Kraków Film Festival~$5
The Krakow Film Festival is one of Europe's oldest events dedicated to documentary, animation and other short film forms.
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What 1 week in Krakow costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Krakow?
1 week in Krakow: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Krakow?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Krakow, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in Krakow?+
Start with Kraków Town Hall, Kraków Fortress and Siege of Kraków. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in Krakow cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit Krakow?+
The best months to visit Krakow are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.