Krakow City Bike Tour

General information

Destination
Krakow, Poland

Program details

Highlights

• Wawel Castle: Seat of the royal throne of Poland

• Dragon Cave: Dragon dwelling, and statue that greets you with fire!

• Jagiellonian University: The second oldest university in Central Europe. Walk inside the courtyard of its oldest building; the Collegium Maius

• Pope John Paul II window: See the Bishop's palace the work place of Bishop Karol Wojtyla

• Medieval fortifications: See remnants of the medieval walls and royal gate as well as the Barbikan fortress

• Old Moat: Follow the path of the old moat as you ride along the Planty gardens

• Medieval city of Kazimierz: See both the Jewish and Christian sides of the medieval town

• Locations from the Film Schindler's List: See where iconic scenes from Steven Spielber's masterpiece was shot



Our tour begins in the main market square of Krakow, the largest medieval square in Europe. Follow your guide along the Planty Gardens to Poland's oldest school, the Jagiellonian University founded in 1364.



Continue to the Bishop's Palace to glimpse Pope John Paul II's famous window, and pass the former residence of Oskar Schindler. Stop to admire the Wawel Castle, the stately home of Polish royalty for centuries and today one of the country’s premier art and history museums. Travel along the Vistula River before entering the Krakow Ghetto where you will see remains of the wall Oscar Schindler's factory, and the famous Pharmacy under the Eagle.



Next we travel back in time to Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter. Here you’ll see the oldest synagogue in Poland before stopping to relax at an authentic Polish restaurant for lunch (optional, at your own expense). You can lunch on your own or choose the exquisite set menu the restaurant offers (optional, at your own expense).