Krakow in One Day

After travelling to more than 30 countries and 100 cities, I still believe Kraków is one of the best places in the world to visit... and to live. Maybe it’s because of the legendary Wawel Chakra, said to be one of the world’s mysterious places of energy. Maybe it’s the extraordinary mix of medieval Kraków, Jewish Kazimierz and the communist legacy of Nowa Huta. Or maybe it’s simply the pierogi and kiełbasa. You’ll have to decide for yourself. I’ve been guiding in Kraków and across Poland for over 11 years, welcoming thousands of travellers from more than 80 countries. But I don’t believe a great tour should feel like a history lecture. I prefer stories, humour, unexpected connections and conversations. I adapt every experience to the people I’m travelling with - their interests, pace and curiosity. Sometimes that means discovering hidden corners of Kraków; sometimes tasting Poland; sometimes travelling across the country; and sometimes following a century-old document to a tiny village where someone’s great-grandparents once lived. One of my particular passions is ancestry travel. I help travellers with Polish roots research their family history and then create personalized journeys to ancestral towns and villages, churches, cemeteries, archives and places connected with their family’s story. There is something very special about watching someone stand in the place their grandparents or great-grandparents once called home. My background also includes event management and tour operations, so I’m equally comfortable organizing a simple walking tour or putting together a complex, tailor-made day involving transportation, reservations, research and logistics. For me, guiding isn’t about memorizing dates. It’s about making a place make sense - and creating stories you’ll still remember when the dates are long forgotten. So, whether you’re visiting Kraków for the first time, looking for something beyond the usual tourist route, or coming to Poland to discover where your family story began - I’d be happy to show you my Poland. Let’s discover its stories, secrets and a few surprises along the way. Kraków Guide License #375 Tour Guide • Ancestry Travel • Event & Tour Operations Please note: I am not a licensed guide inside the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial or the Wieliczka Salt Mine. When these sites are included in an itinerary, guiding inside is provided by their authorized guides.