Cultural Handcrafts Tour: Ceramics, Amber & Folk Art
Explore Kraków’s handcrafts heritage on a guided Old Town walk. Visit a ceramic shop, see the Cloth Hall, and learn stories of trade and artisans.
Step into the history of Kraków’s Old Town on a guided 1.5-hour walk focused on handcrafts and trade. Begin at the Barbican, where your guide introduces the medieval walls and the Royal Route, once the main path for merchants. Continue along Floriańska Street, hearing about guilds and crafts that shaped the city’s prosperity.
Highlights:
• Walk Kraków’s Royal Route with an expert guide
• See artisan crafts: ceramics, glass, woodwork
• Discover amber and handmade jewelry stalls
• Small group for a personal experience
Visit a traditional ceramic shop on Sławkowska Street to discover Bolesławiec pottery and enjoy free time to browse. The tour then leads to the Main Market Square, where the Cloth Hall has stood as a hub of commerce for centuries. Inside, explore stalls filled with amber jewelry, textiles, glass, woodwork, and folk art.
This small-group tour (max 10 people) blends culture, shopping, and history, offering insight into Kraków’s artisan traditions.
Itinerary:
Barbican / 10 min / Admission ticket not included
Meet your guide by the medieval Barbican and learn about Kraków’s fortifications and the historic Royal Route once used by kings and merchants.
Floriańska Street / 20 min / Walk by
Walk along one of Kraków’s most iconic streets, lined with historic houses and craft shops, as your guide shares stories of medieval guilds and artisans.
Sławkowska Street / 30 min / Admission ticket free
Visit two artisan boutiques — first, a ceramic shop famous for hand-painted Bolesławiec pottery, then a local amber jewelry store showcasing Poland’s “Baltic gold.”
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) / 30 min / Admission ticket not included
Step inside Kraków’s most famous market hall and admire stalls filled with amber, woodwork, glass, and handmade folk art.
Main Market Square / 10 min / Walk by
Conclude your guided walk in the heart of Kraków. After the tour, enjoy free time for shopping and exploring on your own.
Meeting point: Basztowa, 30-547 Krakow. Meet your guide in front of the Barbakan Krakowski, Basztowa, 30-547 Krakow - from the Brama Floriańska (Old Town) side. They will hold a Handcraft Tour sign. (click to go to the Google maps)
Endpoint: Rynek Glowny, 31-422 Krakow
ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040
(Phone, WhatsApp, Telegram)
Endpoint: Rynek Glowny, 31-422 Krakow
ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040
(Phone, WhatsApp, Telegram)












