Cultural Handcrafts Tour: Ceramics, Amber & Folk Art

1 hour and 30 minutes

Very easy

    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)

 


What's included?

    Local expert guide

    1,5h guided walk

    Visits to a traditional ceramic shop and amber jewelry store

    Exclusions

      Souvenirs, gratuities, etc.

      Please note

        Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
        There will be a maximum of 10 participants.
        The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
        At market time, enjoy even more: discover artisan crafts at the seasonal fair along with the Cloth Hall.

        What to bring

          Gratuities are optional but always appreciated as a gesture of thanks for your guide.
          Weather conditions can impact your enjoyment of the tour. Please check the forecast ahead of time and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.
          The tour goes ahead in all weather, rain or shine.