Macabre Kraków Walking Tour

Step into the darker side of Kraków on this chilling 1 hour 20 minute walking tour through the Old Town. Hear stories that will make your hair stand on end as you explore the city’s haunted streets, learning about legendary ghosts like Kraków’s Lady In Black and other urban legends. Discover the instruments of medieval torture, the brutal methods of executions, and the secrets of the executioner’s profession. Feel the tension as you imagine a hangman’s noose tightening around your neck and hear tales of forbidden love punished at the gates of a monastery. The tour also covers historically factual stories of 20th century serial killers who terrorized Kraków, blending history with spine chilling tales that bring the city’s past vividly to life.

Along the way, you will visit medieval punishment locations, a haunted palace, and 20th century crime scenes. The tour concludes at the historic Kanonicza Street, giving a final glimpse of Kraków’s mysterious and eerie past. Designed for those who dare to explore the city’s darker history, this tour combines legend, crime, and chilling historical facts to provide a unique and thrilling perspective of Kraków. Parental guidance is advised for children under 12 due to the mature content and intense stories shared during the walk.