Shadows of Krakow – a walk where the living meet the dead

Step into the shadows of Kraków on a mystical evening walk that takes you from the mighty walls of the Barbican to the surroundings of the Bernardine Church. This captivating journey unfolds the city’s most intriguing and eerie stories that have fascinated locals for centuries. Participants will cross the ancient boundary between the living and the dead, discover the former residence of the city executioner, and learn the chilling history of where gallows once stood. Along the way, stops include St. Mark’s Church, where tales of restless spirits wandering the area bring the supernatural to life, and the Main Square, home to unsettling stories such as anti-vampiric burials uncovered by archaeologists.

The walk also revisits echoes of witch trials, the legend of a townsman struck blind in an instant, and ghosts that dared to haunt sacred walls. The tour concludes at the site of an ancient pagan idol, where centuries of magic and faith intertwine in mysterious ways. Offered only after nightfall, Mystical Kraków promises an unforgettable adventure filled with shivers and suspense. As a special bonus, each participant receives a recipe for a real Devil’s Elixir, adding a playful yet authentic touch to this eerie exploration of Kraków’s haunted past.