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Summer in Krakow – 5 Fun Activities for 2024
Summer in Krakow – 5 Fun Activities for 2024 As well as some great bars, clubs and nightlife, if you’re planning a trip to Krakow this summer, be sure to try out these fun activities. The city is full of lush outdoor places to explore, hang out, and soak up the vibrant, multicultural atmosphere of Krakow. Explore the city on a bike, on a boat, or on foot, wander around the city parks, or relax by a lakeside beach. Whatever you choose to do, we’re sure you’ll love your trip. Take a look at our five favourite summer activities below. Evening River Cruise With warmer and longer evenings, why not hop onto a river boat for a relaxing sightseeing cruise, where you can enjoy the sunset, and see all Krakow’s iconic landmarks from a different point of view. You’ll drift past Wawel Royal Castle, Father Bernatek’s Bridge, and more. Views will include the Old Town, and atmospheric lights, as you listen to a fascinating commentary from one of the local tour guides. This is a great thing to do on the last night of your trip, as you reflect on your highlights. City Bike Tour There are so many ways to sight see in Krakow – walking tours, open top buses – but one of our favourites is the bike tour. There are loads of cycling tour operators around the city, ranging from hour-long guided tours, to longer ones with various stopping points. You’ll be following a professional guide, so you can just focus on enjoying the views, without worrying about finding your way through a new place. You’ll admire stunning architecture, while your guide shares some interesting facts about the past and present of the city. The Ring Park One of Krakow’s most iconic public parks known as the Planty, is a large belt of green space of over 20 hectares. It’s shaded by large, old trees, and is full of fountains, flower beds, and benches. It’s a great place to enjoy a picnic with friends, or to enjoy nature while unwinding after a wild night. In the summer, it’s full of people playing outdoor games and enjoying the atmosphere. Lakeside Beaches Krakow is dotted with small lakes and reservoirs that have fresh water that’s safe to swim in. In the northern part of the city, the lakesides are well developed, and full of food vans, and the chance to hire a little sailboat or kayak. Krakow’s lakeside beaches are buzzing in the summertime, and some of them even have sand! The areas are well maintained and kept clean. Wolski Forest This stunning protective woodland space is great if you fancy a spot of adventure. With plenty of hills to climb, and around 35km of hiking trails, there are cycle paths, a hillside mansion, and even an old monastery. If you want to clear your head after a wild night out, or get a change of scene without leaving the city, this woodland is accessible by car, bus or bike. Experience the best nightlife Krakow has to offer with our amazing pub crawl, where you will be taken on an epic tour of the city’s best bars and clubs. Click here to find out more, and book your spot.
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New Year’s Day in Krakow - Best Brunches for Hangovers
After a night of epic partying on New Year’s Eve, known in Poland as Sylwester, you might be feeling rough on New Year’s Day morning. Great news is, Krakow is full of cafes, breakfast bars and bakeries serving up slap-up breakfasts that will jump-start you into feeling like yourself again. Milkbars For a hearty breakfast on a budget, Krakow is famous for its abundance of milk bars, or Bar Mleczny, serving up wholesome and filling food. These cafeteria-style places offer eggs and omlettes, baked goods, and of course, milk. Here are some of our favourites: Bar Mleczny Centralny – First opened in the 1950s, this is one of the city’s most authentic milk bars. If you’re looking for something quick and filling, grab a table and join the queue! Bar Mleczny ‘Poludniowy – Located on the market square, this milk bar will give you a great meal for only a couple of euros. You can enjoy omlettes and minced meat cutlets, as well as good coffee and milk. Bar Targowy – open from 8am every morning, Bar Tagowy has a cosy feel, and welcoming staff. Serving plenty of Pierogi dumplings in lots of varieties, with plenty of coffee, this is the place to be for a great breakfast or brunch. Breakfast Bars A cooked breakfast and a steaming cup of coffee is just the thing to settle the stomach after a night out you may or may not remember! Krakow is full of quirky cafes with menus you’ll want to come back to again and again. Take a look at some of our favourites below. Gossip Café – With a cosy atmosphere and a great buzz, Gossip café provides plates of home-made omlettes in lots of variations, fry-ups, and pastries made in-house. Here, you’ll find fry-ups with all the trimmings, as well as some traditional Polish favourites that the locals will recommend. NapNap Café – This is the place to be for one of the best breakfasts in Krakow. If you’re feeling adventurous, sample breakfasts from a wide range of cuisines, from Middle Eastern Shakshuka and Mexican Huevos Rancheros, to French toast and bagel sandwiches. Whatever your taste, you’ll find something you and your hangover will love! Brunch Restaurants Wesola Café – With specialty coffee, and home-made food, Wesola is a small place with a warm atmosphere. The staff here have been developing their barista skills for years, and are here to help you get your New Year’s Day off to a cheerful start. Kolanko No.6 – With a quirky and eclectic feel, Kolanko serves up nourishing international and European cuisine. If you’ve slept in and are looking for an early lunch, they serve up well-filled sandwiches, omlettes, and other delights. Dynia – Offering a takeaway and delivery option, Dynia brings a healthy and nourishing take on traditional local breakfast and brunch cuisine. If you fancy eating in the restaurant, it has a simple and homely vibe. Looking for a fun way to party on New Year’s Eve? Experience Sylwester in Krakow, on one of our legendary bar crawls that will definitely earn you a slap-up brunch. Everything you need to know, including our online booking page can be found right here.
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Halloween in Krakow – The Best Spooky Activities
With centuries of spooky history and a reputation for throwing amazing parties, Krakow is the place to be this Halloween. The old town is full of haunting secrets and chilling stories, which you can discover on one of the ghostly night-time walking tours around the city. Themed bars and clubs will be offering a variety of drinks and playing banger after banger – so come in your scariest outfit and prepare to party! Halloween Pubs & Clubs Tawerna Wilczy Dol (Wolf’s Lair) - Halloween brings an extra dimension of scary fun to this hidden gem. It’s themed around The Witcher, making it perfect for fans of the famous Netflix series. Serving up delicious beers, spirits and cocktails, this legendary pub is a must-visit for Halloween. Café Szafe – every Halloween, or Dziadoween, Café Szafe hosts an unmissable costume party. Decorated with grinning Jack-o-lanterns, this bar serves up plenty of drinks, and is free to get in. There are even face paints and an award for the best costume. Will yours make the grade? Club Nights - All over Krakow, clubs host themed Halloween parties that will have you dancing into the early hours. When it comes to costumes at popular venues like Shakers and Prozak 2.0, anything goes! With plenty of drinks and talented local DJs, you won’t want to leave the dance floor. Spooky Old Town Tours Discover the dark side of Krakow on a spine-chilling nighttime tour of the city’s old town, which is steeped in history. With knowledgeable tour guides, you’ll hear ghost stories, serial killer legends, and tales of haunted happenings in some of the town’s alleyways and old buildings. Check out some of our favourites… Creepy Krakow Tour This is a 2-hour walking tour of the city, that starts after the sun goes down. Your tour guide will lead you to some of the most fascinating parts of the town, while sharing stories based on real life. The dimly lit streets will reveal things that will make you see the town in a different light. Krakow by Night Join your tour guide on a journey through the dark side of the city. Walk past the city’s eerily lit gothic buildings as you hear old urban legends, ghost stories, and more. Krakow Horror House The Krakow Horror House is not for the faint hearted! It’s a place that will make you scream, and jump out of your skin, while taking part in thrilling activities that will give you goosebumps. If travelling with a group of friends, this is a great way to spend an afternoon before heading out on the town in the evening. Experience the best of Krakow’s Halloween nightlife and book your place on our legendary pub crawl. Get VIP entrance to the best clubs, one hour of unlimited drinks, and a scary magician! It’s not to be missed, so book in advance to avoid disappointment. Click here to book your spot today.
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Spend New Year’s Eve in Krakow | Happy Sylwester!
In Poland, New Year’s Eve is known as Sylwester, and it’s a party event not to be missed. Krakow is famous across Europe for being one of the best places to welcome the new year. With epic music and singing performances in the main square, firework displays along the river, and lots of free-flowing beer, it’s a huge celebration you won’t forget. Main Market Square – the life of the party Central Square, or Rynek Glowny is right in the middle of the city’s Old Town. Every year, it’s decorated extravagantly with sparkling lights throughout the festive season. On New Year’s Eve, a stunning free music show is put on by Polish and international musicians for the general public. From 8pm until after midnight, a huge party kicks off, with lights, lasers, and plenty of booze. After the show finishes, head to any of the city’s bars or clubs and continue the party until the early hours. Christmas Markets – handmade crafts and street food In recent years, Krakow’s famous Christmas markets have been extended into the first week of January. So, if you’re visiting to celebrate the new year, you’ll still get to enjoy them. In the central Market Square, around 80 wooden huts are set up, displaying an endless variety of handcrafted items, souvenirs, décor, and traditional Polish street food. Before the party kicks off, dinner at the Christmas market will start off the evening on the right food. Firework Displays – see it wherever you are Wherever you are in Krakow, you’re guaranteed to see the iconic firework display that takes over the city when the clock strikes midnight. To get the best view, we recommend grabbing a spot near the river, or on the market square. Krakow’s firework displays are unforgettable, filling the sky with all sorts of cool shapes and colour combinations. Polish Food – the ultimate hangover cure The day after your epic Sylwester or New Year’s Eve party in Krakow, you’ll want to get your hands on some Polish food – it’s known as the perfect hangover cure! Krakow is full of traditional Polish restaurants and cafes with friendly service, and homecooked comfort food. A steaming bowl of Borscht or potato pancakes is the ideal way to celebrate New Year’s Day, recover from the night before, and warm up on a cold day. Join the New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Are you ready to plan the New Year’s Eve party of a lifetime? Our super-popular New Year’s Eve bar crawl will give you the ultimate VIP experience at all the best pubs, clubs, and bars in Krakow. In 2 hours, you can get unlimited beer, vodka, gin, shots and more. Our local guides will get everyone involved with drinking game madness. Plus, we’ve hired a talented magician, to wow you with some unbelievable party tricks. To secure your spot on our legendary bar crawl, head over to our booking page here. Places get booked up fast, so don’t delay!
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Historic Pubs in Krakow
Explore some of the most historic pubs in Krakow, no two pubs or clubs in this city are the same. Historic Pubs in Krakow Krakow’s pubs and bars are an important part of the city’s history. No two pubs or bars in this city are the same – Dimly lit cellars, old brick walls and authentic beers and spirits make them a great place to stop in during bar crawls, private parties, and when exploring the city’s historic quarters. Some of the bars we talk about below are hundreds of years old, and still going strong. Join us as we explore the rich history of Krakow in five of its most popular bars. Pub Enigma In the old town, you’ll find Pub Enigma hidden in a 16th century basement. Head downstairs and discover a lively and welcoming bar that serves authentic local beers, cocktails and spirits. With exposed brick and tastefully dim lighting, it’s perfect for those who want to dance the night away or find a cosy corner to soak up the vibes. For those looking for something to munch, Enigma serves a delicious range of pizzas. Dobry Kumpel Pub With a warm and chilled out atmosphere, Dobry Kumpel is another one of Krakow’s ancient cellar bars. Located in the old Jewish Quarter, it’s tucked away in a 650-year-old wine cellar. With its old brick and evocative lighting, it serves some of the best beers and vodkas the city has to offer. With lively, toe-tapping music playing late into the night, it’s a great place to let your hair down. The staff are super trendy, and love to make everyone feel welcome. Alchemia With different rooms, each with its own unique style, this is one of the oldest bars in Krakow. With a sparkling lineup of live jazz artists, Alchemia is a great stop for bar crawls, or somewhere to hide away with a friend. The bar is candle lit and has old alchemist tools hung on the walls and ceilings. It has a designated indoor smoking area, and a hearty pub grub menu. Singer Bar One of the first bars in Kazimierz, Singer is named after the sewing machine brand. It has a quirky and ancient style, full of cracked mirrors, old dusky paintings, antique ornaments, and loads of candlelight. It has a solid reputation among locals and tourists alike. Late at night, pub goers start to dance to music in a range of styles, from Balkan to Swing. These are just a few of the quirky and fun pubs in Krakow our famous bar crawls include. To book your place, click here to book.
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Plan a Budget Friendly Visit to Krakow
On your trip to Krakow, you can experience all the culture, history and night life it has to offer in a way that doesn’t break the bank. The city is full of places to explore, delicious food, and plenty of bars and clubs. Choosing when you go can make a huge difference. Avoiding peak times and travelling from March to May and September to October, you can enjoy lower priced accommodation, and shorter queues. In this blog, we’ve got loads of ways you can live life to the full in Krakow and not blow your budget… Where To Stay Ideally located close to all the fun places, our favourite party hostels are right in the middle of the Old Town. While dorms only is the most common, you can find single and double rooms if you need your own space. Hostels normally have well equipped cooking facilities, and most of them serve up a cracking breakfast – or hangover cure. Lets Rock Party Hostel and Greg & Tom’s are our favourite award-winning party hostels. You’re sure to make friends there, and enjoy the best service, including free internet, and the friendliest staff. If hotels are more your thing, Krakow has plenty of budget friendly options. Hotel Jan is a great example, costing around £50 per night. It’s right in the middle of the old town and is close to all the best party and culture spots. Meals Out When it comes to Polish hospitality, there are endless options in Krakow. We’ve got some favourite places that we come back to again and again and have included them here. Street food – Krakow’s Street food scene will not disappoint. With street markets and food stands dotted around the city, you’ll get to sample some of Poland’s favourite food. Zapiekanka is like pizza with a Polish twist. It’s half a baguette loaded with cheese, and your choice of delicious toppings. Pretzels, Obwarsanek bagels, and Kielbasa hot dogs are beyond tasty! For such low prices, portions are super generous. Milk bars are small eateries that serve hearty meals at prices anyone can stomach. They serve traditional Polish cuisine and are the perfect place to stop for dinner after a long day of sight seeing. Bakeries - Don’t leave Krakow without sampling a treat from one of its many traditional bakeries. They serve warm bread made on the same day, plus the iconic chimney cake and every pastry you can think of. Night Life Join us on one of our legendary bar crawls and experience Krakow night life at its finest. Krakow’s dive bars tend to be hidden in basements and below street level. They’re packed with character, and the friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Bars such as Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa serve endless beers and vodka shots, priced between 7 and 10 zl. If you’re a sports fan, Bania Luka serves your favourite beers and vodka, which you can enjoy while watching the latest match. If you join us on our bar crawl, you can be sure of a free welcome shot at each location, and all the booze you can handle. Things To Do Do you love a bit of culture? If so, you’ll be glad to know that Krakow’s museums offer free entry on specific days of the week. Join one of many free walking tours that take place throughout the day, and join other travellers to explore Krakow. Enjoy a wander around the famous Old Town, which is packed with historical landmarks, cute boutique shops, and magnificent old churches. Get inspired by Krakow’s galleries, museums and landmarks. We’ve listed some below that offer free entry every Tuesday! Rynek Underground museum – right in the center of the old town, Rynek is an interactive museum that lets you experience the medieval history of Krakow. Wawel Royal Castle – Housed in a magnificent centuries-old building, there are permanent exhibitions displaying collections of paintings, pottery, and other fascinating artifacts from history. National Museum – This museum is bursting with inspiration, art and history, with permanent exhibitions, and new displays that are open to the public. Sukiennice Gallery – Enter the cloth hall and discover magnificent Polish artwork and paintings from the 19th century. Whatever you want from your holiday in Krakow, we’re sure you’ll find it. If you’re interested in joining the Krakow Animal Crawl, hit us up with any questions here.
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