Krakow with a child for a few days - where to go? What is worth seeing? Practical information

Krakow - Exploring Krakow's Monuments with Children

But how can you do it without exhausting and discouraging them? And where to start? Because history is lurking at every step here! We have a simple solution for that - turn sightseeing into a hunt for mysteries and riddles! In the article below, you will find:

  • Description of the main tourist route along with the monuments:
The Royal Route - Exploring Krakow, Discovering Landmarks and History

Easy
directions_walk child_friendly

The Royal Route - Exploring Krakow, Discovering Landmarks and History

max 222 m min 210 m
straighten 1.4km
timer 24min
north_east 26m
south_east 23m
Cloth Hall
Cloth Hall

Krakow - Step into the Krakow Nativity Scene!

Cloth Hall

This exhibition is literally "Krakow in a nutshell": legends, history, modernity. Famous residents, artists... and even Krakow's animals. Children will probably enjoy the opportunity to enter the Krakow Nativity Scene, numerous interactive stations, and dress-up games.

Krzysztofory Palace. Krakow from the Beginning, Without End

Krzysztofory Palace. Krakow from the Beginning, Without End

Krzysztofory Palace - visiting Krzysztofory Palace is the main branch of the Museum of Krakow, located on the Main Market Square ...

Krzysztofory Palace. Krakow from the beginning, without end. Enter the Krakow Nativity Scene!
Krzysztofory Palace. Krakow from the beginning, without end. Enter the Krakow Nativity Scene!

Krakow - Attractions, Places, and Museums for Children

While in Krakow, it is definitely worth visiting the museums located here - most of them have exhibitions that children will surely enjoy. Visiting museums also has an additional advantage - it simply educates! Moreover, many of them can be visited completely free of charge on selected days! Near the Krakow Market Square, you will find museums where you can come face to face with a mummy, a hairy rhinoceros from the Ice Age, or even meet a caveman! And if you want to learn more about Krakow (or even enter the interior of the Krakow Nativity Scene), be sure to visit the exhibition at Krzysztofory Palace.

  • Interesting attractions, places, and museums for children near the Market Square:
Krakow - attractions and places for children near the Market Square

Krakow - attractions and places for children near the Market Square

Looking for a place to spend quality time with your family? Below is a list of our favorite places near the Krakow Market Square. ...

Krakil Museum of Illusion
Krakil Museum of Illusion

Krakow - Explore for Free!

On selected days, many of Krakow's museums offer free admission - it is worth visiting them! Especially if you are staying in the city of kings for a longer period, you can plan your sightseeing to coincide with the free entry days. Below you will find information on which museums and on which days of the week are free:

Krakow - sightseeing for free!

Krakow - sightseeing for free!

Museums in Krakow - days of free admission. Did you know that many of Krakow's museums can be visited for free?! ...

Archaeological Museum in Krakow
Archaeological Museum in Krakow
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