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Our 14 visitor guides to Krakow's landmarks — verified 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, free-day schedules and honest worth-it advice, from Wawel Castle to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Planty Park is free and open 24/7 - the 4km green ring around Krakow's Old Town. What's actually inside, the best time to walk it, how long to plan, and why there's no ticket to buy despite what the search results imply.
Wawel Castle 2026 ticket prices by exhibition, opening hours (Mon 10-4, Tue-Sun 9-5), the free-Monday catch, how long to plan, and the booking mistakes that leave visitors stuck outside the gate.
Follow this 2 days in Krakow itinerary for Wawel Hill, the Rynek Underground Museum, and Kazimierz, with 2026 prices, hours, and hotel picks.
Plan day trips from Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mine, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Zakopane, with 2026 travel times, costs, and booking tips for a smoother visit.
Discover hidden gems in Krakow beyond the crowded Old Town, from a flooded quarry lake to small museums, with 2026 hours, costs, and planning tips.
Rain in Krakow does not ruin a trip. Explore the top indoor museums, the Underground Museum, Wieliczka Salt Mine, cozy cafes, and family picks for 2026.
Make the most of one day in Krakow with this 2026 itinerary covering Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, and the Old Town, plus real costs and booking tips today.
Kazimierz itself costs nothing to visit — Krakow's former Jewish quarter is a free, open district. What isn't free: Old Synagogue tickets from 22 PLN, Galicia Jewish Museum from 35 PLN, and hours that vary sight to sight in 2026.
MOCAK's Collection exhibitions are free on Thursdays; otherwise expect roughly 15-30 PLN depending on ticket type. Hours run Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday). Current prices, opening hours, how long to plan, and the mistake that catches free-Thursday visitors out.
Schindler's Factory Museum tickets cost 60 PLN for adults in 2026, and the museum opens Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Everything on 2026 prices, opening hours, how long to plan, and getting there.
Plan 3 days in Krakow with a realistic hour-by-hour itinerary, ticket prices, opening hours, and neighborhood tips for a smooth first visit.
