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Krakow with Withlocals

"We were fortunate to spend a beautiful sunny Sunday morning with Alexsandra in Wrackow. Our guide arrived very punctually and gave us such a warm welcome to her city. She had altered the route spontaneously so we could time the arrival of a parade through Wrackow (as it was Poland’s Constitution Day.) Alexsandra not only gave us a simplified history of Poland using visual aids she also warmly gave anecdotal stories of her childhood… visiting a Macdonalds for the first time after the fall of communism. Her warmth, humour and extensive knowledge was fantastic. Three hours was never going to be enough, time just flew. We were offered comfort breaks and she always checked in to see if we were ok with the pace. Highly recommend choosing Alexsandra for your tour. I would add you may want to do more tours. We didn’t even touch the Jewish Quarter so if you want to cover all of Krakow I would recommend doing two tours. Alexsandra did send us recommendations after we left her but it is worth noting that all areas can’t physically be covered in 3 hours. "

"We could not have had a better guide to a wonderful city. Super-knowledgeable and interested in our questions. Completely brilliant."

"It was obvious that Aleksandra loves her country, her city and her culture. It was easy to feel connected through her. She has studied well and is very good at presenting the history as well as the culture and the people in a way that is easy to follow. She was great when answering questions and giving further insights into the questions. She was very good presenting difficult political topics in a way that was fair and nonpartisan. I would highly recommend Aleksandra to everyone. Very fun and engaging."

"I recently enjoyed a private guided tour of Krakow's Old Town with my 13-year-old son, and I cannot recommend Tomaz highly enough. From the very beginning, he demonstrated genuine care and professionalism by taking the time to understand my son's needs—particularly his autism and occasional difficulty maintaining focus—as well as his passionate interest in history. What truly impressed me was how seamlessly Tomaz adapted his tour to keep my son engaged throughout. Rather than delivering a standard guidebook narrative, he wove compelling historical connections that aligned perfectly with my son's interests. Questions about flags, Mongol invasions, and other specific topics were met with detailed, thoughtful answers that sparked genuine curiosity and enthusiasm. The tour itself was remarkably comprehensive and intellectually stimulating. Tomaz masterfully connected different historical threads—from medieval warfare and trade routes to University history and religious heritage—creating a rich tapestry of understanding. He even incorporated fascinating insights into Polish-Swedish history, adding a personal dimension to our experience. What set Tomaz apart was his exceptional ability to balance academic depth with accessibility. He wasn't simply listing facts; he was telling stories that brought history to life. His genuine passion for the subject matter was evident, and it was contagious. My son remained engaged and excited throughout the entire tour, asking thoughtful questions and retaining information in a way that rarely happens in standard group settings. Rating: 10/10 stars"

"We enjoyed this tour thoroughly. Tomasz was an excellent guide. He made everything very interesting and had some fun stories to tell too. I’d highly recommend a tour with Tomasz. "

"We had such a good night. Aleksandra was extremely knowledgeable on many topics from food, recommendations, politics, polish culture. She was well educated on any topic we wanted to explore. We had a selection of polish food to try and all was delicious Make sure you are very hungry before you start!! Highly recommend this tour with Aleksandra."

"Aleksandra was punctual and very organised. We loved listening to her own lived experiences of living and working in Krakow. We were enlightened by her enthusiasm. The food for us was very beautifully presented and the vodka shots at the end of the tour was very welcome! "

"I travel for the purpose of learning the worlds people, food, drink and history. Finding this tour with Aleksandra was my biggest fortune. Experiencing the food and drink and understanding the relevance gave the flavor and whole new level. Spending time listening to history was incredible and insightful. Melding in true life experiences and how they relate to history was the icing on the cake. Greatest tour I have been on to date. Na Sdrowei. Sto Lat "

"We had a walk of Kraków with Bartek, with focus on Kraków during ww2, and experiences of the Jewish people of Krakov. The walk began in what is called Kraków Schindler factory museum, which provides a detailed progressive view of what the life in krakow was prior to, during and after the occupation by German army. Bartek was great walking us through the exhibitions and pointing out interesting, unique a artifacts and moving through the story. While we are generally familiar with the history of occupation, we found out many new things from Bartek. After the museum we followed on with a wonderful walk of Jewish ghetto and old Jewish neighborhood of Kraków. Bartek ensured the walk was interesting and engaging. We had a small but mixed group, 3 generations of same family, and everyone was able to see and learn things of interest, bartek catered very well to all 3 generations. Thank you Bartek! "

"I booked a custom 3 hour tour with Aleksandra. It's obvious that she not only knows a lot but cares deeply about what she's telling you. Both for the sake of her country and city but also for your sake, to make sure that you get the very best understanding. Her stories are not only informative but also insightful. I feel I know Poland a hundred times better now. Her English is great and there wasn't a single question left unanswered. But be prepared; there's so much she wants to tell you it can be hard to find room for a question! :) I can highly recommend Aleksandra as your guide!"