people walking near canopies in front of buildings during daytime
Krakow, Poland · 3 days itinerary

Krakow: Weekend Escape

Photo by Severinus Dewantara on Unsplash

This three-day itinerary covers the main sights of Krakow. Day 1 centers on the Main Square and Rynek Underground. Day 2 takes in Wawel Castle, cathedral and Dragon's Den before a walk in Planty Park. Day 3 moves to Kazimierz for its synagogues, Plac Nowy and Corpus Christi Basilica. The order groups sites by district so each day stays compact and the route expands outward from the Old Town core.

3 daysOld TownWawelKazimierzBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The Main Square

  1. 9:30Main Square, KrakówOld TownSight
  2. 10:30Old TownSight
  3. 12:00Old TownSight
  4. 14:30Old TownSight
Day 2

Wawel

  1. 9:30WawelSight
  2. 12:00WawelSight
  3. 14:00WawelSight
  4. 15:30Old TownWalk
Advertisement
Ad space · 728 × 90
Day 3

Kazimierz

  1. 10:00KazimierzSight
  2. 11:30KazimierzSight
  3. 13:00KazimierzSight
  4. 15:00KazimierzSight
Like this plan? Make it yours.Copy it into travli, swap any stop, pick your dates and see it all on a map.

Krakow questions

Is three days enough for Krakow?

Three days covers the Old Town, Wawel Hill, and Kazimierz. Book Wawel timed tickets online before arrival to secure entry.

Do I need to book Wawel Castle ahead?

Yes, reserve slots for the castle rooms and Dragon's Den the week before travel. Same-day tickets are limited on weekends.

How do I get from the Main Square to Kazimierz?

Walk 20 minutes south or take tram 8 or 10 from near the Cloth Hall. A single ticket costs 4 zloty and runs every 10 minutes.

When should I visit St. Mary's Basilica?

Go at opening at 9:30 to skip lines. The tower climb costs 20 zloty and closes at 5:30 pm.

More trending this month