Kraków in 1 day: what to see day by day

Day 1 · 5 h 45 min visiting · approx. 5.2 km walking between stops

1. Wawel Cathedral — 1 h 30 min visit. Wawel Cathedral, a 14th-century Gothic temple, stands out as the only place of coronation and burial for Polish kings. Hours: Mon–Sat 06:30–17:00 · Sun 07:00–17:30 · Apr–Oct Mon–Sat 06:30–18:00 · Apr–Oct Sun 07:00–18:30.
2. Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 830 m from previous stop). The Gothic temple dominating the Main Market Square is famous for its two unequal towers and the hourly St. Mary's Trumpet Call. Hours: Mon–Sat 11:30–18:00 · Sun 14:00–18:00.
3. Czartoryski Museum in Krakow — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 360 m from previous stop). Unlike the Royal Castle, this is where Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece – the famous "Lady with an Ermine" – is located. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00.
4. Płaszów German Nazi concentration camp — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 4 km from previous stop). This is the site of a former concentration camp and a place of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust, offering reflection instead of recreation like Planty or Błonia Krakowskie.

Where to eat along the route (Day 1)

• Robimy to Nago — It serves Japanese cuisine, such as sushi and ramen, which distinguishes it from bistros and taverns with regional cuisine.
• Bonerowska Street — It gathers many cafes ideal for a quiet coffee and dessert, offering a choice for those seeking a moment of respite.