Medieval grandeur, Kazimierz soul, and a trumpet that never finishes
Explore Krakow with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the Main Market Square's merchant history, the Kazimierz Jewish Quarter's cultural revival, and the Wawel Castle complex where Polish kings were crowned for centuries. Krakow escaped WWII destruction and preserved its medieval core intact.
Free on iOS and Android. No account required to start exploring.
Open the app and go. GPS triggers stories automatically as you move.
Hear narrated stories, ask follow-up questions, and explore at your own pace.
Krakow's Old Town is compact and entirely walkable, but its stories run deep — from the legend of the Wawel dragon to the history of the Kazimierz district. Wexplo layers these stories onto your walk, connecting the medieval, the tragic, and the revived.
May to September for warm weather, or December for one of Europe's best Christmas markets.
Polish, English
Be in the Main Market Square at noon and look up at the tower of St. Mary's Basilica. A trumpeter plays the Hejnal every hour, cutting off mid-note — a tradition commemorating a 13th-century watchman killed by a Mongol arrow. Wexplo tells the full story.
Yes, Wexplo is free to download and use in Krakow. The app generates AI-powered audio stories about places as you explore. A premium subscription is available for additional features like offline mode and deeper content.
Wexplo can cache stories for offline use. Download stories before your trip and listen without an internet connection while walking through Krakow.
Wexplo generates stories in over 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more.
Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, Wexplo lets you explore Krakow at your own pace. Stories trigger automatically by GPS as you walk — no waiting, no rushing, completely hands-free.
Download Wexplo for free and let AI-powered audio stories guide you through Krakow. Works offline, supports 14 languages.