Timeline
10:00
Walk through the Barbican. This fortified outpost is one of the few remaining relics of the defensive barriers that once encircled Kraków. It serves as the historic gateway into the Old Town.
10:20
Step into Jama Michalika, a famous café with a beautiful Secession-style interior. It is just a short walk from the Barbican. Come here for a drink to admire the architecture. Note that the food is not recommended.
10:50
Head to U Babci Maliny for lunch. This self-service regional restaurant serves cheap, authentic Polish food. Order at the counter using the English menu and sit at the communal long wooden tables.
Local tip
The Barbican is open from 10:30 to 18:00, but you can walk around the exterior at any time. U Babci Maliny is open from 11:00 to 23:00, making it a reliable spot for lunch after your café stop.
Check before you go
- Jama Michalika is open 09:00-22:00.
- U Babci Maliny is open 11:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kraków (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).