• Krakow - Kazimierz – Introduction
  Join the guide in the center of Kazimierz to delve into the district’s 20th-century history and the story of Karol Kot.
  The Poisoned Beer
  Learn about Kot’s initial experiments with arsenic-infused beer bottles and his unsettling interest in death.
  The Skilled Marksman
  Discover his dual life as a disciplined marksman in a youth paramilitary group, while secretly nurturing an obsession with knives and violence.
  The First Serious Attack
  Visit the site of his early knife attack and understand how the authorities began to grasp the seriousness of his crimes.
  The First Murder
  Explore the location of Kot’s first deadly attack and see how fear spread among the elderly community.
  Escalation of Violence
  Follow the progression of his crimes and analyze the calculated approach he employed.
  The Police Investigation
  Trace the city-wide investigation, including school checks and witness statements that led to his capture.
  Karol Kot’s Home and Final Fate

• 1.5 hour walking tour of Kazimierz and nearby sites
• Guide

• Transportation to/from attractions
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Delve into the mysterious side of Kraków’s Kazimierz with a captivating guided tour. Follow the trail of Karol Kot, known as the “Vampire of Kraków,” and discover the city’s most unsettling true tales.

Join a spine-tingling tour through Kazimierz, Kraków’s historic Jewish Quarter, to learn about Karol Kot, the notorious “Vampire of Kraków.” This guided group tour takes you to the actual locations linked to his heinous crimes in the 1960s, a time when the city was gripped by fear.

Highlights
• Stroll through the evocative streets of Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
• Uncover the real crimes of Karol Kot, the “Vampire of Kraków”
• Explore the actual sites associated with the attacks
• Gain insights into the police investigation and pursuit
• Contemplate at Plac Nowy, where history and modernity meet

Amidst the stark reality of post-war, communist-era Kraków, discover how social unrest, anonymity, and decay set the stage for a shocking series of attacks.

• We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers will not be able to join and tickets cannot be refunded.
• Our group tours are only in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
• This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and be prepared for the different weather conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.