Step into the darker side of Kraków on a chilling guided walk through Kazimierz, where beneath the district’s historic charm lies one of the city’s most disturbing true crime stories. Follow the trail of Karol Kot, known as the “Vampire of Kraków,” whose brutal acts in the 1960s spread fear throughout the city.

The walk begins in the heart of Kazimierz, where your guide introduces the district’s 20th-century history and the background of Karol Kot. As you move through the area, you’ll learn about his early experiments with poison, his fascination with violence, and his seemingly ordinary life as a disciplined member of a youth shooting organization.
Continue to locations connected with his first attacks, where the pattern of senseless violence began to emerge, shocking the local community. Visit the area linked to his first murder and hear how fear spread across the city, influencing everyday behavior.
Follow the escalation of his crimes and the turning point that intensified the investigation. Learn how authorities conducted a wide-reaching manhunt, involving schools, witnesses, and forensic evidence.
The tour concludes near Kot’s former residence, where you’ll hear about his arrest, trial, and execution, as well as the lasting impact of his actions and the unsettling stories that followed.

This tour takes you through the actual places linked to Kot’s life and crimes, set against the backdrop of post-war, communist-era Kraków. Through expert storytelling, you’ll explore not only the events themselves, but also the psychological profile of the killer, the escalation of violence, and the investigation that led to his capture—offering a gripping and thought-provoking insight into one of the city’s darkest chapters.