SCAM CITY: KRAKOW! SCAMS to AVOID in Krakow, Poland 2024! How Not to be Overcharged in Krakow! ⚠️

[@Slanche1974]

Spot on Col with the scams, unfortunately, where there's tourists, there's roguery, however, I must say, Krakow is one of the safest cities I've ever visited, but like anywhere, be vigilant. Twenty years since I first visited and been back so many times, your videos are sound.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thank you 🙏 Please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 for more of my Guided Tours from Poland!! Thanks for the Likes and Comments

[@travelwithcol4625]

@FrancoBegbieT2 Thanks Franco, Please Subscribe to my Channel @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 for more of my Guided Tours

[@KrisDouglas]

To be fair even the scammers are really friendly in Krakow, I find a simple "no thanks" in polish and they leave you alone, never been chased down.

[@travelwithcol4625]

@KrisDouglas Thanks for your contribution Kris! And for more of my Guided Tours from Poland then please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@anthonymarch-ti1fq]

Just came back from Krakow our second time there and not come across any scammers or seen anyone being scammed, and yes if buying anything check the Bill first.

[@Marbellalink]

A great video Colin, very interesting, keep up the good work, best wishes Paul.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thanks Paul! 🙏 hopefully it Helps some Tourists @ Travel with Col

[@Marbellalink]

@@travelwithcol4625 There are so many scams that we are not aware of!

Lots of great advice, I look forward to watching the next video....

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thank you Maria 🙏 this year I will be travelling to many countries! More Guided Tours coming soon @ Travel with Col

[@catnap387]

Lots of scammers in London, Paris, Birmingham....... When I was there I didn't get scammed. The world is full of scammers

[@travelwithcol4625]

True! But it’s Best if people are prepared so they don’t get Scammed.. I hope it helps! Please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 for more of my Guided Tours

[@simonec3512]

Where Is the Police?????

[@travelwithcol4625]

@simonec3512 the Police do Not help you in Krakow unfortunately. They make it very difficult for you to report a crime, keeps the crime rate low on paper and helps tourism! When I was a victim of the crime I went to the Police station at the main square, they told me that I cannot report a crime at this Police station and gave me an address of another Police station in a different area. When I got there they told me that I cannot report the crime unless I pay for an Interpreter. For more of my Tours then please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@Fishiefriend]

Since 2022 i visited this city, wich i followed in love, 6 times. Never felt myself unsafe. And many times i walked arround the city alone. Always payed the fair price for everything I eat and drink. People always should do homework before traveling to a country with different currency. Scammers are in everywhere, including where i live (Antwerp - Belgium) and where i am from (Porto - Portugal). I still L❤ve You KRKW.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Krakow is a Brilliant City! Totally geared up for tourists too! Thanks for your recommendations and please Subscribe @ to see more of my Guided Tours from all the Polish Cities

[@garytaylor1974]

we are coming on 7th june for my 50th birthday and will be taking your advise, thanks for the info!

[@travelwithcol4625]

Gary you can Subscribe to my Channel for Free @ Travel with Col to see more of my Tours from Krakow. Ps. I live in krakow and I organise Day Trips Guided Directly in English with Return Transport.. Auschwitz, Salt Mines, Zakopane & Baths, Shooting Range and Guided Sightseeing Tours by Golf Kart.. my WhatsApp is [phone] if you require more information

[@travelwithcol4625]

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[@travelwithcol4625]

@rom_troy4784 in Krakow you sometimes need CASH! Eg. The Markets at the Cloth Hall Cash only, Melex Tour Cash Only, my Local pub is cash only, Street Taxi from the Airport wants Cash, Horse & Kart Cash Only etc

[@travelwithcol4625]

I have lived in Krakow for 9 years now! Yes Tourists will need some Polish Cash here! Please Subscribe @ Travel with Col for more of my Guided Tours from Poland

[@ruthe71]

As a lone female traveller I’m grateful for the tips, thank you.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thanks for the comment! It is Free to Subscribe to my Channel Ruth @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 to see more of my Guided Tours from Poland and many other countries

[@LindaHasATravelBug]

I was just scammed at the mall. The girl that was ringing me up for a pair of blue jeans kept telling me that they weren't on sale even though the sign right above the whole lot of them were. I also was scammed when I returned some overpriced socks and they took them and didn't put the money back on my card like they said they did.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Linda you have to be street smart here! Thanks for sharing and sorry to hear it! You can see more of the Scams from Krakow on my other Tours @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@Pinzpilot101]

Another good vid Col.....I look forward to bumping into you when I visit and shaking your hand.....I,ll be the white haired old English guy in the Fedora....or if it is cold a Black Ushanka.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thanks 🙏👍 you can Subscribe for Free @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 and by the way I organise all the Day Trips Guided Directly in English with Return Transport, my Number is [phone] for WhatsApp We offer the following excursions with return transfers from Krakow: Guided Sightseeing Tours by Electric Car Auschwitz & Birkenhau Guided Tour Auschwitz & Birkenhau with Guide books 📚 Wieliszka Salt Mines Zakopane Zakopane and the Thermal Baths & Gubolowka Funicular on the same day Shooting Range (M4, Shot Gun, Uzi, Glock, AK 47 etc) Daily Bar Crawl with 1 Hour Unlimited Free Drinks and Party hosts to show you the best bars Airport Transfers

[@pluki1357]

10:22 Almost true. However, we do not call it „Glovnyj Rynek”, the same way others don’t call their places „Circus Picadilly” or „Square Times”. Its Rynek Główny . BTW Pro tip: when you added a „j” letter at „główny” - you made it sound a bit RuSSian. That’s not the most fortunate thing to do here 😉.

[@travelwithcol4625]

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[@hilacohen5168]

Thank you

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thanks Hila! And please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 for more of my Guided Tours from Poland

[@XLadd]

Yeah, luckily me and my girlfriend have brains and we never fell for these scams. I think we gave the first guy 2 zloty in the box which i'm okay with. Then like 5 other people said the exact same thing on the same day. And we was like "Alright, this is a bit dodgy. They aren't getting anything now." It's a shame that some people who are running scams like that are ruining charitys for people who might actually need it.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Your are correct 👍 Thanks! For more of my Guided Tours from Krakow then please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 and please make more useful comments on my other Tours

[@bradley_Bradley]

Hey Col … so where is a good place to exchange money? Would you suggest using an ATM?

[@travelwithcol4625]

Some ATM’s charge you big commission in Poland! Bring Cash and check the rate at 6 shops! Galeria Krackowska has a good one and there is a good one on Wielopole street. If you wanna use card then get a Starling bank card or Revolut or Monzo card before you go, only use an official bank machine and check for charges

[@bradley_Bradley]

@@travelwithcol4625 Thx Col !!!

[@patriciastyles1761]

I'm on a driving tour to Krakow in June. I'm worried where to park my car and little trailer without being too far from sites. Any advice please?

[@travelwithcol4625]

There is a camping site near to krakow. Just Google Krakow Camping! For more of my Guided Tours from Krakow then you can Subscribe for Free @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@eliotness4029]

definitely not in the center part

[@travelwithcol4625]

@@eliotness4029 Camping nr 46 "Smok” and if you have a car just drive to the city centre.

[@eliotness4029]

@@travelwithcol4625 yes, exactly. just drive to the city centre. and never stop. always drive. there is no places to stop

[@2ahalvfinne429]

Going to Krakow this summer. Thanks for all the useful advice, much appriciated!

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thanks 🙏 for more of my Guided Tours from Poland you can Subscribe to my Channel for Free @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 please give Likes ;)

[@soumasimsim8626]

You have to understand that krakow is a tourist destination so it's a natural thing to be expensive it's the case in all historical and tourist destinations around the world

[@travelwithcol4625]

Yes Krakow is the most expensive City in Poland now.. it was cheap a few years ago but the inflation is the Highest in EU! Please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 to see my Guided Tours from all the Best Cities in Poland and EU

[@soumasimsim8626]

@@travelwithcol4625 sure

[@latinboycanada]

Went to Krakow two weeks ago, beautiful city, found it pretty safe, people a little bit cold… and Yes… strip clubs are a huge scam, a NO NO specially if you going on a solo travel, and the drinks at the clubs… always ask about price first…. Nice heads up video…. Totally true …!

[@travelwithcol4625]

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[@dcikaruga]

Got a feeling this is your first time in Krakow, plenty of scams like these are all over Europe actually, but the little difference in Krakow is what you've missed out on. The people approaching you at night trying to get you into a 'titty bar' are on commission as well, they're quite lenient towards tourists, inspectors on the tram will usually let you off, even the Police won't fine you at times, you will get some people over-charging you sneakily still.

[@travelwithcol4625]

🙏 Actually I have been living in Krakow for 9 Years now! Thanks for your ideas! Please Subscribe to my Channel @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 for more of my Guided Tours from Krakow! The Police 👮 fined me for crossing the road at Plac Ghetta 😡 Great City but yes there are Scammers who Mislead Tourists and give them false promises at Night to go into ‘Titty Bars’ then after going inside they got robbed, pilled 💊, beaten and scammed. I was told that one guy lost one eye after being attacked inside the Titty Bar and another died. I hope this Tour helps to Protect some tourists and raises awareness

[@dcikaruga]

@@travelwithcol4625Wow, never heard about someone getting killed in a 'titty bar'. Spiked drinks and card scams is all I ever heard, the Poles aren't as nice as they seem either, they can be nice to tourists, but they actually swear and curse amongst themselves all the time, and the hooligans get into gang fights, deal drugs, even use blades and guns on each other.

[@ivani3237]

I don't know about Krakow, but here in Wroclaw, i already know all homeless. Both of them

[@alexandernico8930]

@@ivani3237Sorry but how do you pronounce Wroclaw

[@travelwithcol4625]

@alexandernico8930 it’s pronounced Vrocewaaave ! Maybe check out my Guided Tours from all the Polish cities if you Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@englishfromheart]

Rip off "kantors" everywhere in Krakow. More than in Warsaw. In fact, I didn't see one legit exchange place on Florianska and Grodzka today.

[@travelwithcol4625]

True 👍 what rate did they offer you? Did they have the wrong Rate Displayed Outside? The Sell Rate Not the Buy Rate..

[@englishfromheart]

@@travelwithcol4625 I just purely observed the situation. I'm visiting as I live in Gdańsk. I didn't need to change any money. To put things into perspective, my man in Gdańsk usually gives me .02 below the national bank rate if I need to change to GBP to PLN. i.e. if the national bank rate is 1 GBP = 5.17, I can be sure I'd get 5.15 as I'm a regular customer. Even if I weren't a regular customer, I'd be ok getting 0.05 below. I suppose the offices in Krakow that offer 0.07 below the national bank rate are respectable. But anything below 0.15 is robbery in my opinion.

[@englishfromheart]

It's worth pointing out that there are respectable exchange offices just off the market square in Kraków - on Sławkowska Street.

[@travelwithcol4625]

I normally use the ones on Wielopole street or at Galeria Krackowska

[@dziewson]

What is your point with Money exchange places??? Of course buy rate is different than sell rate. This is how they work, how they make money on that difference. And they advertise buy rate on front door as this in Poland so most clients are Polish people buying foreign currency. How is that a scam???

[@travelwithcol4625]

In Krakow the Majority of people changing Money are Foreigners changing GBP £ or Euros 💶 to Polish Zloty, it is a Tourist city with around 20 million tourists per year. Many of the currency exchanges advertise a Rate outside which is to Change Polish money to GBP or Euros which is Misleading and many tourists felt Misled…. The currency exchanges make Big Big money by sneaky tricks like this

[@davidlp3019]

We just arrived in warsaw yesterday. Normally I get uber only but it was freezing cold and the taxis were right there and it was a short distance. Im sorry to say i fell for the taxi scam. Was charged 80 euro to go a short distance. I think he wasnt even a real taxi. Pricks everywhere. Will be uber from now on.

[@travelwithcol4625]

👍 Thanks for Sharing David! Where in Warsaw did this happen? I have other Guided Tours showing you the Scams to Avoid! You can Subscribe for Free @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@davidlp3019]

@travelwithcol4625 yeah mate it was from the warsaw central station. It wasn't even the money it was more the fact that I'd been taken advantage of (or 'had' as we call it in Australia)

[@travelwithcol4625]

How many KM did you travel for the 80 euros 💶? Sounds shocking .. there is an App called Bolt for Cheap Taxis in Poland

[@davidlp3019]

@travelwithcol4625 literally 2.5km! His meter said 80zl then when he finished the trip suddenly its 347zl according to him. He wouldn't let me take the suitcases unless I paid. Absolute scamming criminal.

[@travelwithcol4625]

@davidlp3019 that’s Day Light Robbery! Was he Polish ? Do the Taxi have a Label on it with a company name ? Or just a normal car .. I wonder if it had a polish registration plate ? Most of the Taxi drivers are foreigners in Warsaw

[@alexmateo3058]

hi col how i contact you . thanks

[@travelwithcol4625]

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[@pluki1357]

7:57 I love the way you put this one 😂. As if obeying the law of a country one goes to was optional. You cannot enlist a fine for that under scam cathegory though.

[@travelwithcol4625]

The Tour is to inform people how Not be Overcharged, how to avoid Spending too much and how to Avoid Scams! If you have any money saving tips or details of other things to watch out for then please make more comments

[@pluki1357]

@@travelwithcol4625 So you consider law enforcement a scam? 😉 I guess some people in Poland would've agree. Fortunatelly things have changed - most people do not cross on red, those who do are usually also be frowned upon by others. It's a matter of safety. For me personally what works even better (than potential ticket/fine) are those crossings where you see on the opposit side a sign saying "Crossing on green you give an example to children" 🤗.

[@travelwithcol4625]

@pluki1357 most of my Subscribers are from UK & Abroad. In Poland yet get a Fine for crossing the road but in the UK and most other countries there is no law making it illegal to cross the road on the wrong light. It was to make Tourists aware so they can prepare for different Laws so they do not get a Big Fine like I did. I was at Plac Ghetta when the Police fined me, I could not find the place to cross the road and it was an unpleasant experience.. did you watch my other tours?

[@pluki1357]

@withcol4625 Looks like there is a whole world to be discovered for you/your fellow countrymen here 🤣. At Plac Bohaterów Getta there is not even a crossing with traffic lights. So you could not have got the fine for crossing on red light. The fine must have been for crossing not on the designated place for crossing. That's another rule here: in a built-up area (town/city/village) you are legally obliged to cross only on crossings that are marked on the street - white painted strips (we call them "zebras" 😆). The rule does NOT apply where there is no "zebra" within 100 meters. If further than 100 m from a "zebra" you are legally obliged to (1) cross at a 90 degre angle to the axis of the street (2) give way to any incoming traffic and (3) do not cause danger to traffic. BTW: it was even in the local newspaper about that spot at Pl. Bohaterów Getta that Municipal Guards / the Police keep an eye there. Many people there going out of the tram did not want to go to the pedestrian crossing or to the underground passage there and were cutting corners by going straight to the opposit side - running accross the street, which is no allowed there.

[@stevenhilton6502]

Like how i exchanged 43 usd and was suppose to get 170 something pln and got 110.

[@travelwithcol4625]

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[@Lloyd1885]

Sounds like a terrible place to visit, I was looking forward to coming over Christmas time, I'll look for somewhere else now, thank you for the advice

[@travelwithcol4625]

If you watch my other Tours then you will see that Krakow is a brilliant city to visit! My other videos show the positives and this one was to show what to watch out for here ;) its Free to Subscribe to my Channel @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 and please watch before making a judgement. I’ve been to 65 countries and Poland is honestly the Best Country

[@ShiawaseNoIro]

Author of the video: Krakow is a wonderful place to visit but beware of scammers! This comment: not going aaaaa panic mode

[@travelwithcol4625]

@ShiawaseNoIro Yes 👍 and for more of my Guided Tours then please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@Anonymous-rr5vn]

i am solo touring, I arrived yesterday, went to go for dinner at night time and the scams were insane when i arrived. I was approached about 8 times within 200m down one of those streets you mentioned, one guy persisting and following me asking me to go to the bar with him until I stopped and was real firm and said I’m no interested.

[@travelwithcol4625]

There are Promotors/ Scammers on the streets at night who use high pressure sales techniques to try to get you into their strip clubs, once inside you will get scammed and they will take everything you have (for more information Subscribe to my Channel @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625)

[@TheSomberStar]

Yup, I was drugged and robbed here in a club back in 2018.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thanks for reaching out!! On what street did it happen on? How did this happen exactly? And what did they Rob from you? I have met lots of victims here because I have lived here for 10 years! They target foreigners on streets such as Florianska, Szewska, Jana and Slawkowska, they only work at night, the promotors in the daytime are legit and just sell Guided Tours

[@krokeman]

Dude it all depends on what kind of beer you order. Dunno where he bought a beer, but fine Belgian beers can be very expensive, even in Internet shops, you can easily find bottles costing 100 zł and more.

[@travelwithcol4625]

@@krokeman it was at the Belgian beer bar. In Britain Belgian beers are not expensive. It was Tourist Trap. Also now some restaurants in krakow are adding 10-15% service charge on top of your bill so that’s another misleading trick to watch out for.

[@krokeman]

@@travelwithcol4625Your story does not make any sense to me - he takes beer from a fridge, so there's no menu, why he ordered another beers if each was 100 zł... I just visitted during summer Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, France, Germany, Andorra, Czechia, Spain and due to inflation and EU ideas, restaurants are now charging for service (sometimes even for the table) in entire Europe and almost everywhere it's expensive, except of smaller cities and Andorra. I don't find Krakow more expensive than other EU countries.

[@travelwithcol4625]

@krokeman I have travelled to around 65 countries now, I have been to all the Polish cities. I live in Krakow Inflation here in the last 2-3 years is the Highest Inflation I have seen in any Polish or European city. They keep putting the prices up over and over again. I was in Lodz a few weeks ago and the hotel was £30 per night on the Main Street city centre, pasta was 30 zloty in a lovely restaurant and a Cocktail was 21 zloty, Lodz is the 3rd city of Poland and Krakow is the 2nd.. but Krakow is Double the Price. I want to call out the Business owners in Krakow publicly for making this City so Overpriced and the High Inflation! Poland is my favourite country and let’s stop these Scams against Tourists in Krakow to make it a better place. Krakow is probably the Best City break Destination still but we can improve

[@krokeman]

@@travelwithcol4625 it's not business owners fault, it's building owners + city + government + EU. Scammers take over the buildings, then they ask for super high rent. The prices of gas and energy skyrocketed and there are ever incereasing costs of employemnt. Poland unfortunatelly entered the path of welfare state (supporting also millions of Ukrainians...) and if you have a welfare someone has to pay for it.

[@travelwithcol4625]

@krokeman that’s what the business owners like to tell you, but look at the wealth here and the sports cars all over Krakow, they are milking every penny out of the customers. The owners are making huge profits. Wine is ridiculously Expensive in Krakow, coffee is Overpriced as is Seafood and Fish. Many Clubs and Bars now charge Entry Fees. Rent is Higher than any other City in PL. Designer Clothes are Double the Price of in England, everyone is just sick of these High Prices, it’s just Krakow not New York City.. maybe the Prices are aimed at Tourists but it’s Not nice

[@benbenson6994]

Why change money revolute and other cards available

[@travelwithcol4625]

Yes Revolut, Starling & Monzo are great but you need cash for some things in Krakow such as the shops at the Cloth Hall are cash online, Golf buggy Tour and Horse ride cash only, a few of the pubs and restaurants are cash and some street taxis too. Please Subscribe to my Channel @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 for more of my Guided Tours from Poland

[@krokeman]

@@travelwithcol4625 Why won't you simply go to ATM with your debit card? Your bank should give you the option to change currency at reasonable price.

[@Deadsmegma]

Im from Ireland, and took in Ukrainian mom and her 3 kids... Happy to show photos to these scammers lol

[@travelwithcol4625]

I was told that some are scammers and some are real but it’s hard to know which ones are working for legitimate charities, people here told me that some of the charities have a bad name if you Google them.. I’m fully in support of Ukraine 100% against this illegal invasion by the way but I worry about handing cash to people who ask for money on the streets with a Money box

[@raydegs1602]

Where's the police 😩

[@travelwithcol4625]

That’s another Problem! Someone tried to break into my flat and the Police too over 1 hour to arrive after calling the Emergency line, when they arrived they walked straight past the intruder, I saw this through the key hole. I’m disappointed by the response time

[@merridybenton7028]

Walked down the main street you mentioned and didnt hear anyone asking for money for ukraine. Maybe they have been caught out but also that war is less in the news these days.

[@travelwithcol4625]

There are hundreds of Ukranian Sales people around Krakow asking Tourists for money! They work from the main market square and on streets such as Florianska street. Thanks for the contribution and please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 to see more of my Guided Tours from Poland Merridy

[@SandraHof]

A couple things you mentioned are good warnings-like the ladies in the evening inviting men to go for drinks. But some other things just involve common sense. Or they are things common to most tourist cities, as such as the money exchange offices.Also some things you mentioned are not "scams"-charging extra for milk or butter at restaurants, fines for not validating tram/bus tickets and fines for not crossing the street legally. I am a 68 year old widow from the US who has lived in beautiful Kraków for 11 years. Not once have I been scammed or been a victim of crime. I have traveled over much of Europe. From what I have experienced living here and traveling extensively, I feel you rather over dramatized several things about Kraków. For people visiting here in the future, just use common sense as you would in any tourist city.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thanks 🙏 for your Opinions Sandra! I have also lived in Krakow for 10 years. I work in the Tourism industry so I have actually met people who have been scammed or robbed here and Fined. As I said at the start of the Video it was ways Not be Overcharged or Misled, I was shocked recently to be charged extra for a tiny drop of milk with my Tea so the tea came to €5 which is much more than in the UK. The Money Changing offices Advertising an Amazing rate Zloty to £ € outside is totally Misleading and the tourists only realise after changing their Money, I wanted to warn people. I was fined for crossing the road at the square with the chairs, hidden Police camera, it was not clear where and when to cross and I was confused, it’s nice to raise awareness! Yea Krakow has Beautiful Architecture and there are so many reasons to visit here but Inflation is so high here, on my other Videos I promote how wonderful the City is but I wanted to also show people the Negative aspects too and the Things to watch out for here! For more of my Guided Tours from Poland then please Subscribe @ Travel with Col

[@pluki1357]

This video is ca 12 min long. How many of those „lots and lots of homeless” can you spot there?

[@travelwithcol4625]

I have lived in Krakow for 9 years! Go to Galeria Krackowska or Florianska and there are many homeless there daily although I love Poland! This is my only tour where I point out the things to avoid and watch out for here, all of my other Tours Promote krakow! Check out my Guided Tours please @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@pluki1357]

@@travelwithcol4625 Thanks for your replies. I guess my point was that the city in not overwhelmed with homeless people. I've been living here for almost 30 years now and believe me - in the 90-s and before Poland joined EU situation was worse. I get your point and also understand that you needed some content, but I wouldn't agree with the wording you used with respecect to that particular problem - which in fact is mariginal here nowadays. If at all - some homeless people are more visible e.g. at Dietla street where they'r being fed by Caritas. You can see them there standing in queue for food, its some 30-40 people. But even those are not a real problem, they usually are not agressive (althoug mainly they are alcohol addicts). All in all, I think your video is very informative and can be usefull for foreigers.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Thank you for your comments! The homeless in Krakow only approach foreigners so you might not notice them as a Polish Native. Yes there are less than before, I was told that they live by begging tourists for money and that’s how they get by. Please check out my other Tours from Poland @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625

[@Slanche1974]

I assume they are not Ukrainian men asking for money as they should be in their country fighting 🤔

[@travelwithcol4625]

👍 they are definitely Ukranian, both Men and Women. Hundreds of people on the main square and all the streets off the square, they use high pressure sales techniques.. you will see the girl at the start of the video. I get hit on by them every day, I refused to give one day and she said “I hope you sleep well tonight” I was told that many are scammers and some are real, it’s hard to know which ones are legit … any ideas how you can find out ?

[@Slanche1974]

@@travelwithcol4625 they should deport them, mem should not be on Poland unless they have a valid reasons, for women it's different, I will steer clear of them next week, I don't spend much time in the old town nowadays.

[@travelwithcol4625]

Ukranian people have an Automatic 3 year EU Visa! The Majority are Nice it’s only the Scammers hounding tourists in the streets of Krakow that are the problem… please Subscribe @ youtube.com/@travelwithcol4625 to watch more of my Guided Tours from Krakow and many other Polish cities before you come over

[@eliotness4029]

they are Ukrainian men asking for money and they should be in their country fighting . they DO fighting in internet in FB

[@travelwithcol4625]

It is Ukranian young men and girls who approach people asking for money here in krakow, I checked when they asked for money and they are from Ukraine.

[@marekmt1710]

Scamers from Ukraine

[@travelwithcol4625]

Maybe they are.. I’m not sure what country they are from but yes I would guess from Ukraine. It’s hard to know which ones are real and which ones are scammers.. they are very pushy and use hard sell sales techniques so I think the are Business Men behind it.