Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour
Do this because
- Marvel at Wawel Hill's rocky exterior towering over the banks of the Vistula River
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage List Wawel Castle, the most popular museum in Krakow, with a guide
- Learn the facts and more interesting rumors about the lives of Polish kings and queens
- Admire the Gothic Wawel Cathedral, a site visited by many historic figures and famous people
What to expect
Enter the most visited museum in Krakow, the UNESCO World Heritage List Wawel Castle, on a guided tour. Leading up to the castle, admire the rocky outcropping of Wawel Hill towering over the banks of the Vistula River that once was the seat of secular and ecclesiastical power.
On your tour you will see the Royal chambers, as well as the Wawel Cathedral, on an experience that you'll never forget.
The former residence of Polish kings and a symbol of statehood became a museum in 1930. Inside its collections hold paintings, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain and furniture. Permanent exhibitions recreate the appearance of the rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The chambers display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August, Renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection, and the Eastern art contaisn the largest collection of tents in Europe.
Important to know
- To receive the reduced student rate, Students (age 18-26) must show a valid student ID card when joining the tour
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums
- No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
- You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- The Wawel Cathedral is an active place of religious worship. During important religious, state or jubilee events or visits of important guests, admission to the cathedral, royal tombs or the bell tower may be suspended without announcing the reasons. In such a situation, the tour operator reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex
What’s included
Ticket to Wawel Castle State Rooms
Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
Guided tour
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
All Poland Sp. z o.o.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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