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    Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour

    2 hours

    Easy

    Experience Wawel Castle & Cathedral on a guided tour. See Renaissance art, royal chambers, chapels, and hear stories of kings, queens, and national heroes


    Experience the majesty of Wawel Castle and Cathedral—two of Kraków’s most iconic monuments—on a guided tour created for travelers with a passion for history and art. Rising above the city, Wawel Hill stands as a powerful symbol of Polish heritage and royal tradition shaped over centuries.


    Highlights:

    • Guided visit to Wawel Castle and Cathedral with priority access

    • Explore royal interiors, historic chapels, and priceless art collections

    • Discover stories of Polish kings, coronations, and national legends

    • Touch the Sigismund Bell for good fortune and sweeping views of Kraków


    With fast-track entry and a licensed local guide, enjoy a personal and insightful journey through Kraków’s most prestigious landmark—ideal for admirers of history, architecture, and culture.


    Itinerary:

    Wawel Castle / 1h / Admission Ticket Included

    Your expert guide will take you through the magnificent State Rooms of the Royal Castle, now a renowned museum. Admire refined Renaissance interiors, impressive tapestries, and masterpieces from the Lanckoroński collection. Exhibits of porcelain, arms, and Eastern art—including Europe’s largest collection of Ottoman tents—highlight Poland’s unique cultural crossroads.


    Wawel Cathedral / 1h / Admission Ticket Included

    Continue to the Gothic Wawel Cathedral, the ceremonial heart of the Polish monarchy. Marvel at richly decorated chapels, gilded domes, and intricate craftsmanship. Ascend the tower for panoramic city views and the opportunity to touch the Sigismund Bell, then descend into the royal crypts where Poland’s most influential rulers and visionaries are buried.


    Meeting point: plac Swietej Marii Magdaleny, 31-044 Krakow. Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument.  They will hold an Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour  sign.  ( click to go to the Google maps )        

    Endpoint: Wawel Cathedral, Krakow                 

    ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040

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    What's included?

      Guided experience with a licensed local specialist in Kraków’s royal heritage

      Skip-the-line entry to one permanent exhibition at Wawel Castle (subject to availability)

      Admission to the renowned Wawel Cathedral, venue of Polish royal coronations

      About 2 hours of guided walking across the castle grounds

      Audio headsets included for groups of 9 participants or more

      Exclusions
        Please note

          Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. After the group has entered, it will not be possible to join late, and tickets are non-refundable.

          All group tours are conducted in a single language chosen at the time of booking.

          Group size is limited to a maximum of 30 participants, in line with museum regulations.

          Please note that the meeting point is not on Wawel Hill; the exact location is provided on your voucher.

          A dress code is enforced in places of worship and selected museums: clothing must cover shoulders and knees, and shorts or sleeveless tops are not permitted. 

          What to bring