Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour

plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny, Kraków, Polska, Krakow, Poland
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
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.

What to remember

Important info

  • 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
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What's included
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Ticket to Wawel Castle State Rooms. Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral. Guided tour
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Highlights

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

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
All Poland Sp. z o.o.
Meeting Point

Meet your guide in St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. Look for them holding a sign with "excursions.city".