Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour
Attractions & guided tours

Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
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$46.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, Spanish, Polish, French, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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.

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What's included
  • check Ticket to Wawel Castle State Rooms
  • check Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
  • check Guided tour
Where

plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny, Kraków, Polska

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. Look for them holding a sign with "excursions.city".
What to remember
  • 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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Provider
All Poland Sp. z o.o.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

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Service

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Value for money

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Veramente brava l’accompagnatrice. Sono stato soddisfatto del servizio ricevuto

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ho scelto questo tour in italiano perché sapevo della ricchezza e bellezza della cattedrale. Guida esaustiva e preparata.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Una visita molto bella e la nostra guida è stata molto gentile, disponibile e simpatica. Ci siamo trovate molto bene.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ottima guida: una signora gentile e preparata

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Que de belles découvertes, j'ai appris beaucoup de choses, la guide était très professionnelle.

  • Van essen

    From United States of America - December 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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