Wawel Castle and Cathedral Guided Tour

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Wawel Castle and Cathedral Guided Tour
4.5909944 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5909944 out of 5 stars
533 reviews

Visit the Royal Residence at Wawel Castle, one of the must-see places in Krakow, on a guided trip. Hear about the monarchs and great people who found their final resting place in the Cathedral.

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Duration 2 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, German, Polish, Italian

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ANDREA – Austria

Overall, I would have liked more time to take in all the breathtaking views. You probably only get to go there once in a lifetime. The lady who led the tour was very pleasant and gave us a great deal of information. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it!

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Graham – United Kingdom

Extremely interesting and impressive. Good, well informed guide. Small group (only 4 of us) was welcome.

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Highlights

  • Visit the former residence of Polish kings
  • Admire collections of paintings, prints, sculptures
  • Skip the long lines and enjoy anecdotes from your local guide

Full description

Step into history with a guided tour of the former residence of Polish kings and a symbol of statehood, Wawel Castle. Discover the castle, which became a museum in 1930, and hosts a vast collection of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain, and furniture.

See inside the chambers that display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and the magnificent renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection. Explore the Wawel collections of eastern art, one of the largest and most important collections of tents in Europe.

Learn all about how the castle is also an important center for the conservation of art. Feel like you’re walking back through time as you discover the permanent exhibitions which decorated the way they would have been during the renaissance and baroque periods.

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition (subject to availability)
  • Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour includes an entry ticket to one permanent exhibition subject to availability and will visit the State Rooms, or Royal Private Apartments, or Crown Treasury.
  • 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 activity provider reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another visit within the castle complex

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 533 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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ANDREA – AustriaMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Overall, I would have liked more time to take in all the breathtaking views. You probably only get to go there once in a lifetime. The lady who led the tour was very pleasant and gave us a great deal of information. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it!
G
Graham – United KingdomMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Extremely interesting and impressive. Good, well informed guide. Small group (only 4 of us) was welcome.
K
Kerem Marc – AustriaApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a wonderful tour, thank you very much, Jacek!

Product ID: 397299

Activity provider:INTERCRAC Ltd.

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