Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour

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Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour
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Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
1491 reviews

Visit and admire the Gothic Wawel Cathedral and the Royal Wawel Castle. Learn about the Polish Kings and Queens of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

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Duration 2 hours
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English, French, Spanish, Polish, German, Italian

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Rachel – Germany

Helen was phenomenal. Her passion for not only the specific subject matter but Poland as a whole was so inspiring. She was kind, welcoming, and a wonderful steward of the facilities. I would take another tour with her for sure.

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Jack – United States

This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! If you’re a history buff you will especially enjoy this tour. Our guide Anna was incredible! She was so kind and always appreciated questions. 10/10 tour!!!!

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Highlights

  • Visit the UNESCO-Listed Wawel Castle
  • Learn about Polish Kings and Queens and their secrets
  • Admire the Gothic Wawel Cathedral
  • Go to the Royal chambers

Full description

See all that magnificent things with an expert local guide. Explore the residence of Polish kings at the Royal Wawel Castle, becoming one of the most important museums in Poland since 1930.

See a vast collection of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain, and furniture, recreating the appearance of the rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Visit the Royal chambers that display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and magnificent Renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection. See also the Wawel collections of Eastern art contain the most important, and largest collection of tents in Europe.

Get entrance to the Wawel Cathedral and admire the Gothic structure that was once a sanctuary where Polish monarchs were crowned.

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • Entry ticket to one permanent exhibition (State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments, or Crown Treasury, subject to availability)
  • Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • 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
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From $57 per person

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4.7 out of 5 stars

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Rachel – GermanyJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Helen was phenomenal. Her passion for not only the specific subject matter but Poland as a whole was so inspiring. She was kind, welcoming, and a wonderful steward of the facilities. I would take another tour with her for sure.
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Jack – United StatesJuly 8, 2025 – Verified booking
This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! If you’re a history buff you will especially enjoy this tour. Our guide Anna was incredible! She was so kind and always appreciated questions. 10/10 tour!!!!
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Herbert – United StatesJuly 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Enjoyed the guide as she was very knowledgeable on the history of the castle and the cathedral.

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Activity provider:
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