Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour

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Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour
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4.6641455 out of 5 stars
1322 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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Vivian – United Kingdom

Our guide Alexandra, was excellent - patient with the group and extremely knowledgeable. She led us through the highlights of the upper floor of the Castle and the Cathedral. We also had a peak at the ornate tents which were a separate exhibition. There was an unexpected military procession inside the Castle forecourt which was a pleasant surprise but did mean we lost a bit of time and it felt a bit rushed at the end. This is good tour if you want a taste but if you want more time to explore every aspect, take a longer one.

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Victoria – United Kingdom

Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the castle and cathedral which made the tour very interesting & informative. The tour wasn’t rushed which allowed for us to take plenty of photos. Well worth a visit whilst in Krakow.

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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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  • Value for money
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Vivian – United KingdomMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Alexandra, was excellent - patient with the group and extremely knowledgeable. She led us through the highlights of the upper floor of the Castle and the Cathedral. We also had a peak at the ornate tents which were a separate exhibition. There was an unexpected military procession inside the Castle forecourt which was a pleasant surprise but did mean we lost a bit of time and it felt a bit rushed at the end. This is good tour if you want a taste but if you want more time to explore every aspect, take a longer one.
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Victoria – United KingdomMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the castle and cathedral which made the tour very interesting & informative. The tour wasn’t rushed which allowed for us to take plenty of photos. Well worth a visit whilst in Krakow.
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alex – United KingdomApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was well informed and clear english speaking. She gave us an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

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