Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour

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Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour
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Top rated
4.6669035 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6669035 out of 5 stars
1408 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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Natasha – Italy

The best way to have a dive into the culture and history of Poland. The guide was very nice and was able to answer the questions the whole group asked. Highly recommended

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Colette – United Kingdom

No queuing up. Guide was extremely knowledgeable & easy to understand. Head sets were great so didn’t miss what guide ( who had microphone) said if you weren’t right next to her. Royal apartments & artwork exhibitions were intersecting. Cathedral was stunning. Would definitely recommend this short 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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4.7 /5

based on 1408 reviews

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  • Value for money
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Natasha – ItalyJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The best way to have a dive into the culture and history of Poland. The guide was very nice and was able to answer the questions the whole group asked. Highly recommended
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Colette – United KingdomJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
No queuing up. Guide was extremely knowledgeable & easy to understand. Head sets were great so didn’t miss what guide ( who had microphone) said if you weren’t right next to her. Royal apartments & artwork exhibitions were intersecting. Cathedral was stunning. Would definitely recommend this short tour.
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Ann – United KingdomMay 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Helen was amazing. She was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and hosted our small tour with a calm professionalism. We were given a wealth of information on not only the history of the castle and cathedral, but of Krakow itself. A fantastic tour!

Response from provider

May 20, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour. It means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep delivering great experiences. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

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