Wawel Castle & Old Town Tour in Krakow: Skip the Line and Explore Medieval History
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Kraków
Discover the captivating history of Krakow on a tour of Wawel Castle and the Old Town. Skip the line and immerse yourself in medieval times as you explore the castle's interior and stroll along the Royal Road.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - Visit huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe’s medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall
  • St Mary’s Basilica - One of the most famous of Poland’s churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers of different hights and surprisingly richly decorated insight
  • Stare Miasto - The 13th century merchants’ town is home to Europe’s largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with magnificent interiors, 14th century fortifications
  • Wawel Royal Castle - Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country’s rulers governed Poland for five centuries, this castle is a symbol of the independent Polish state. The entrence is possible for request
  • Wawel Cathedral - National shrine known for its superb religious art including the giant bell of Zygmunt of 1520, one of the world’s largest, and the burial place of many Polish kings and their families. Entrence is in free parts of Cathedral in opening hours.
  • Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) - Considered the world’s oldest shopping mall, the present Renaissance structure dates from 1555 and features in its interior many food stalls and small shops, terrace cafes and flower stands
  • Planty Park - A scenic walkway that circles a park around the Old Town
  • Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow - Decorated with vibrant colors and Stanislaw Wyspianski’s famous stained glass window \
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Castle State Rooms
  • Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group
  • Tips about local restaurants, patisseries, pubs
  • Walking tour of Krakow’s Old Town and Wawel Castle led by licensed guide
What's Not Included
  • Pickup from hotels in Krakow
Additional Information

Discover Krakow’s rich history by exploring its most remarkable sites. Witness the castle’s grand interior to experience the aura of the Middle Ages, marvel at the magnificent Wawel Hill, trek along the Royal Road, and be enthralled by the Old Town’s splendid churches and monuments.

Select from our exceptional tour packages designed according to your preferences and interests. Review the details attentively since each package offers a unique itinerary.

4-Hour Guided Tour
In the 4-hour itinerary, you will journey through Krakow’s Old Town, Wawel Hill, and the State Rooms in Wawel Castle.

5-Hour Guided Tour
The 5-hour tour entails visiting Wawel Hill, exploring the State Rooms in Wawel Castle, and an extended tour of the Old Town’s attractions.

Kick off with the star attraction - the magnificent Wawel Castle. First, you will get the chance to examine this captivating castle from the outside, highlighting key features like its defense walls, the Wawel Dragon, Wawel Cathedral, and much more.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour in order to receive important information.
  • Please ensure you are on time. Being late may prevent you from joining the tour
  • Please note that it is a group tour which means that other participants may join the group
Location
Wawel 3
Wawel
Meet your guide in front of John Paul II Monument, Wawel 3, 31-001 Kraków
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Beverly_e
Oct 4, 2023
Very interesting tour - We enjoyed our tour guide’s knowledge of this beautiful city. She was easy to understand and shared her knowledge in an interesting way. We learned so much from her. She answered all of our our questions and recommended a couple of restaurants for us to try.
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