Cracow Art Tour: Da Vinci & Czartoryski Museum

Enjoy a in-depth visit to Krakow’s most prestigious museum — the Czartoryski Museum. With  alocal licensed guide, you’ll explore masterpieces of European art, learn about Poland’s royal collections, and hear fascinating stories behind each exhibit.

Highlights:

• Admire Da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine — up close, without crowds

• Enjoy a in-depth tour with a licensed art expert

• Explore the prestigious Czartoryski Museum’s royal art collection

• See masterpieces by Rembrandt, Matejko, and other European icons

• Experience world-class art in peace and comfort — no rush, no crowds

During your visit, you’ll explore the museum’s highlights — from medieval art and royal portraits to Renaissance treasures and historic artifacts. Among them, Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine, one of only four female portraits by the master. Your guide will share the stories of the Czartoryski family, Poland’s greatest art collectors, and how their collection survived wars and exile.

Join this tour to admire world-famous works of art, meticulously curated into a unique collection. Don't miss this opportunity while in Krakow!

Itinerary:

Barbican /  10 min / Admission Ticket Not Included
Meet your licensed art expert by the Barbican, one of Krakow’s most iconic medieval landmarks. During a short walk toward the Czartoryski Museum, your guide will introduce the story of Krakow’s art heritage and the fascinating history of the Czartoryski family collection.

Czartoryski Museum / 1h20min / Admission Ticket included
Upon arrival, begin your exploration of the Czartoryski Museum — one of Poland’s oldest and most prestigious art institutions. With your expert guide, admire masterpieces and rare artifacts that reflect centuries of European and Polish artistry.

The highlight of your visit is a close encounter with Leonardo da Vinci’s “Lady with an Ermine.” Unlike in crowded international galleries, here you can appreciate this world-famous painting from up close — every brushstroke, every detail, every whisper of genius just within reach.

Your guide will share captivating insights into the painting’s symbolism, its wartime fate, and the remarkable efforts to bring it back to Poland. You’ll also see works by Rembrandt, Jan Matejko, and other masters, gaining a deep understanding of how art shaped Krakow’s identity.

Enjoy interacting with works of art in beautiful surroundings and with expert commentary.

Meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Barbican (ul. Basztowa). The entrance is located opposite the Florianska Gate (Brama Floriańska)(click to go to the Google maps)
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Endpoint: ul. Pijarska 15, 31-015 Kraków  
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