Cracow: Wawel Castle and Cathedral Guided Tour

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Experience Wawel Castle & Cathedral on a guided tour. See Renaissance art, royal chambers, chapels, and hear stories of kings, queens, and national heroes

Discover the splendor of Poland’s royal heritage on a guided tour of the Wawel Castle and Cathedral, Krakow’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched high on Wawel Hill, this complex was the seat of Polish kings for centuries and remains a powerful symbol of national identity.


Highlights:

• Step inside Poland’s royal residence with a licensed local guide

• Admire Wawel Castle’s Renaissance and Baroque royal chambers

• Discover the Gothic Wawel Cathedral, site of royal coronations

• Touch the mighty Sigismund Bell for good luck in the cathedral tower


With skip-the-line entry and an expert local guide, this tour offers more than sightseeing—it immerses you in the heart of Poland’s royal past. From magnificent art collections to centuries of tradition, the Wawel Castle and Cathedral experience is an unforgettable journey through history and culture.


Itinerary:

Wawel Castle / 1h / Admission Ticket Included

Meet your guide and begin your journey into the world of monarchy, faith, and art. Step inside the Royal Castle, transformed in 1930 into one of Poland’s most important museums. Wander through grand chambers filled with Renaissance and Baroque interiors, paintings, sculptures, porcelain, and military artifacts. Marvel at treasures such as Flemish tapestries commissioned by King Sigismund II Augustus and Italian Renaissance masterpieces from the Lanckoroński collection. You will also see Wawel’s unique collection of Eastern art, including the largest set of Ottoman tents in Europe.


Wawel Cathedral / 1h / Admission Ticket Included

The highlight of your visit is the Wawel Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that has witnessed the coronations, weddings, and funerals of Polish monarchs. Enter chapels and altars, then climb the tower to see the mighty Sigismund Bell—tradition says touching it brings good luck. Finally, descend to the crypts where kings, queens, poets, and national heroes rest, as your guide shares stories of power, devotion, and legacy.


Meeting point: plac Swietej Marii Magdaleny, 31-044 Krakow. Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument.  They will hold an excursions.city sign.  (click to go to the Google maps)         

Endpoint: Wawel Cathedral, Krakow                 

ENG Contact Number: +48 727 001 040

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What's included?

    Licensed local guide

    Skip-the-line entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition at Wawel Castle (State Rooms or Royal Private Apartments, or Crown Treasury — subject to availability)

    Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral

    Headsets for groups of 9+
     

    Exclusions
      Please note

        Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers cannot join and tickets are non-refundable. 

        All group tours are conducted in one language, selected at booking.

        Each tour is limited to a maximum of 30 participants, in accordance with the limits set by the museum.

        Please note that the meeting point is not located on the Wawel Hill, but at the location indicated on your voucher.

        A dress code applies for places of worship and selected museums: shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed; both men and women must cover knees and shoulders

        What to bring

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