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A person presenting in a gallery with a large painting and a vase on a table. 2
A collection of ornate ceramic plates and vases on display. 3
An art gallery with a large framed painting and a decorative ceiling. 4
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By CRACOW LOCAL TOURS

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Free cancellation available
Price is €54 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Skip-the-line guided tour of Wawel Castle and Cathedral
    • Explore royal chambers, art collections, and historic chapels
    • Learn about Polish kings, coronations, and national history
    • Climb the tower to see the Sigismund Bell and panoramic views

Activity location

    • Krakow
    • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny, 31-044 Kraków, Poland | Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. They will hold an Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour sign.
    • Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Group French Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€54.00 x 1 Adult€54.00
Total
Price is €54.00

Group Italian Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€54.00 x 1 Adult€54.00
Total
Price is €54.00

German Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
€54.00 x 1 Adult€54.00
Total
Price is €54.00

Group Polish Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Polish
Language options: Polish
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
€54.00 x 1 Adult€54.00
Total
Price is €54.00

Group Spanish Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
€54.00 x 1 Adult€54.00
Total
Price is €54.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour led by a certified local expert in Kraków’s royal history
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fast-track access to one permanent Wawel Castle exhibition(availability varies)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance to the iconic Wawel Cathedral — site of royal coronations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Approximately 2-hour walking tour through the castle complex
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets provided for all groups of 9 or more guests
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage, Pets, Smoking
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Experience the grandeur of Wawel Castle and Cathedral, two of Kraków’s most iconic landmarks, on a guided tour that combines history, art, and royal heritage. Wawel Hill stands as a symbol of Polish statehood, preserving centuries of tradition and cultural achievement.

Discover the elegant State Rooms of the Royal Castle, featuring Renaissance interiors, intricate tapestries, and masterpieces from the Lanckoroński collection. The collections of porcelain, arms, and Eastern art reflect Poland’s historic cultural connections.

Continue to the Gothic cathedral where Polish monarchs were crowned and buried. Admire richly decorated chapels, climb the tower to view the Sigismund Bell, and explore the royal crypts.

With priority access and a licensed guide, enjoy a rich and engaging experience at one of Kraków’s most important historical sites — perfect for lovers of history, art, and architecture.

Location

Activity location

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    • Krakow
    • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny, 31-044 Kraków, Poland | Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. They will hold an Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour sign.
    • Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny, 31-044 Kraków, Poland | Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument. They will hold an Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour sign.
    • Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland