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Spend a day discovering the history, culture and World Heritage Sites of Krakow's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Visit the Wawel Royal Castle State Rooms, Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Jagiellonian University Courtyards and Old Synagogue.
Highlights:
• Discover the turbulent history and legends of Krakow with a 5-Star Private Guide
• Skip the lines to 3 top-rated attractions: Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral and St. Mary’s Basilica
• Witness the power and wealth of Polish monarchs by exploring their state rooms, royal chapels and crypts
• Visit the Old Synagogue and learn about life in the Jewish Quarter under the Nazi occupation
• See the ancient quads of the Jagiellonian University, where Nicolaus Copernicus graduated
Spend a day discovering the history, culture and World Heritage Sites of Krakow's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Visit the Wawel Royal Castle State Rooms, Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Jagiellonian University Courtyards and Old Synagogue.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Sheep&Dragon Cafe, Straszewskiego 2, 31-101 Kraków, Poland
Itinerary
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Meet your guide in front of the Sheep&Dragon Cafe, Straszewskiego 2, 31-101 Kraków, Poland
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Wawel Royal Castle
We'll start the day with a visit to Krakow’s most popular attraction and the world’s first World Heritage Site: the Wawel Royal Castle. With skip-the-line tickets you'll get in without waiting in long lines and admire the richly decorated State Rooms of the medieval residence of Polish kings.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Wawel Cathedral
You will also skip the lines to the Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and former coronation site.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Wawel Hill
From Wawel Hill, you will follow the Royal Route to the Old Town, passing the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, St Andrew’s Church, and many historical palaces.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)
Your Private Guide will share many interesting stories from the Middle Ages as you wander around the Market Square, admiring the Cloth Hall, Town Hall Tower and other medieval monuments.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6St Mary's Basilica
Like in the old days, you may hear the legendary St Mary’s Trumpet Call played from the towers of St. Mary’s Basilica (skip-the-line tickets are included).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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After lunch break at a recommended local establishment, your Private Guide will take you to the courtyards of the Jagiellonian University, the world's 13th oldest continually operating university whose alumni includes the Renaissance polymath Nicolaus Copernicus.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8
Later, you will have the opportunity to learn about the events of World War II and the Holocaust as you explore Kazimierz, the former Jewish Quarter. Here, you will walk through the famed Schindler’s passage
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9
Visit the Old Synagogue, which was the center of Kraków's Jewish community until WWII. The guide will also show you other Jewish heritage sites, such as the Tempel Synagogue, and give you recommendations on what to order from a local Jewish cafe.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time. Being late may prevent you from joining this tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets are purchased in advance to allow you to get in faster without queuing at the ticket office. Regular tickets will be purchased on the spot.
- Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
- The Old Synagogue is closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
- The Wawel Castle State Rooms are closed on Mondays, so we may replace it with another attraction.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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