Krakow: Wawel Cathedral Guided Tour with Admission Tickets

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover one of Krakow’s most popular attractions, Wawel Cathedral, on this educational and insightful guided tour. As you explore, learn about this history-rich site and admire the Sigismund Bell, the Royal Tombs, and the Cathedral Museum.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
The duration of this tour is 2 hours, you will explore Wawel Hill and Wawel Cathedral (tickets are included).

3-hour: Wawel Hill, Cathedral & Castle
The duration of this tour is 3 hours, you will explore Wawel Hill, Wawel Cathedral (regular tickets included) and Wawel Castle State Rooms (skip-the-line tickets included).

The tour begins at the meeting point near Wawel Castle where you’ll receive a warm greeting from your guide. Enjoy the opportunity to explore this fascinating castle from the outside and marvel at some of its most important features such as the defensive walls, Wawel dragon, the castle courtyard, and more.

What's Included

Admission ticket to Wawel Cathedral
Sightseeing in a small group maximum of 15 people
Guided tour of Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Hill
Live tour commentary in foreign chosen language
Extended 3-hours version: guided tour and skip-the-line tickets to Wawel Castle State Rooms

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Zamek Wawel 2, 33-332 Kraków, Poland, in front of John Paul II Monument

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide Zamek Wawel 2, 33-332 Kraków, Poland, in front of John Paul II Monument

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Wawel Royal Castle

    The tour begins at the meeting point near Wawel Castle where you’ll receive a warm greeting from your guide. Enjoy the opportunity to explore this fascinating castle from the outside and marvel at some of its most important features such as the defensive walls, Wawel dragon, the castle courtyard, and more. As you wander, listen to your guide share intriguing facts about the castle, its history, and its former inhabitants.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Wawel Cathedral

    Head inside Wawel Cathedral next, which is even more impressive than its imposing exterior, and is considered to be the Polish Notre Dame. The cathedral is one of the most significant historical places in Poland and it’s importance is still preserved to this day. Spend some time exploring the cathedral, learning about its incredible history that spans 1000 years, and listening to your guide share stories about the events that have taken place here including the coronation of Polish monarchs. As you amble around, admire the stunning artistic architecture that has been influenced by the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicist, and Modern era. There’s also time to learn about the many great Polish people buried at the cathedral including Polish royalty, national heroes, saints, poets, and more.

    1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket included

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
Supplied by Rosotravel - Wawel Castle and other Tours

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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