Wawel Castle: 5-hour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Private Tour from KrakowCity, Historical and Theme Tours

Cracow Visit Local Tours

Overview

Join a Wawel Castle tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and grandeur of Poland's past. Explore the lavish royal residences, marvel at the stunning Wawel Basilica, and descend into the hallowed crypts where Polish kings and national heroes are laid to rest.

Highlights

◾ Visit the main royal chambers, and take a look at the furniture, interior design, weapons, tapestries and many other artifacts
◾ See the Royal Basilica and get enchanted with its beauty and treasures
◾ Go down into the crypts with several national heroes buried inside

About this Experience

✔ Safety measures apply
✔ private tour
✔ No booking fees

TOUR DURATION: 5.5 hours
STARTING TIME: 11.00 am
MEETING POINT: St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument
LANGUAGE/S: English & Polish (tell us your preferred language during booking)
OPENING SEASONS: Year-round
WHO CAN COME: Wawel Castle tour is suitable for everyone

Description - What to expect

Start your Wawel Castle tour heading to the Royal Castle, to experience a significant part of Poland’s history. Learn about the Polish kings, queens, knights, and aristocrats who used to live here. Get familiar with different epochs and architectural styles, examples of which can be found everywhere within the Wawel Hill Royal Castle.

Next, visit the Wawel Basilica, the crowning place of Polish kings and queens. Inside the Royal
Arch-cathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus on Wawel Hill, you are going to hear more stories about Poland’s glory days and see its magnificent interior with historical works of art. Finally, step down into the underground crypts where kings and national heroes are buried.

What's included, what's not

✔ Professional Guide
✔ Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition (State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments or ✔ Crown Treasury subject to availability)
✔ A ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
✔ A ticket to the Rynek Underground Museum
✔ Lunch

Why choose this experience

Here are the key reasons why you should choose the Wawel Castle tour experience:

◾Immersion in Polish History: The Wawel Castle complex is a treasure trove of Polish history, and this tour provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore its rich past.
◾Architectural Diversity: Your Wawel Castle tour will help you appreciate the evolution of the castle's design and the cultural influences that shaped its evolution over the centuries.
◾Profound Insights: The knowledgeable guide leading the Wawel Castle tour will provide invaluable insights, bringing the history and significance of the Wawel Castle complex to life.
◾Spiritual Significance: The Wawel Basilica, with its stunning interior and the crypt housing the final resting places of Polish royalty and heroes, holds immense spiritual and cultural significance.
◾Comprehensive Experience: This Wawel Castle tour offers a well-rounded exploration of the Wawel Castle complex, ensuring you don't miss any of the key highlights.

By choosing the Wawel Castle tour, you'll embark on a journey that immerses you in the grandeur and historical significance of one of Poland's most iconic landmarks.

Good to know - practical information

◾The Wawel Cathedral is an active place of religious worship. During important religious, state or jubilee events or visits of important guests, admission to the cathedral, royal tombs or the bell tower may be suspended without announcing the reasons. In such a situation, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.
◾A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.