Guided Tour of the Wawel Castle & Cathedral in Cracow Italian Tour
ID: GYG645505-O-1183045
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Gothic Wawel Cathedral and the majestic Royal Wawel Castle and gain insight into Poland's rich cultural heritage.
Embark on a journey through history with the expertise of a knowledgeable local guide as you explore the Royal Wawel Castle, a cornerstone of Polish heritage and culture since 1930.
Marvel at a diverse array of artistic treasures including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and more, meticulously curated to recreate the opulence of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Step into the Royal chambers adorned with the famed tapestries of Zygmunt August and exquisite Renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection. Explore the Wawel collections boasting Eastern art, featuring Europe's largest and most significant collection of tents.
Gain access to the awe-inspiring Wawel Cathedral, a stunning Gothic masterpiece where Polish monarchs once received their coronations, and immerse yourself in its grandeur and historical significance.
Highlights
- Admire the Gothic Wawel Cathedral
- Go to the Royal chambers
- Visit the UNESCO-Listed Wawel Castle
- Learn about Polish Kings and Queens and their secrets
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT 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 activity provider reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another visit within the castle complex.
Meet your guide on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument.
The guide will be holding an "excursions.city" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
