Krakow: Wawel Castle Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Tour with English Guide - Shared Group
ID: GYG414337-751415
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore Wawel Castle on this skip-the-line guided tour. See its fantastic art exhibitions, discover the royal chambers, and learn about Poland’s rich royal history.
Wawel Castle was the residence of the royal family of Poland till 1795. It is a source of great Polish pride and stands as one of the most spectacular buildings on the top of Wawel Hill. During your tour of the castle, you will get the chance to witness the grandeur of Poland’s past as you pass through the magnificent halls of the castle.
Presently, the castle also houses a museum that includes beautiful artefacts preserved from the historic times when kings and queens ruled the country. During your tour, you will also visit the Royal private apartments adorned with exquisite tapestries, paintings and chandeliers. The castle serves as a premier art museum and also includes an Oriental Art section with the largest collection of Ottoman tents in the European continent.
This 14th-century castle built by King Casimir II the Great was at the top of its opulence in the 16th century when King Sigismund the Old commissioned the castle to be expanded and built into what it looks like today. Once you are in the castle, you will be transported into the era of kings and queens as your guide shares information about the royals who once lived in the castle and the myths surrounding this beautiful place.
You will also get to see the Wawel exhibition, which displays objects uncovered during archaeological excavations around the region. It also includes scale models of buildings and other architectural elements. Wawel Castle is recognized as a Unesco World Heritage site and is known to have immense cultural and historical significance in Poland.
Highlights
- Explore Royal Chambers in Wawel Castle with a licenced Guide
- Admire how the Polish kings lived centuries ago
- Skip the ticket line and don't waste your time in long lines
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The entrances ticket costs 30zl or 7€ and is excluded from the price. You will pay that to the organizer on the day of the tour
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts.
Wait at the end of Kanonicza Street. It is a long cobblestone street. Place where cobblestone reaches the asphalt street.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
