Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour
ID: GYG433470-780868
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Visit and admire the Gothic Wawel Cathedral and the Royal Wawel Castle. Learn about the Polish kings and queens of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Discover the residence of Polish kings at the Royal Wawel Castle and visit Wawel Cathedral on a guided tour in Krakow. Let your guide teach you about the royal history of Poland.
Make your way to the castle after meeting your guide at St. Mary Magdalene Square.
Explore Wawel Castle with your guide as you learn about the history of the Polish monarchy. See the castle's vast collection of paintings, sculptures, fabrics, furniture and other treasures.
Visit the king's royal chambers and see how the kings of Poland once lived. Have a look at the famous tapestries of King Zygmunt August and the magnificent Renaissance paintings of the Lanckoronski collection.
Afterward, enter the stately Wawel Cathedral for a tour. Admire the Gothic architecture and see the place where Poland's kings were crowned.
Highlights
- Go back to the time of kings and queens as you tour the imposing Wawel Castle
- Learn about the rich history of the Polish monarchy from your guide
- See the paintings, sculptures, and other artistic treasures in Wawel Castle
- Visit the king's royal chambers to see how the monarchs once lived
- Admire the imposing Gothic architecture on a tour of Wawel Cathedral
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 Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.
Meet your guide at St. Mary Magdalene Square. They will be at the Piotr Skarga Monument holding an "excursions.city" sign.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
