Krakow: Wawel Royal Hill Guided Tour Tour in English - Shared
ID: GYG62180-87041
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Visit Wawel Hill, Krakow's number one tourist attraction. Join a guided tour to discover the site from where Polish royalty reigned over Poland. See the most important places on Wawel Hill.
Join a guided tour of the Wavel Royal Hill, one of the most important hills in Poland. This was where Polish kings and queens reigned over Poland. Your guide will tell you about the secrets of the royals and show you the most important places within the Wawel Hill.
After meeting your guide, you will pass by the most expensive hotel in Cracow, which has hosted HRH Prince Charles and President Bush. You are then going to stop by the house of Jan Długosz, the legendary Polish historian, from where you will have a magnificent view over the Wawel Hill.
Then, start to go uphill, passing through the Arms Gate, and stopping by the monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko, one of the most important Polish heroes. Walk past the entrance to the Wawel Cathedral.
Continue in the direction of the Crypt of the Silver Bells, which is the burial place for President Lech Kaczynski and his spouse. Then, head to the Austrian Hospital, from where you will be able to see a beautiful panorama of Krakow.
You are then going to pass by Sandomierska Tower and go downhill through the Bernardyńska Gate, eventually leading to the cave of the Wawel Dragon.
Highlights
- Tour the Wawel Hill with a knowledgeable local guide
- Learn about Polish kings and queens and their secrets
- Meet the Wawel Dragon
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please ensure you are on time. Being late may prevent you from joining the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Kanonicza 9 Street, in front of the Pontifical Universityof John Paul II. At the St. Mary Magdalene Square.
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.