Krakow: Skip-the-Line Wawel Castle and Hill Guided Tour
ID: GYG366580-656275
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
See the State Rooms in Wawel Castle, and experience the rich heritage of the rule of Polish Kings. Take advantage of skip-the-line tickets to avoid a long queue and learn its history from a licensed live guide. It’s must-do while visiting Krakow!
Get an excellent lesson on Wawel Castle and see inside the State Rooms with a local expert guide. Skip the line easily with fast track ticketed entrance to Wawel Castle and save 2-3 hours, leaving you to see as much as you can. Enjoy a small-group experience of no more than 15 participants as you discover Wawel Castle.
First, admire the beauty of Wawel Hill and the courtyard. See the defensive walls, giant gates, and towers which served as protection for this important site. Inside the castle, visit the State Rooms which house a variety of exhibitions with historical artifacts dating back to Medieval times. Explore the elegant rooms which have hosted many important royal and political figures throughout the centuries, such as King Zygmunt III and Wladyslaw Lokietek. Discover ancient paintings, amazing furniture, and stunning tapestries as you learn about the history of the castle with your guide. One of the rooms has an extraordinary ceiling - remember to look up and see 30 sculptures of heads placed in the roof. Hear interesting stories about events which took place in these halls, as your knowledgeable licensed guide will tell you everything!
Highlights
- Follow a local expert guide and see why Wawel Castle was admitted to UNESCO-list
- Visit a top attraction in Krakow: the Wawel Castle State Rooms
- Enjoy a tour in a small group of up to 15 people, and avoid other crowded tours
- Avoid long queues and use skip-the-line tickets to save over 2 hours
- See what luxury and wealth meant centuries ago for Polish Kings inside the State Rooms
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please check your email the day before the tour in order to receive important information
• Please note that this is a group tour which means that other participants may join
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Castle State Rooms are included in the ticket price
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide in front of John Paul II Monument, Wawel 3, 31-001 Krakow
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.