Krakow: Old Town by Golf Cart, Wawel, & Wieliczka Salt Mine
ID: GYG407135-739132
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
See the historic sights of Krakow Old Town aboard a golf cart before taking guided tours of Wawel Castle and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, entry tickets and lunch included.
Spend the day exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this multi-stop Krakow tour, lunch included. Visit the most important places of the Old Town in a comfortable and eco-friendly golf cart vehicle, then embark on guided tours of Wawel Castel and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
During this sightseeing tour in a heated electric golf car, see the oldest of Krakow's historic area and some of the most iconic parts of this UNESCO heritage-listed city.
Explore the Planty Park with the remains of medieval walls and the Krakow Barbican and drive through Main Market Square where you can spot the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica. See the Latin Quarter with the Collegium Maius courtyard.
Listen to your audio guide as you pass the Baroque 17th-century Church of St. Anne, the Academy of Fine Arts, St. Florian’s Church, the 13th-century Gothic Franciscan Monastery, and the Papal Window.
Next, take a look at the Wawel Royal Cathedral and Wawel Royal Castle in all its glory and go inside to visit the symbol of Krakow and one of the most important museums in Poland.
Following alongside an expert local guide, take in the museum’s collection of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain, and furniture.
Visit the chambers that display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August, Italian Renaissance paintings from the Lanckoronski collection, and the Wawel collections of Asian and Middle Eastern art featuring the largest collection of tents in Europe.
Experience the museum's permanent exhibitions that recreate the appearance of rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
After getting to know the castle and cathedral, take a break and have a traditional Polish lunch (included).
Next, go to Wieliczka, a small town 10 km from Krakow where you can find one of the largest ancient salt mines in Europe.
Follow a more than 3-km-long route and see more than 20 halls, including the unique St. Kinga's Church. Explore the underground church that’s richly decorated with chandeliers, carvings, and sculptures.
The depth of the mine is 340 meters and the total length of corridors and tunnels is over 245 kilometers. The mine also features a special curative microclimate in the mine and the sanatorium at a depth of 135 m.
Highlights
- See the most important sights of the Old Town with an audio guide
- Learn about the life of Polish rulers
- Explore the Wawel Castle and Cathedral with a local guide
- Discover the wonders of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Get a taste of traditional Polish cuisine during lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Part of the tour requires a lot of walking and is operated by a live guide (inside the museums). The rest of the tour includes an audio guide
Children 0-3 years old using the free ticket must sit on an adult's lap while driving
It is quite cool in the Salt Mine (between 14° C and 16° C)
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
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
The boarding point is at Mały Rynek. Look for a golf cart labeled "excursions.city."
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.