Visit one of the must-see points on the map of Krakow - the Royal Residence in Wawel. Hear about the history of monarchs and great people who found their final resting place in the Cathedral.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 - 7.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the former residence of Polish kings
- Admire collections of paintings, prints, sculptures
- Skip the long lines and enjoy anecdotes from your local guide
Full description
Step into history with a guided tour of the former residence of Polish kings and a symbol of statehood, Wawel Castle. Discover the castle, which became a museum in 1930, and hosts a vast collection of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain, and furniture.
See inside the chambers that display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and the magnificent renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection. Explore the Wawel collections of eastern art, one of the largest and most important collections of tents in Europe.
Learn all about how the castle is also an important center for the conservation of art. Feel like you’re walking back through time as you discover the permanent exhibitions which decorated the way they would have been during the renaissance and baroque periods.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Ticket to the state rooms
- Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
- Food and drinks
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Meeting point
On the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument The guide with the "excursions.city" sign
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes