Wawel Castle & Cathedral Skip the Line Small Group Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–3 hours
- Price from
- $118 / person
- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Rosotravel - Wawel Castle and other Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide In front of John Paul II Monument, Wawel 3, 31-001 Kraków.
Description
Visit the best parts of Wawel Castle and Cathedral. Use your skip the line tickets and enter the world of Royal history, valuable heritage and fascinating legends. Meet the history with your licensed live guide. It's a Must Do while visiting Krakow! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 1-hour: Wawel Cathedral, Hill & Courtyard Tour Join a 1-hour tour of Wawel Cathedral (ticket included), Wawel Hill and visit Wawel Castle Courtyard. 1-hour: Wawel State Rooms Tour Opt for 1-hour sightseeing of Wawel Castle State Rooms to explore inside the most important part of the Castle. Skip-the-line tickets are included. 3-hour: Wawel State Rooms, Royal Apartments, Hill & Cathedral Tour Enjoy a full program of Wawel Castle Chambers as State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments, Courtyard, Hill and Wawel Cathedral. Skip-the-line tickets included. During this tour we offer you what is the best of Wawel Castle. Get your skip-the-line ticket.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 12 times a day, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult
- $118
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $212.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:28 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of John Paul II Monument, Wawel 3, 31-001 Kraków.
Wawel Hill
Explore magnificent Wawel Hill. Your guide will introduce you to the world of Polish Kings, Medieval times, battles and history of the Castle while walking around Courtyards.
Wawel Cathedral
Wawel Cathedral visible on the horizon will surely stir emotions. It’s the richest part of Wawel Hill and the most important cathedral across Poland, a great architectural masterpiece. Get inside and see its beauty! It’s a former place of coronation Polish kings and their burial place.
Wawel Royal Castle
Take part in a tour inside Wawel Castle State Rooms. Enter the great castle - the home of famous Polish Kings, like Zygmunt III Waza. Royal State Rooms are full of ancient paintings and stunning tapestries, which have been preserved from original decoration. See unique elements, like Ceiling with Heads. Hear about events which took place in the exact room where you stand now. Choose which part of Wawel you are most interested in and simply choose one attraction from: Wawel Cathedral with Courtyard & Hill or Wawel State Rooms. Or take part in our recommended tour, the special 3-hours full schedule, then you will visit all places and additionally Royal Private Apartments. Sneak into the private life of Kings. Enjoy a 1 hour tour of wealth. See collection of silver tableware, amazing paintings, column hall and renaissance furniture. Take the chance, as we are the only one company who organizes guided tours there.
What's included
Included
Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Castle State Rooms (Wawel State Rooms option)
Regular tickets to Wawel Cathedral (Wawel Cathedral option)
Group size limited to 15 people, 1 language only
English-speaking 5-Star Guide with Official Wawel License
Guided Walking Tour of Wawel Castle, Hill and Cathedral
Skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Royal Private Apartments (in 3-hours full option)
Not included
Service Tips
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time (recommended even 5 min before) since here is a schedule that must be followed in order to ensure that all guests have a perfect experience. Being late may prevent you from joining the tour.
- Please note that it is a group tour which means that other participants may join you. We'll have a maximum of 15 participants per guide.
- Please be aware that during Polish or Catholic events there may be more visitors than usual and the waiting time in the queue to the Cathedral may be extended.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wawel Castle & Cathedral Skip the Line Small Group Tour take?
Wawel Castle & Cathedral Skip the Line Small Group Tour lasts about 1–3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Wawel Castle & Cathedral Skip the Line Small Group Tour cost?
Prices start at $118 per person for this Krakow experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $212. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Wawel Castle & Cathedral Skip the Line Small Group Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Wawel Castle & Cathedral Skip the Line Small Group Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide In front of John Paul II Monument, Wawel 3, 31-001 Kraków. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Wawel Castle & Cathedral Skip the Line Small Group Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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