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Krakow: Pope John Paul II History: Guided Tour - Home & Sanctuary

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Krakow: Pope John Paul II History: Guided Tour - Home & Sanctuary

About this activity

Visit the family home of Pope John Paul II in Wadowice. Learn the history of Karol Wojtyla, the man who became the pope. Use audioguide in your language. Discover the center of John Paul II, admire collections of paintings, robes and many other items related to the Pope. Use the transport from Krakow with pick up and drop off from your hotel (door-to-door service).

  • Round-trip door-to-door transfers are provided
  • No need to buy tickets on site - admission is included
  • Learn history about John Paul II from audioguide in the language of your choice
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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Slovak, English, Italian, Polish, French, Hungarian, Spanish
Operated by
Cracow Top Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–16 years) · Adults (17–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Visit to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
  • Included: Entrance ticket to the Museum of the family home of Pope in Wadowice
  • Included: Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Included: Helpful english speaking driver at your disposal during the trip
  • Included: Visit to the Pope John Paul II Center
  • Included: Round-trip door-to-door transfers from Krakow
  • Included: Audioguide in the chosen language in the home of John Paul II

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: The driver is not the group guide !

Itinerary

  1. Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

    Passing by

    Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow, pickup by vehicle from a pre-determined place (hotel or other place that you choose) at a specified date and time. Transport form Krakow to Wadowice takes about 1 hour.

  2. Family Home of John Paul II

    2 hours Admission included

    The main point of the trip will be the Karol Wojtyla Family Home in Wadowice, where the future pope was raised. You can visit the museum using an audio guide. You will learn the story of John Paul II from his birth to the time when he became pope and finally was raised to the altars. You will discover how John Paul II promoted spirituality, culture and traditions, scientific progress and educational activities. You will listen to how he helped those in need. You will learn the most important facts and you will learn many stories that you did not know before.

    After the tour, take some time to explore the city's central square and see the church where the future Pope was baptized, or go for a coffee with a cake called "kremowka" - the Pope's favorite delicacy from his youth when he was growing up in his hometown of Wadowice.

  3. Sanctuary of Divine Mercy

    40 min Admission included

    A sacred complex, connected with the life and activity of Saint Sister Faustina. The dynamic development of the Sanctuary took place after the beatification of Sister Faustina on April 18, 1993, and its canonization on April 30, 2000, and thanks to the pilgrimages of Pope John Paul II (1997 and 2002), Pope Benedict XVI (2006) and Pope Francis (2016). Popes celebrated Masses and met with the faithful, including during World Youth Day in Krakow here.

    There is also a cell where Saint Sister Faustyna Kowalska lived and worked. The Sister is know thanks of numerous stories related to the revelations of Jesus to her. Once there, you will see a reconstruction of the room and listen to an audioguide telling the story of her life.

  4. Stop 4

    40 min

    A Roman Catholic center dedicated to the life and work of Pope John Paul II operating in Krakow. The Center's task is to disseminate and creatively develop the legacy of John Paul II, promote spirituality, culture and traditions associated with his person, as well as scientific and educational activities and assistance to those in need. On June 12, 2011, the relic of John Paul II was introduced to the lower chapel of the John Paul II Sanctuary: an ampule with blood, placed in the altar mensa.

    In the main church there is the pope's original robe from the day he was shot by Mehmet Ali Ağca in a planned attempt on him life.

  5. Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

    Passing by

    After completing the tour, you will be taken to a designated place in Krakow.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Straszewskiego 17 next to Radisson Blu Hotel

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Starowislna 65 K+R

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Plac Matejki 2 K+R

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Wielopole 2 K+R

End point

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Straszewskiego 17 next to Radisson Blu Hotel

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Starowislna 65 K+R

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Plac Matejki 2 K+R

  • BUS BAY - Meeting Point - street Wielopole 2 K+R

Pickup points

  • The Crown Krakow - Handwritten Collection
  • AC Hotel Krakow
  • Bydgoska 19
  • City Hotel SM Business & SPA
  • Hotel FM - Pod Kopcem
  • YourSpace Apartments
  • Aparthotel Vanilla
  • Hotel Maximum
  • Antique Apartments
  • Novotel Krakow City West
  • Hotel Alexander
  • Hampton by Hilton Krakow

and 280 more pickup points

Pickup directly from your selected hotel or apartment in Krakow (or the nearest location up to 5 minutes walk if vehicle access is prohibited or difficult). The day before the tour, after collecting all addresses from the other tour participants, you will receive the exact pickup time from your accommodation. Pick-ups take place daily between 8.30 and 9.30

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • transfer only- no entry ticket

    Pickup included

  • Regular Group Tour

    This is a group tour: As part of the tour, participants receive an audio guide to the Pope John Paul II House Museum – in the selected language

    Pickup included

  • VIP Private Tour

    Private vehicle and driver: only available to your group. VIP Private and luxury tour option.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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