Wawel Castle, Cathedral and St. Mary’s Basilica Private Tour

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About this activity

Discover Krakow’s World Heritage Sites on a private tour of the Old Town with skip the line access to Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral and St. Mary’s Basilica. See the Market Square, Royal Route, Jagiellonian University, Planty Park, and more.

Highlights:

Discover the highlights of Krakow’s Old Town with a Licensed Private Guide
Avoid waiting in long lines with skip-the-line tickets to Krakow’s 3 top-rated attractions
Find out how Wawel Castle became the first UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Krakow’s 2 most important churches: Wawel Cathedral and St. Mary’s Basilica
Immerse yourself in local history and legends

Join our passionate Private Guide on this walking tour of Krakow’s Old Town to discover its most famous monuments and World Heritage Sites. With skip-the-line tickets to Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral and St. Mary’s Basilica you will enjoy Krakow’s top-ranked attractions without waiting in any queues.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Wawel Castle and other Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Skip-the-line tickets to Wawel Royal Castle State Rooms
Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the selected language
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mary’s Basilica
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to Wawel Cathedral
Included: Private Walking Tour of Krakow’s Old Town, Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral and St. Mary’s Basilica

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide in front of the Sheep&Dragon Cafe, Straszewskiego 2, 31-101 Kraków, Poland. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point
Wawel Royal Castle

one hour Admission included

Walking tour is a great way to discover the best things to do in Krakow for anyone new to the city, as you will visit the most popular attractions and hidden gems of the Old Town. We will begin with the mighty Wawel Castle, a royal residence on Wawel Hill.
Wawel Cathedral

one hour Admission included

As the world’s first UNESCO site, the castle attracts millions of visitors each year, but you won’t even notice this as we will skip the long lines. With your Expert Guide you will discover the royal history and heritage of Wawel, admiring its richly decorated interiors filled with works of art. Another highlight will be a visit to Wawel Cathedral, which has been the main burial site for Polish monarchs since the 14th century.
Stop 4

20 min

From Wawel Hill, you will follow a Royal Route to the Old Town, passing by many beautiful palaces and churches like the Church of Saints Peter & Paul. You will wander around the medieval Market Square
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

Enter the magnificent Basilica of St. Mary to see one of the finest examples of Polish Gothic architecture. The guide will also show you one of the world’s oldest universities, the Jagiellonian University and the idyllic Planty Park, which marks the site of the old city walls.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Hotel Copernicus; Kanonicza 16, 31-002 Kraków, Poland. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point.

End point

Meet your guide in front of the Hotel Copernicus; Kanonicza 16, 31-002 Kraków, Poland. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point.

Using your ticket

Customer Info on the voucher:

1. Please check your email the day before your tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

2. Present this voucher to your guide or driver upon arrival. Please note that this voucher is not an entrance ticket.

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

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 ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time. Being late may prevent you from joining this tour or entering the attractions at your reserved time slot.
Skip-the-line tickets are purchased in advance to allow you to get in faster without queuing at the ticket office.
Entry to churches during masses and special events (such as scheduled concerts) is restricted, so the guide can provide all the information from the outside.
Admission to Wawel Castle is for the State Rooms.
You have to climb 144 stairs to reach the top of the Sigismund Tower of Wawel Cathedral. The staircase is narrow and has a low ceiling, so it is not easily accessible.
Due to local regulations, we limit your group size to 1-20 guests per 1 guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups..