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Krakow: Wawel Castle Private Walking tour

2 hours

Easy

The Wawel Hill is to Krakow what the Acropolis was to ancient Athens or the Capitoline Hill to Rome. The rocky outcropping tower­ing over the banks of the Vistula has been the seat of secular and ecclesiastical power, today it is the most visited museum

Residence of Polish kings and a symbol of statehood, in 1930, the Castle also became one of the most important museums in Poland. It collects collections of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain, and furniture. The chambers display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and magnificent Renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection, and the Wawel collections of Eastern art contain the most important and largest collection of tents in Europe.


The Royal Castle is also an important centre for the conservation of works of art. Permanent exhibitions recreate the appearance of the rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.


See all those magnificent things with an expert local guide. You will see the Royal Chambers. On this trip, you will also enjoy the entrance to the Wawel's enormous Cathedral, an experience that you will never forget.

What's included?

    -Professional guide
    -Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition (State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments or Crown Treasury subject to availability)
    -A ticket to the Wawel Cathedral

    Exclusions
      Please note

        Please note this is a group tour - don't be late!


        The Wawel Cathedral is an active place of religious worship. During religious, state, or jubilee events or visits of important guests, admission to the cathedral, royal tombs, and the bell tower may be suspended without announcing the reasons. In such a situation, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.

        What to bring

          A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.