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Krakow Guided Tour to Iconic Polish Royal Residence Wawel Castle

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Krakow, Poland
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On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

60 to 210 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish
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Overview

Discover Poland's Royal Castle Wawel. From 1333 to 1795 the Wawel Royal Castle was where the kings of Poland resided and the symbol of Polish statehood. Nowadays the Castle is one of the country’s premier art museums, open for visitors offering its best exhibitions. On this tour, you will explore Royal Chambers.

What to expect:
• Priority, Skip-the-line access to the Wawel Castle
• Guided tour at the Wawel Castle
• Professional licensed guide in English (Spanish group option and private tours in 6 languages available)
• Walkthrough Royal Chambers, where centuries of Polish kings lived

What's Included

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Professional english speaking guide
  • Entrance ticket to Cathedral
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Kanonicza 25
33-332 Kraków, Poland

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End point

Wawel 5
31-001 Kraków, Poland

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Wawel Royal Castle

The meeting point of the tour is on Kanonicza 25 st. On the front of the Dlugosz house. Look for a logo of AT Cracow. Please arrive on time.Wawel Castle built the order of King Kazimierz III the Great in the 14th century; it consists of several structures situated around the Italian-styled main courtyard. Wawel Castle was the administration and political centre of Poland for many centuries, as the Krakow was the capital of Poland. The castle is one of the largest in Poland, and it represents European architectural styles as medieval, renaissance and baroque. Thirty-six of Polish kings and queen have been coronated on the Wawel Cathedral.On this tour, you will be taken to the most essential and attractive exhibition on the castle Royal Private Apartments. It last aprox 1h. Every year Wawel Castle museum is visited by more than one million people and Wawel Hill with the courtyard of the castle by more than 2 million.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In order to receive a discount, students must have a valid student ID in the day of the tour
  • The meeting point is at Kanonicza 25 st. Please wait at the end of Kanonicza Street. It is a long cobblestone street. Place where cobblestone reaches the asphalt street.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Krakow Guided Tour to Iconic Polish Royal Residence Wawel Castle?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-102367P5

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Professional english speaking guide
  • Entrance ticket to Cathedral
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please make sure to show up on time. Being late might prevent you from taking part in the tour
  • In order to receive a discount, students must have a valid student ID in the day of the tour
  • The meeting point is at Kanonicza 25 st. Please wait at the end of Kanonicza Street. It is a long cobblestone street. Place where cobblestone reaches the asphalt street.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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