Krakow: Pope John Paul II History: Guided Tour - Home & Sanctuary
Overview
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
What's Included
- Visit to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
- Entrance ticket to the Museum of the family home of Pope in Wadowice
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Helpful english speaking driver at your disposal during the trip
- Visit to the Pope John Paul II Center
- Round-trip door-to-door transfers from Krakow
- Audioguide in the chosen language in the home of John Paul II
- Lunch
- The driver is not the group guide !
Meeting and Pickup
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (pass by)
Family Home of John Paul II
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
John Paul II Center
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Visit to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.
- Entrance ticket to the Museum of the family home of Pope in Wadowice.
- Hotel pick up & drop off.
- Helpful english speaking driver at your disposal during the trip.
- Visit to the Pope John Paul II Center.
- Round-trip door-to-door transfers from Krakow.
- Audioguide in the chosen language in the home of John Paul II.
- Lunch.
- The driver is not the group guide !.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Krakow: Pope John Paul II History: Guided Tour - Home & Sanctuary is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Krakow: Pope John Paul II History: Guided Tour – Home & Sanctuary will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
- Entrance ticket to the Museum of the family home of Pope in Wadowice
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Helpful english speaking driver at your disposal during the trip
- Visit to the Pope John Paul II Center
- Round-trip door-to-door transfers from Krakow
- Audioguide in the chosen language in the home of John Paul II
- Lunch
- The driver is not the group guide !
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
