Wawel Castle

Explore Poland’s seat of secular power on a guided tour of Wawel Castle and Cathedral, followed by a scenic night cruise on the Vistula River.

Step inside Wawel Castle and admire its paintings and sculptures, including access to a permanent exhibition, while your guide shares stories about the castle’s history.

Visit Wawel Cathedral, where Polish monarchs were crowned and buried, and marvel at the Renaissance art that adorns the building.

End with a 1-hour night cruise along the Vistula River, taking in the Kazimierz District and the 'Church on the Rock,' with your audio guide.

Fun fact: Hidden beneath the castle courtyard is a network of mysterious underground tunnels known as the Wawel Dragon’s Den!

Skip long lines and enjoy direct entry to Wawel Cathedral on a guided tour, discovering the legacy of Polish kings and the historic Castle Courtyard.

Explore mysterious royal tombs, medieval altars, underground crypts, the Bell Tower, and the Sigismund Bell in Poland’s most historic cathedral.

Marvel at the cathedral’s architecture and uncover centuries-old plaques, hidden corners, and the rich history woven throughout the castle grounds.

Choose a guided tour in 8 languages for live expert insights, or add an audio guide in 11 languages to explore independently at your own pace.

Cover three key Krakow sites in one seamless guided visit, combining the castle complex, its cathedral, and the atmospheric Rynek Underground Museum.

Join your guide and set off on a structured walking route that links the cathedral, castle interiors, and Old Town square, keeping logistics handled for you.

Benefit from included entry to Wawel Cathedral, Rynek Underground Museum, and one permanent exhibition in the castle, so you see more with a single booking.

Follow your guide through chambers and underground corridors as they share stories behind royal interiors, sacred spaces, and the city life preserved below street level.

Choose from 6 guide languages and opt for a selected tour variant with lunch included during your 5.5-hour visit.

Explore Wawel Royal Hill, the residence of Polish royalty since the 11th century, on a 1.5-hour private guided tour or a 2-hour audio-guided tour.

Discover Krakow’s royal past at over 10 attractions on Wawel Hill, including Jana Długosza House, the Crypt of Silver Bells, and the castle courtyard.

Dive into history with insights on the Wawel bricks, the Wawel Chakra, and the alchemical experiments of Sigismund III Vasa with your expert guide.

Prefer a slower pace? Choose a small-group self-guided tour with a multilingual audio guide to explore Wawel Hill and its historic buildings.

Enjoy views of Krakow and the Vistula River, framed by Wawel’s fortifications and the famous dragon sculpture.

Travel through Krakow’s extensive history and deep-dive into ancient secrets while walking through four of its renowned landmarks that make the city as popular as it is.

Start your tour at Wawel Castle, now a museum, that’s recently acquired exclusive paintings by Brueghel the Younger and Willem Claesz Heda for an exorbitant fee.

Before visiting the gorgeous Cathedral, stop to admire the castle’s tapestries by the renowned Zygmunt August and Renaissance paintings.

If you’re ready to get charmed by the medieval magnificence of Krakow then the Old Town awaits you; where you can visit St. Mary’s Basilica, see Veit Stoss’s stunning altarpiece, woodcarvings, and more.

Fun fact: If you’re a Steven Spielberg fan, you must know that many scenes from Schindler’s List were shot in Krakow.

Plan a day trip from Krakow that bundles two sites, round-trip transfers, a meal and a guide into one booking so you can relax and enjoy more.

Meet your group in Krakow and join round-trip transfers with your guide that take you out to the attractions and bring you back to the city later.

Explore Wawel Castle, its cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine on guided visits that include entry to one castle exhibition and interiors at each site.

Listen as your expert guide links the castle, cathedral and salt mine stories, then pause with your group for lunch before returning to Krakow.

Select the tour language you want, choosing an English, French or Italian guide so you can follow the stories, directions and tips all day.

Skip the lines and learn about the history of the Holocaust and the story of Schindler's efforts to save over 1,100 Jewish lives.

Enter Oskar Schindler's office with the symbolic "Survivor's Ark" and learn about how he saved over 1000 lives.

Discover the residence of Polish royalty for centuries and the finest collection of art and cultural treasures of Europe on a guided tour of Wawel Royal Castle.

Admire the beautiful Italian-styled courtyard, and architectural styles from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods.

Fun fact: Wawel Castle is said to be haunted by King Sigismund III Vasa's ghost, seen walking the halls of the castle with a sword and a crown. Seeing him is believed to be a sign of good luck!