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Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise

Sightseeing boat on Vistula River with Wawel Castle in Krakow in the background.
Sightseeing cruise on Vistula River with view of Wawel Castle, Krakow.
Sightseeing boat on Vistula River near historic monastery in Krakow, Poland.
People enjoying a Vistula River sightseeing cruise in Krakow, Poland.

Duration

30 min - 1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Discover the iconic sights and landmarks in Krakow on an elegant boat as you cruise down the Vistula River.

    • Skip the long lines and hop aboard a comfortable boat to begin your sightseeing cruise along the River Vistula.

    • Cruise down the longest river in Poland while you experience unique views of Krakow and its attractions.

    • Sit back and enjoy the journey from the famous Wawel Hill to the Norbertine Monastery and listen to stories of the city with an English or Polish audioguide.

    • Opt for a 30-minute day time cruise or enjoy the view of the city lit up in beautiful lights at night or in the evening with a complimentary drink and a multilingual audio guide.

    • Fun fact: Poland's largest river, the Vistula, stretches across 1,047 km entirely within the country's borders!

    • 1-hour sightseeing cruise

    • Skip the line ticket

    • Audio guide (optional)

    • 1-hour night cruise (optional)

    • 1-hour evening cruise (optional)

    • 30-minute cruise (optional)

    • Complimentary drink (optional)

    • Live guide

    • Any meals and drinks

    • Transfers

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    the pace of the walk and the discovery of the bridges from the Vistula River
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  • River cruise experience from Wawel Hill

    Begin your tour from Wawel Hill, where you can spot the magnificent Wawel Royal Castle and other nearby monuments. Enjoy the sights and sounds as you cruise along the gorgeous Vistula River while soaking in the warm sunlight. Every guest is given an audio guide to listen to during the cruise, which is available in English and Polish. The boat is a mixture of traditional design coupled with modern technology, giving you a comfortable experience.

    Spectacular views of Krakow landmarks

    Once you begin sailing, you can head to the open deck for spectacular views of Krakow and its major landmarks. You will spot many charming attractions such as the Saltwater and Kazimierz, the Debnicki Bridge, the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel or 'Church on the Rock', the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, and the Norbetine Monastery. Sit back and enjoy the unforgettable sights on your Krakow cruise which lasts for approximately 1 hour.

  • Additional information

    • Depending on the size of the group, you will either board a ship for 12 people or 90 people.

    • Restrooms are not available for the 12-people boat. Guests can use the bathroom at the restaurant by the pier before boarding.

    • Please ensure to wear weather-appropriate clothing.

    • The night cruise offers audio guides available in Polish, English, German and Spanish.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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