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St Mary's Basilica

Admire one of Krakow's most important churches, St Mary's Basilica. Admire Its many attractions, breathtaking architecture, and intriguing legends!

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St Mary's Basilica
Saint Mary's Basilica in Krakow's Old Town at sunrise.
Traveler in Krakow's Old Town pointing at Saint Mary's Basilica.
Saint Mary's Basilica in Krakow's Old Town square with surrounding historic buildings.
Ceiling of Saint Mary's Basilica in Krakow's Old Town, featuring intricate blue and gold patterns.
Krakow Old Town square with Saint Mary's Basilica and tourists exploring.
Krakow's Cloth Hall in Old Town with people walking nearby.
Street scene in Kraków's Old Town with market cart and pedestrians.
St. Mary’s Basilica interior with ornate altarpiece, Kraków guided tour.
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1 hr 30 min
  • Explore the best of Krakow in just 90 minutes. This fast-paced, knowledge-packed tour will make you feel like you have stepped into the medieval era!

  • Feel the pulse of Krakow at the Market Square. Visit the iconic Cloth Hall, once a center of international trade at one of Europe's largest medieval squares.

  • On a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, admire the vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and the magnificent Gothic altarpiece.

  • Choose a tour in your preferred language, with options including English, German, French, or Polish.

  • Did you know? The altarpiece in St. Mary's Basilica, crafted by Veit Stoss, is the largest Gothic altarpiece in the world.

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  • Explore the best of Krakow in just 90 minutes. This fast-paced, knowledge-packed tour will make you feel like you have stepped into the medieval era!

  • Feel the pulse of Krakow at the Market Square. Visit the iconic Cloth Hall, once a center of international trade at one of Europe's largest medieval squares.

  • On a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, admire the vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and the magnificent Gothic altarpiece.

  • Choose a tour in your preferred language, with options including English, German, French, or Polish.

  • Did you know? The altarpiece in St. Mary's Basilica, crafted by Veit Stoss, is the largest Gothic altarpiece in the world.

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Tourists walking in Krakow Old Town near historic church and street vendors.
Rynek Underground exhibit with medieval artifacts in Krakow's Old Town.
Krakow Old Town square with St. Mary's Basilica and historic buildings.
Wawel Cathedral exterior with tourists in Krakow, Poland.
Rynek Underground passageway in Krakow with ancient stone walls.
Krakow Old Town square with St. Mary's Basilica and historic buildings.
Krakow Rynek Underground stone walls and archaeological site.
St. Mary's Basilica altar with intricate religious carvings, Krakow Old Town tour.
St. Mary's Basilica and Rynek Underground entrance in Krakow's Old Town.
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3 hr 30 min
  • Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Krakow's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this live guided tour.

  • Take a trip down history as you stroll through the 800-year-old Main Square and listen to urban legends, some magical, and others gruesome!

  • Spend some time meditating and admiring the Gothic architecture at St. Mary's Basilica, including the iconic wooden altarpiece by German sculptor Veit Stoss.

  • Step into the underworld as you go 4 meters below the surface of the Main Square to visit the medieval artifacts at the Rynek Underground Museum.

  • Apart from marveling at the traditional beauty of Krakow's Old Town, gain valuable insights about the history and culture of this place from your guide.

  • Fun Fact: You can find out how to bury vampires at the Rynek Underground Museum!

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  • Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Krakow's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this live guided tour.

  • Take a trip down history as you stroll through the 800-year-old Main Square and listen to urban legends, some magical, and others gruesome!

  • Spend some time meditating and admiring the Gothic architecture at St. Mary's Basilica, including the iconic wooden altarpiece by German sculptor Veit Stoss.

  • Step into the underworld as you go 4 meters below the surface of the Main Square to visit the medieval artifacts at the Rynek Underground Museum.

  • Apart from marveling at the traditional beauty of Krakow's Old Town, gain valuable insights about the history and culture of this place from your guide.

  • Fun Fact: You can find out how to bury vampires at the Rynek Underground Museum!

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Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow, Poland, with tourists exploring the grounds.
Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Castle courtyard with tourists in Krakow, featuring cathedral domes and historic architecture.
Wawel Cathedral interior with ornate altar and chandeliers, Krakow guided tour.
Krakow's St. Mary's Basilica viewed from an archway in the Old Town.
Interior of St. Mary's Basilica in Krakow, showcasing ornate ceiling and chandeliers.
St. Mary's Basilica altar with intricate religious carvings, Krakow Guided Tour.
St. Mary's Basilica and surrounding buildings in Krakow's Old Town.
Krakow's Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square with people walking.
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3 hr 30 min
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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St. Mary’s Basilica and surrounding buildings in Krakow's Old Town.
St. Mary’s Basilica in Krakow's Old Town during sunset.
Wawel Cathedral exterior with tourists in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Cathedral exterior with tourists in Krakow, Poland.
Interior of Wawel Cathedral with ornate altar and sculptures in Kraków, Poland.
St. Mary’s Basilica interior with ornate altarpiece, Kraków guided tour.
Aerial view of Kraków's Main Square with St. Adalbert's Church and surrounding historic buildings.
Tourists exploring Krakow's old town near Saints Peter and Paul Church.
Street scene in Kraków's Old Town with market cart and pedestrians.
Traveler pointing at St. Mary’s Basilica in Krakow's Old Town during guided tour.
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3 hr
  • Embark on a 3-hour guided tour of Krakow’s Wawel Cathedral, Old Town, and St. Mary's Basilica, with options in English, German, French, or Polish.

  • Once the stage for royal events, Wawel Cathedral now stands as a 1000-year tapestry of Gothic arches, Renaissance tombs, and Baroque flourishes.

  • Soak in Old Town's charm, dive into bustling Rynek Główny a 40,000 sq ft hub of cafés, museums, pubs, and historic splendor.

  • Admire St. Mary's Basilica's stunning exterior and its grand interior, including the world's largest Gothic altarpiece and intricate stained glass.

  • Fun fact: The Wawel Dragon statue at the foot of the cathedral hill isn't just a myth. It breathes actual fire!

More details

  • Embark on a 3-hour guided tour of Krakow’s Wawel Cathedral, Old Town, and St. Mary's Basilica, with options in English, German, French, or Polish.

  • Once the stage for royal events, Wawel Cathedral now stands as a 1000-year tapestry of Gothic arches, Renaissance tombs, and Baroque flourishes.

  • Soak in Old Town's charm, dive into bustling Rynek Główny a 40,000 sq ft hub of cafés, museums, pubs, and historic splendor.

  • Admire St. Mary's Basilica's stunning exterior and its grand interior, including the world's largest Gothic altarpiece and intricate stained glass.

  • Fun fact: The Wawel Dragon statue at the foot of the cathedral hill isn't just a myth. It breathes actual fire!

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St. Mary's Basilica at sunset in Krakow with Krakow Card logo in foreground.
Cloth Hall in Krakow's Main Square with St. Mary's Basilica in the background.
Krakow Barbican, historic fortress included in Krakow Card - Museums and Attractions Pass.
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory entrance in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Castle in Krakow with frozen Vistula River in winter.
Krakow church interior with ornate chandelier and colorful vaulted ceiling.
Model of Krakow in a museum display, part of the Krakow Card attractions pass.
St. Mary's Basilica in Krakow, part of the Krakow Card Museums and Attractions Pass.
Krakow's Main Square with St. Adalbert's Church, part of the Combo - Krakow Airport Transfer + Attraction and Museum Pass.
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Flexible duration
1 more
  • Get access to 36 of Kraków’s top museums and attractions with one convenient city card—no need to buy separate tickets at each site.

  • Visit iconic spots like Schindler’s Factory, the Rynek Underground Museum beneath Kraków’s Main Square, and the Princes Czartoryski Museum, home to da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine.

  • Enjoy unlimited tram and bus travel across the city, making it easy to move between attractions with your 1, 2, or 3-day pass.

  • Dive into Polish history at museums dedicated to art, archaeology, aviation, and wartime stories, including the National Museum, Polish Aviation Museum, and Home Army Museum.

  • Once you book, all voucher details are sent to your inbox—just head to one of the designated pickup points in Kraków to collect and activate your card.

More details

  • Get access to 36 of Kraków’s top museums and attractions with one convenient city card—no need to buy separate tickets at each site.

  • Visit iconic spots like Schindler’s Factory, the Rynek Underground Museum beneath Kraków’s Main Square, and the Princes Czartoryski Museum, home to da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine.

  • Enjoy unlimited tram and bus travel across the city, making it easy to move between attractions with your 1, 2, or 3-day pass.

  • Dive into Polish history at museums dedicated to art, archaeology, aviation, and wartime stories, including the National Museum, Polish Aviation Museum, and Home Army Museum.

  • Once you book, all voucher details are sent to your inbox—just head to one of the designated pickup points in Kraków to collect and activate your card.

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Ian Cockshoot
GB

Ian

United Kingdom
Oct 2023
4/5
There are actually too many attractions on the pass to even contemplating doing them all. It does not include the bigger ones like Warwel Castle , but we enjoyed the ones we were able to do . Transport system in Krakow is excellent ......but for a visitor who doesn't know it, or speak Polish, a route map when you pick up your pass would be extremely useful. Whilst there is some info on the website, not everybody is in a position to access it whilst on the move. With more information at card pick up it would definitely rate 5*
Wolfgang Herzog
DE

Wolfgang

Germany
Jun 2024
5/5
Absolutely competent guide; Sylwia showed and explained details of sights and background information on the city's history that you won't find in any guidebook. The flexibility due to the weather conditions was also impressive. The service in the background is also highly recommended.
Marcela Pindikova
BG

Marcela

Bulgaria
Aug 2024
5/5
Especially I want to underline the excellent guide service in French Zofia Szatan. Thanks to his explanations I could know better and value more the treasures of the cathedral and the city of Krakow in general. I strongly recommend this tour.
Brunhilde  Dembczyk
DE

Brunhilde

Germany
Jun 2025
4/5
We particularly liked the very friendly, competent and perfectly German-speaking city guide Camila. We were lucky enough to be a married couple in a private
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