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Guided Tour along the Royal Route on the Old Town and Wawel Hill

Krakow's Cloth Hall and Town Hall Tower on the Royal Route tour.
Bronze head sculpture in Krakow's Main Square on the Royal Route tour.
Wawel Cathedral on Wawel Hill, Krakow, with tourists exploring the historic site.
Arched walkway leading to St. Mary's Basilica on Krakow's Royal Route at dusk.

Duration

3 hr

Open today

9:00am - 5:00pm

Guided tour

Delve into Krakow’s colorful history, heritage, and culture on this intimate walking tour with your professional guide.

    • Tread along the Royal Route in Krakow's Old Town: from Market Square to Wawel

    • Enjoy the company of an expert tour guide who will share intriguing insight along the way

    • Start at Rynek, a medieval market square that functions as the city's social gravitation point

    • Notice landmarks like Cloth Hall, the Polish Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Basilica, Town Hall Tower, and more

    • Stumble upon the All Saint's Square, Ulica Grodzka, and ul. Kanonicza- all iconic Polish streets

    • Notice the stunning Wawel Royal Castle surrounded by the serene Wisla riverbanks

    • Expert English-speaking tour guide

    • 3-hr walking tour

    • Admission into attractions
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • The "Royal Route" through Krakow's Old Town stretches from Market Square to Wawel to the former seat of Polish monarchs. This famous tourist route is sprinkled with all kinds of historic and cultural landmarks, showing you the best of Krakow in one go. The main market square or ‘Rynek,’ is the largest medieval market square in Central Europe, lined with cafes and restaurants. Notice the Cloth Hall, the Polish Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Basilica, Town Hall Tower, and more before moving on to Wawel.

    Follow the kings towards the All Saint's Square on your way to Wawel Hill. Notice St. Francis' Basilica to your right with its Art Nouveau interior, past Ulica Grodzka towards the Church of Saints Peter & Paul with its striking sculptures of 12 disciples. Find yourself on one of Krakow's most stunning streets, ul. Kanonicza. Kanonicza leads you to the foot of Wawel Castle, the city's most famous landmark. A symbol of pride and spiritual strength, the Wawel Royal Castle surrounded by the serene Wisla riverbanks is a sight you don't want to miss!

  • Important Information

    • This tour will have a maximum of 15 guests

    • Please note this is a walking tour without visiting museums

    • All children must be accompanied by adults

    • This tour is not wheelchair accessible

    • All guests are advised to wear face masks during the tour

    • Guests should have a moderate physical fitness level

    • Since it is a guided tour, it will begin right on time. Please arrive 10 minutes early to avoid unexpected delays

    Itinerary

    • Barbican and the Old Town Walls, St. Florian’s Gate, Planty Park

    • Czartoryski Museum – “Lady with an Ermine” by Leonardo da Vinci

    • The National Theatre

    • ul. Szpitalna – the Eastern Orthodox Church

    • Small Market Square (Mały Rynek)

    • pl. Mariacki – St. Mary’s Church

    • The Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) – Adam Mickiewicz Monument, the Cloth Hall - Sukiennice, St. Adalbert’s Church, City Hall Tower, Eros bendato – contemporary artwork by Igor Mitoraj, Statue of Piotr Skrzynecki

    • University Quarter – Collegium Maius, Collegium Novum, Statue of Nicholas Copernicus

    • Fryderyk Chopin Monument

    • The Bishop’s Palace – John Paul II

    • Franciscan Church – Stained Glass Windows by Stanisław Wyspiański

    • The New City Hall and Wyspiański Pavilion – City Information Centre

    • ul. Grodzka – St. Peter and Paul’s Church, St. Andrew’s Church

    • ul. Kanonicza – the oldest street in Krakow

    • The Wawel Castle – Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument, the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the River Vistula Panorama

    • The Dragon of Wawel

    Discounted Tickets

    Children aged 6yrs and below go free. Children aged 7-17yrs and students aged 18-26yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

    • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide in front of the entrance to the Barbican (ul. Basztowa)

    • Address: Basztowa, 30-547 Kraków, Poland

    • The entrance is located opposite the Florianska Gate (Brama Floriańska)

    • Your guide will be holding an Excursions.city sign for easy recognition

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    Getting There

    • The closest tram stop is Stary Kleparz, a 2-min walk to the meeting point

    • Trams 2, 4, 14, 20 & 24 will get you here

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout

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