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Wawel Castle Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets to the Interiors

Tourists exploring Wawel Castle exterior in Krakow, Poland, during guided tour.
Wawel Royal Castle exterior with Gothic architecture in Krakow, Poland.
Tourist examining miniature model of Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Castle's Royal Apartments exterior in Krakow, Poland.

Duration

1 hr - 3 hrs

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Explore the Wawel Royal Castle, the symbol of Polish statehood and one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, with an expert guide.

    • Explore Krakow's iconic landmark & UNESCO site with skip-the-line tickets and a guided tour to delve into Polish history.

    • See the Royal Private Apartments, adorned with tapestries, paintings, and chandeliers to see how Polish royalty lived.

    • Delve into the depths of the castle and discover the armory, once housing the Royal arsenal.

    • See the Oriental Art section, boasting Europe's largest collection of Ottoman tents, with a guided tour in English or Spanish.

    • Fun fact: Legend says that Wawel Hill was once home to a dragon. You can even see a fire-breathing statue of the dragon near the castle.

    • 1 to 3-hour guided tour of Wawel Castle (based on option selected)

    • Skip-the-line entry to Wawel Castle

    • Guide fluent in English, Spanish or Polish (based on option selected)

    • Guided tour of royal apartments and interiors (based on option selected)

    • Guided tour of the crown treasury (based on option selected)

    • Guided tour of the Wawel exhibition (based on option selected)

    • Guided tour of interiors and armory (based on option selected)

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

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    Guests from United Kingdom, United States, Spain and over 24 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Waldemar Grünberg

    Waldemar

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    It was ok, but in an hour of time you can't explore much. Also, one group "pushes" the other group, so it was a bit stressful.
    Luca Piacentini

    Luca

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Great organization, schedules and very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to explain as much as possible!
    Francisco Javier Cerdan Lorente

    Francisco

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    All fantastic and super cool. Very instructive explanations
    Zdeňka Koyšová

    Zdeňka

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    PEDRO ALBERTO AREAL ALONSO

    Pedro

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
  • See the crown jewel of Krakow

    Skip the queues and take a captivating journey through Wawel Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Krakow's shining crown. Explore the heart of the castle, marveling at the exquisite Royal Private Apartments adorned with tapestries, paintings, and chandeliers. Imagine yourself walking in the footsteps of Polish royalty as your expert guide unveils the castle's fascinating history. Learn about the castle's intriguing role in Polish history and even catch a glimpse of the armory

    Dive deeper into Wawel

    Immerse yourself in a world of treasures at the Oriental Art section, boasting Europe's largest collection of Ottoman tents. Explore the picturesque courtyard, soaking in the castle's majestic ambiance. As you wander, keep an eye out for the fire-breathing statue of the Wawel Dragon near the castle, a reminder of the legendary creature once said to have resided on the hill. Upgrade your tour to see the Crown Treasury and the Armoury.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Flash photography and tripods are not allowed.

    Accessibility

    • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Kanonicza 25.

    • Address: Kanonicza 25, 33-332 Kraków, Poland.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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