Guided Tours

Wawel Castle Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Exhibitions

1 hr - 2 hr

10:00am - 04:00pm

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

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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.

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

Take a peek behind the royal curtains at Wawel Castle to explore its interiors on a guided tour.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point for a quick ticket validation. Then, head straight into Wawel Castle without waiting in long lines, to begin your tour.

What to expect

Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle is Poland’s former royal seat and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overlooking the Vistula River, it has been a key center of the nation’s political and cultural life since the 11th century.

Features

Royal interiors: Immerse yourself in the apartments housing paintings and Renaissance tapestries, amidst wooden ceilings, stone windows and intricate portals.

Artefacts: Explore the Porcelain Cabinet exhibition featuring porcelain artifacts and learn about the stories behind them from your guide.

Cathedral: Explore the celebrated cathedral and walk where Polish kings were once crowned and later buried.

Extras

Opt for a private guided tour, a tour in Polish or Spanish or a golf cart ride through Krakow’s Old Town before entering Wawel Castle for a holistic introduction to the city's history.

What to bring

If you are a student, bring a valid student ID on the day of the tour to receive a discount.

What’s not allowed

Avoid bringing large bags or luggage on the tour.

Accessibility

Wawel Castle is partially wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Please make sure to show up on time. Being late might prevent you from taking part in the tour.

The Castle tour includes access to the Royal Private Apartments, the columned hall, ‘Kurza Stopka’, and the Porcelain Cabinet exhibition.

The Wawel Cathedral is an active place of religious worship, and access may be restricted during special events.

Make sure you dress appropriately for Wawel Cathedral. Avoid shorts or sleeveless tops, and ensure your knees and shoulders are covered.

Children aged up to 6 years old using the free ticket must sit on an adult’s lap while in the golf cart.

The golf cart tour ends at Wawel Castle, and no return transport is provided.

Part of the golf cart tour involves walking inside the museum with a live guide. The rest of the tour takes place in the golf cart, which is equipped with an audio guide.

The meeting point for the Polish and Spanish guided tour is Kanonicza 25 Street.

The meeting point for golf cart tours is Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza Street), in front of the “Żabka” store.