Guided Tours

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

The inner courtyard of the Wawel Castle in Krakow, Renaissance

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.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

1 to 3-hour guided tour of Wawel Castle
Skip-the-line entry to Wawel Castle
Guide fluent in English or Spanish
Guided tour of royal apartments and interiors (optional)
Guided tour of the crown treasury (optional)
Guided tour of the Wawel exhibition (optional)
Guided tour of interiors and armory (optional)

Exclusions

Entrance to the cathedral

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Denisa

5/5

Sep, 2024

The castle itself was very beautiful and rich of history. Our guide was great and answered all our questions we've had of him plus he was very helpful with directions. We also liked the inclusion of headphones, as this way it was guaranteed that we will hear everything he has to say. Overall great expirience and we hope to exlplore the rest of the castle sometime later.

Louise

5/5

Aug, 2024

The tour leader helped to unite us with the group when we got lost. The guide was very knowledgeable and nice. Highly recommend.

Mariella

4/5

Jul, 2024

The experience was good, guide was knowledgable. I believe we needed more time to absorb all the information and appreciate the exhibited artifacts in the rooms we've visited. I think we had very little time.

Helen

3/5

Jun, 2024

It was all quite disjointed with quite a few waits. Also took much longer because of the above. The guide was quite good but not brilliant

Martin

4/5

Aug, 2024

It was great but the start was 1/2 an hour after the scheduled start.

Your Experience

See the crown jewel of Krakow

Skip the queues and take a captivating 2.5-hour 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.

Know Before You Go

What’s not allowed

Flash photography and tripods are not allowed.

Accessibility

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

My tickets

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.