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Wawel Hill: Surroundings Tour with Audio Guide

Wawel Castle and Wawel Hill with tourists using audioguides in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Castle and Wawel Hill with tourists using audioguides in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Castle and Wawel Hill with tourists exploring the historic site on an audioguide tour in Krakow, Poland.
Wawel Castle and Wawel Hill with tourists using audioguides in Krakow, Poland.

Discover one of Poland’s most incredible 14th-century architectural gems on your tour of Wawel Royal Hill and uncover its rich history and cultural significance.

Highlights

  • Enjoy an audio-guided tour of Wawel Hill, home to the Wawel Castle surrounded by lush gardens to enjoy the historical and cultural side of Poland.

  • Learn about the rich history of this UNESCO site as you explore the outside of the castle with an audio guide.

  • Meet the magnificent Wawel Dragon, one of the most famous dragons in Polish folklore, featuring a series of stalactites and stalagmites.

  • Marvel at stunning vistas of Cracow and the majestic Tatra Mountains with its soaring peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and diverse wildlife from atop Wawel Hill.

  • Fun fact: The Wawel Hill, rising nearly 228 meters above sea level, is a Jurassic limestone formation dating back a whopping 150 million years!

Inclusions

  • 2-hour tour of Wawel Hill & surrounding areas

  • Instructor to help with the audio equipment

  • Audio-guided tour of Wawel Hill and Wawel Castle

Exclusions

  • Live tour guide

  • Entry ticket to Wawel Castle and other paid exhibitions inside

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United Kingdom, Portugal, Netherlands and over 9 countries have loved this experience
Georgia Vasilopoulou

Georgia

5/5

Oct, 2024

Easy to find everything to get the audio guide which had offered us all the informations about the monument . A very good choice for us!
Eric de Groot

Eric

4/5

Aug, 2024

A nice tour of the Wawel castle. Nice and not too long explanation. Unfortunately at the wall and post work so you can't get there.
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Christ Irmgard

Christ

4/5

Apr, 2024

Sehr angenehme Audioguide Führung. Angenehme Stimme des Sprechers. Man bekommt Lust noch mehr anzusehen. Es ist ein guter Überblick über die Burg und ihre Geschichte. Auch die kleinen Anekdoten sind gut in den informativen Zusammenhang eingeflochten.Es hat Spass gemacht mit dem Audioguide die Burg kennenzulernen
Ana Luísa Sampaio Santos

Ana

5/5

Oct, 2024

We started well, but then we made mistakes. When we got back on the trail it was fantastic.
Julie Charlton

Julie

5/5

Dec, 2023

A must do visit, led by a very genuine guide. It was well organised, structured and communicated.

A castle that served as the abode of Poland’s kings for centuries, the castle on Wawel Hill is amongst the most treasured heritage sites in the country. The castle is divided into several chambers including the State Rooms, ‘The Lost Wawel’ exhibition, the oriental art exhibition, the Royal Gardens, and Dragon’s Den. It also houses an impressive array of artistic masterpieces at an art museum within its walls. These include several Italian Renaissance paintings, sculptures, textiles, furniture, and armor sets from the medieval age.

Originating in Polish mythology, the Wawel Dragon or Smok Wawelski is an especially popular sight on Wawel Royal Hill. You can see the dragon depicted as a massive fire-breathing metal statue in front of one of the several limestone caves that dot the hill. Soak in brilliant panoramic views of Cracow and the Tatra Mountains before ending your tour.

What's not allowed

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Entrance for Wawel Cathedral & other exhibitions in Wawel Castle must be paid additionally on your own.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

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

Ticket redemption point

  • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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