Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour with Old Town Sightseeing by Golf Cart

See Krakow’s historic center and royal landmarks in one experience, with audio-guided sightseeing and expert-led visits.

Getting started

Head to the meeting point and board the golf cart. Your experience begins with an audio-guided ride through Krakow’s Old Town before you meet your licensed local guide for the next part of the tour at Wawel.

Krakow Old Town

Explore Krakow’s UNESCO-listed center from an eco-friendly golf cart, covering key landmarks without extensive walking.

• Listen to audio commentary as you travel through the city’s historic streets and squares.

• Pass major sights including the Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, the Barbican, Planty Park, and Collegium Maius.

• The route also includes a viewpoint of Wawel Castle, offering a visual introduction to the royal complex you will visit next.

Wawel Castle

Once the residence of Polish monarchs, Wawel Castle houses collections spanning art, royal life, and military history.

• Your licensed local guide leads you past the entrance lines and into one permanent exhibition at the castle, subject to availability.

• Walk through Renaissance and Baroque chambers displaying paintings, sculptures, porcelain, and military artifacts.

• See Flemish tapestries commissioned by King Sigismund II Augustus, works from the Lanckoroński collection, and a collection of Eastern art that includes Ottoman tents.

Wawel Cathedral

The cathedral has served as the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and funerals for centuries.

• Your entry ticket includes access to the cathedral's chapels, altars, tower, and crypts.

• Climb to the tower to see the Sigismund Bell, a landmark closely associated with Polish royal tradition.

• Beneath the cathedral, visit the burial crypts where Polish kings, queens, poets, and national heroes are laid to rest as your guide explains their significance.

Wrapping up

The tour concludes at Wawel Cathedral. From there, you are free to continue exploring the Wawel Hill area or make your way back into Krakow’s Old Town at your own pace.