Krakow: Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour
ID: GYG397299-721770
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Visit one of the must-see points on the map of Krakow - the Royal Residence in Wawel. Hear about the history of monarchs and great people who found their final resting place in the Cathedral.
Step into history with a guided tour of the former residence of Polish kings and a symbol of statehood, Wawel Castle. Discover the castle, which became a museum in 1930, and hosts a vast collection of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, military items, porcelain, and furniture.
See inside the chambers that display the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and the magnificent renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection. Explore the Wawel collections of eastern art, one of the largest and most important collections of tents in Europe.
Learn all about how the castle is also an important center for the conservation of art. Feel like you’re walking back through time as you discover the permanent exhibitions which decorated the way they would have been during the renaissance and baroque periods.
Highlights
- Visit the former residence of Polish kings
- Admire collections of paintings, prints, sculptures
- Skip the long lines and enjoy anecdotes from your local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
On the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument
The guide with the "excursions.city" sign
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
