• Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral

Skip-the-line Wawel Cathedral in Krakow Private Tour 2-hour: Wawel Hill & Cathedral

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ID: GYG507990-891865
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Country: Poland

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Discover the artistic and royal heritage of Wawel Cathedral on a private tour with a Licensed Guide and skip-the-line tickets. Admire the beautiful chapels and climb up the tower.
A visit to Wawel Cathedral is one of the best things to do in Krakow. On this tour, we offer you the service of a Private Licensed Guide and skip-the-line tickets for the best experience possible, tailored to your needs and interests and without wasting time in long lines at the ticket office. Discover with us the secrets of Wawel Hill!

Choose the 2-hour option for a guided tour of Wawel Hill with skip-the-line tickets to Wawel Cathedral. The Cathedral is part of the Wawel Castle Complex situated on Wawel Hill, one of the most significant places in Polish history. Your Expert Guide will tell you the history of Wawel Cathedral from the time of its construction in the 11th century, sharing also interesting facts about its unique Gothic architecture with the iconic 3 towers and a gold dome of Sigismund’s Chapel.
The interior of Wawel Cathedral will amaze you with its gilded altar and Renaissance paintings and sculptures. Explore the impressive nave with richly decorated aisles, choir, royal chapels and crypts while learning about Polish kings, national heroes, generals and revolutionaries who are buried in or under the cathedral. Immerse yourself in stories about the Queen Jadwiga, Tadeusz Kościuszko, Adam Mickiewicz, and more. Your Private Guide will also show you other highlights of Wawel Hill, such as the 4th century archaeological site, defensive walls, and Wawel Royal Castle (outside only).

Choose the 3-hour option to visit Wawel Cathedral and the State Rooms of Wawel Royal Castle. This is your chance to discover more history, royal heritage and art without waiting in long lines, as skip-the-line tickets to both attractions are included. The State Rooms are some of the most visited parts of the Renaissance castle on Wawel Hill. They are full of expensive paintings, antique furniture, beautiful tapestries, coffered ceilings and other interesting elements. Enjoy the splendour of Wawel Castle and learn about the famous Jagiellonian dynasty!

Choose the 4-hour option to visit Wawel Cathedral and the Crown Treasury and State Rooms of Wawel Royal Castle with skip-the-line tickets. The treasure vault features on display priceless objects and memorabilia of Polish monarchs that survived splunder. Highlights include the coronation sword Szczerbiec, the hat and sword given to John III Sobieski by the pope, a unique 16th-century child armour belonging to Sigismund Augustus, and more. Come and see some of the most important national treasures of Poland!

Highlights

  • Visit the important cathedral in Poland, the Wawel Cathedral, with a Guide
  • See the famous Sigismund's Chapel, Sigismund’s Bell, and tombs
  • Learn about medieval history, Polish monarchs, sacred art, and more
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Wawel Castle State Rooms(3 and 4-h)
  • Discover royal treasures in the Crown Treasury (4-hour option only)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the State Rooms, Crown Treasury & other parts of Wawel Castle Complex are not included in the 2-hour option.
Please arrive on time as there are time slots for entry.
Admission to churches during mass and special events is limited, so parts or the entire church building may be closed at the time of your visit.
Please behave and dress appropriately when inside the cathedral.
Skip-the-line tickets to Wawel Cathedral include admission to the Cathedral, Royal Tombs, Sigismund Bell and the Cathedral Museum. Due to limited time, you will not visit the Cathedral Museum on this guided tour, but you can visit it later on your own. The museum is closed on Sundays.
Skip-the-line tickets allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
Meet your guide next to John Paul II Monument, Wawel 3, 31-001 Kraków
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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.