Krakow highlights: Old Town and Wawel Castle Walking Tour
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Discover the wonders of Krakow Old Town & Wawel Castle, on this award-winning guided walking tour. See all of Krakow's highlights, the Royal Cathedral, the Krakow trumpeter, and the Wawel dragon!
Highlights
- Discover the highlights of Krakow on a guided walking tour of the Old Town
- See the famous St. Mary's Basilica, one of Poland's most famous churches
- Learn about the city's history and hear popular tales from your guide
- Visit the 14th-century Jagiellonian University and the Bishop's Palace
- Enter the grounds of Wawel Castle to see the Royal Palace and Wawel Cathedral
Description
What you need to know:
This award-winning Krakow tour will cover all of the highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle.
The small fee you pay to Get Your Guide is a booking fee to secure your place on the tour. On the day, you will join our donations-based tour. Our guides work for contributions at the end. The amount you donate is entirely up to you.
On the tour, you'll visit the beautiful Krakow Old Town and majestic Wawel Castle. You'll learn about Krakow's most important historical figures, including Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus. You'll hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents—the Krakow Dragon and the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter.
What you'll see:
Krakow Barbican
Medieval City Walls
Wawel Royal Palace
Bishop's Palace (former home of Pope John Paul II)
Wawel Cathedral
St. Mary's Basilica
Cloth Hall Market
Collegium Maius
Main Market Square
What you will do:
You will see all the highlights of Krakow, with the city's fascinating history brought to life by our expert guides in a fun and approachable way.
Starting at St. Mary's Basilica, you will set off to explore with your guide explaining the rich history and culture of Poland along the way.
Hear about Krakow's most prominent figures, including famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II, and visit the 14th-century Jagiellonian University and Barbican fortress.
Finally, visit Wawel Castle to see up close the majestic exteriors of the 16th-century Renaissance Royal Palace and Cathedral.
Includes
Guided walking tour of Krakow's Old Town
St. Mary's Basilica
Exploration of the 14th century Jagiellonian University
Bishop's Palace
Entry to Wawel Castle grounds
16th-century Renaissance Royal Palace
Wawel Cathedral
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund