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Explore Wawel Castle on a guided walking tour. Learn about its history, see the famous dragon, and discover the secrets of the castle.

Highlights

• Discover the secrets of Wawel Castle on a guided walking tour
• Learn about the alchemical fun of Sigismund III Vasa and its consequences
• See where the only bomb dropped on Wawel landed during World War II
• Hear about the history of the greatest treasure in Poland
• Admire the famous dragon from Wawel Hill and the beautiful panorama

Description

Meet your guide at Bon Ami on Kanonicza Street and begin your journey through Krakow’s history. Start by learning about the greatest treasure in Poland’s history, discovered on Kanonicza Street. Continue to the house of Jana Długosz and hear about the alchemical experiments of Sigismund III Vasa that led to the biggest fire of Wawel Castle. Discover how the castle changed hands over the years and how it was bought back from the Austrian Emperor Franz Josef. See the famous Wawel bricks and learn why the one belonging to Józef Piłsudski has the number 295. Pass through the Herbowa Gate and see the Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument. Admire the Wawel Cathedral from the outside and visit the Crypt of Silver Bells. Explore the arcaded courtyard and the castle’s exterior, and learn about the Wawel chakra and the Austrian hospital. Finish your tour with a view of the Wawel dragon statue and the beautiful panorama of southern Krakow.

Includes

Tour of Wawel Castle Visit to Jana Długosza house View of Wawel bricks Visit to Herbowa Gate View of Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument View of Wawel cathedral from the outside Visit to Crypt of silver bells View of Arcaded courtyard / castle from the outside Visit to Wawel chakra View of Austrian hospital View of Wawel Fortifications Panorama with a view of the Wawel dragon statue and the southern part of Krakow

Important Information

• Please ensure you are on time, being late may prevent you from joining the tour Given the religious character of the Wawel site, please dress appropriately: cover your shoulders and knees. Those not suitably dressed might not be admitted within. The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour does not include entrance to the interior of Wawel Castle.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund