Historic Old Town and Wawel Castle Walking Tour

Old Town, Krakow, Krakow



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

  • Explore Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle on a guided walking tour
  • Learn about Krakow's history and culture from an expert local guide
  • See the Barbican fortress, city gates, and the medieval city walls
  • Visit the 14th-century Jagiellonian University and the Bishop's Palace
  • Witness the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter playing his hourly bugle call

Description

Brought to you by City Walks Krakow, one of the city's highest rated tour operators, comes this award-winning walking tour, NEW to Get Your Guide! Meet your guide at St. Mary's Basilica and set off to explore Krakow's Old Town. Learn about the rich history and culture of Poland as you visit the 14th-century Jagiellonian University and see the Barbican fortress and city gates. Hear the stories of Krakow's most famous residents, like the Krakow Dragon, and witness the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter playing his hourly bugle call. Finally, visit Wawel Castle to see the majestic exteriors of the 16th-century Renaissance Royal Palace and Cathedral.

Includes

Visit to Krakow Old Town Visit to the grounds of Wawel Castle Stories about historical figures like Pope John Paul II and Nicolaus Copernicus Witness the St. Mary's Basilica trumpeter playing the hourly bugle call See the Krakow Barbican See the Medieval City Walls Visit to Wawel Royal Palace Visit to Bishop's Palace Visit to Wawel Cathedral Visit to St. Mary's Basilica Visit to Cloth Hall Market Visit to Collegium Maius (Poland's Oldest University building) Explore the Main Market Square

Excludes

Food and drinks Excluded

Important Information

  • You will join a donations-based group tour but the money you have paid for your booking includes your place on the tour and the guide gratuity so you don't need to pay anything else. The tour covers all highlights of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Castle The tour is conducted by expert guides in a fun and approachable way Starting point is St. Mary's Basilica The tour includes historical and cultural explanations of Poland

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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