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The Best of Krakow: Private Half-Day Highlights Tour
Krakow
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the essence of Kraków on this private 4-hour walking tour, led by an expert local guide. Begin at Wawel Castle, the former royal residence, where you’ll explore the opulent State Rooms and visit the Wawel Cathedral, home to the Sigismund Bell and royal tombs. Stroll along the historic Royal Route into the UNESCO-listed Old Town, passing architectural gems like the Baroque Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the fortress-like St. Andrew’s Church. Along the way, discover the Jagiellonian University, one of the oldest in the world, and hear tales of its most famous alumnus, Nicolaus Copernicus. In the lively Market Square, admire the Cloth Hall, Town Hall Tower, and the stunning St. Mar...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance tickets to Wawel Cathedral
Entrance tickets to the Wawel Royal Castle including the State Rooms
Entrance ticket to St. Mary’s Basilica
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Hotel pick up/drop off
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Księgarnia Archidiecezjalna
Your tour guide will meet you at the entrance to Księgarnia Archidiecezjalna at Floriana Straszewskiego 2, 31-101 Kraków, Poland
Return
Kraków Old Town
Finish point will be Krakow Old Town.
The Best of Krakow: Private Half-Day Highlights Tour
Krakow
About
Uncover the essence of Kraków on this private 4-hour walking tour, led by an expert local guide. Begin at Wawel Castle, the former royal residence, where you’ll explore the opulent State Rooms and visit the Wawel Cathedral, home to the Sigismund Bell and royal tombs. Stroll along the historic Royal Route into the UNESCO-listed Old Town, passing architectural gems like the Baroque Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the fortress-like St. Andrew’s Church. Along the way, discover the Jagiellonian University, one of the oldest in the world, and hear tales of its most famous alumnus, Nicolaus Copernicus. In the lively Market Square, admire the Cloth Hall, Town Hall Tower, and the stunning St. Mar...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance tickets to Wawel Cathedral
Entrance tickets to the Wawel Royal Castle including the State Rooms
Entrance ticket to St. Mary’s Basilica
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Hotel pick up/drop off
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Księgarnia Archidiecezjalna
Your tour guide will meet you at the entrance to Księgarnia Archidiecezjalna at Floriana Straszewskiego 2, 31-101 Kraków, Poland
Return
Kraków Old Town
Finish point will be Krakow Old Town.
Itinerary
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Wawel Hill
beginning at the illustrious Wawel Hill and winding through the city’s most iconic landmarks before culminating in the magnificent Market Square. With your expert private guide, you'll uncover the stories, secrets, and splendour of Poland’s former royal capital.
10 minutes
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Wawel Royal Castle
Visit Wawel Castle, which was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world (tickets included). Here, admire the richly decorated interiors of the State Rooms, the medieval residence of Polish kings.
1 hour
3
Wawel Cathedral
See the Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and former coronation site (tickets included). Then. follow the Royal Route from Wawel Hill to the Old Town.
30 minutes
4
Kraków Old Town
your guide will lead you down the legendary Royal Route, the same path once taken by monarchs and dignitaries as they paraded through Krakow’s Old Town. Along the way, you can admire architectural gems like the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a masterpiece of Baroque grandeur, and the formidable St. Andrew’s Church, one of the city's oldest structures. You’ll see the massive stone walls, narrow windows, and small defensive openings for archers, built back in the 11th century to withstand invasions from Krakow’s enemies.
1 hour
5
St Mary's Basilica
you’ll step inside the breathtaking St. Mary’s Basilica, home to an extraordinary Gothic altarpiece and the intriguing bugle call that sounds from its tower every hour. Your guide can explain the legend behind this distinctive musical interlude, which underlines the basilica’s significance in Krakow’s history.