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Krakow: Guided Wawel Tour, Lunch, and Vistula River Cruise

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Explore the legacy of Poland’s royalty on a guided visit to Wawel Castle and Cathedral with skip-the-line entry. After discovering centuries of history, savor lunch at a local l bistro before unwinding on a peaceful Vistula River cruise past Krakow’s iconic landmarks.


Highlights:
• Step inside Poland’s royal residence with a licensed local guide
• Admire Wawel Castle’s Renaissance beauty and the Gothic Cathedral of coronations
• Touch the mighty Sigismund Bell for good luck in the cathedral tower
• Enjoy a tasty break at a local bistro during your tour
• Admire Krakow’s landmarks from a unique riverside perspective


Begin your journey at Wawel Castle and Cathedral, where centuries of royal history come to life through art, legend, and faith. After exploring these magnificent landmarks, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local bistro — a moment to pause and savor traditional Polish flavors. Then, see Krakow from a new perspective as you cruise along the Vistula River.

Itinerary

  • Wawel Royal Castle

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Meet your guide and begin your journey into the world of monarchy, faith, and art. Step inside the Royal Castle, transformed in 1930 into one of Poland’s most important museums. Wander through grand chambers filled with Renaissance and Baroque interiors, paintings, sculptures, porcelain, and military artifacts. Marvel at treasures such as Flemish tapestries commissioned by King Sigismund II Augustus and Italian Renaissance masterpieces from the Lanckoroński collection. You will also see Wawel’s unique collection of Eastern art, including the largest set of Ottoman tents in Europe.
  • Wawel Cathedral

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    The highlight of your visit is the Wawel Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece that has witnessed the coronations, weddings, and funerals of Polish monarchs. Enter chapels and altars, then climb the tower to see the mighty Sigismund Bell—tradition says touching it brings good luck. Finally, descend to the crypts where kings, queens, poets, and national heroes rest, as your guide shares stories of power, devotion, and legacy.
  • Krakow

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Then, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a nearby bistro.
  • Vistula River

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Sailing on a catamaran on the Vistula River on a small one way cruise, you will get to know Krakow's monuments, visible from the side of the river. Admire all the most important places in Krakow from the Vistula River. See Krakow from a new perspective as you follow the flow of the queen of Polish rivers. 
  • Kosciuszko's Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki)(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The Kościuszko Mound in Krakow, one of the five mounds located in Krakow, was erected in honor of Tadeusz Kościuszko - a great patriot and leader of the national uprising.
  • Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Fortified like a castle, this mighty monastery, founded in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The most important Krakow traditions are also associated with it: here, on Monday after Easter, the annual Emmaus festival is celebrated. Hence, the Lajkonik procession - the most important symbol of Krakow - sets off every June
  • Wawel Royal Castle(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The limestone hill rising above the Vistula River is the former center of power, the legendary (associated with the mythical founder of Krakow and his descendants) and historical: princely, episcopal and royal. Wawel is a complex of castle and sacred buildings - a symbol of the city, but most of all a museum presenting the most valuable monuments of Polish material culture. Take a good look and you will also notice the silhouette of the famous Wawel dragon breathing fire towards onlookers.
  • Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The original, modern form of the building housing the museum of art and technology is perfectly seen from the river level. The wavy line of its roof is to refer directly to the waves of the Vistula River
  • Church on the Rock (Kosciol na Skalce)(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The baroque church of Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Stanislaus on Skałka rises above the boulevards, right on the Vistula River, on a small hill made of white Jurassic limestones. The basilica is also a national pantheon (many distinguished painters, musicians and poets are buried here) and a library with priceless documents, books and incunabula. 

What's included

INCLUDED

Licensed local guide
Ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
(State Rooms or Royal Private Apartments, or Crown Treasury — subject to availability)
Ticket for a cruise on the Vistula River on a catamaran with Audio guide
Lunch
Skip-the-line entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition at Wawel Castle

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel pick up/drop off
Drinks

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Once the group has departed, latecomers cannot join and tickets are non-refundable.
All group tours are conducted in one language, selected at booking.
Each tour is limited to a maximum of 30 participants, in accordance with the limits set by the museum.
Please note that the meeting point is not located on the Wawel Hill, but at the location indicated on your voucher.
A dress code applies for places of worship and selected museums: shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed; both men and women must cover knees and shoulders.
The part of the tour inside Wawel Castle is a walking tour with a live guide, the rest uses an audio guide.

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