Guided Walking Tour from Royal Cathedral to Basilica
Get to know the Wawel Cathedral up close - a temple with many "faces". Marvel at the intricate details of this architectural masterpiece with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements. See for yourself that throughout its 1,000-year history, the cathedral was the place of coronations, weddings, and burials of rulers and people of particular distinction to the country. Saints Stanisław and Wacław are worshiped here, there is the Altar of the Fatherland, above it rises the symbolic Sigismund Bell, Pope John Paul II often celebrated masses here. Stroll through Krakow's Old Town, immerse yourself in its medieval charm, and discover the heart of the city at the bustling Main Square. Visit St. Mary's Basilica and compare its decoration with the cathedral you saw. The wooden altar by the master Veit Stoss is considered particularly delightful, as it depicts the 15th-century inhabitants of Krakow in an extremely realistic way. This tour is a must for all travelers, not just believers.
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English tour
What's included in Guided Walking Tour from Royal Cathedral to Basilica
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Wawel Cathedral
You will enter with a guide inside the Wawel Cathedral. You will learn more about its patron saints, St. Stanislaw and Waclaw, you will be able to admire the craftsmanship of masters of different eras, you will understand the meaning of many symbols hidden here. In the chapels and vaults of the cathedral, you will stop at some of the most interesting tombs of kings and nobles to listen to curiosities about their earthly lives and learn more about local culture and history. For believers, the cathedral is primarily a sacred place, associated with many saints and martyrs, and in more recent history with the figure of Pope John Paul II.
Ulica GrodzkaPass-by Only
One of the oldest streets in Kraków, it is a part of the Royal Route, the official historical royal path leading from the gates of the city to Wawel.
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius
Collegium Maius is a historic gem and the oldest building of Jagiellonian University, dating back to the 14th century.
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket to the St. Mary's Basilica
- Entrance ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
- Guide
- Food, drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In the square, near the monument of Father Piotr Skarga, expect a guide with a sign saying "excursions.city"
End Points
- You will leave with your guide at the Main Square, equipped with tips on what else you can do in Krakow
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This voucher is not valid for direct entry to museums. Your guide has the original tickets. You will only meet him at the meeting point. Please be on time (we recommend 10 minutes early).
