Old Town, Wawel Castle and Salt Mine Tour in Krakow
We have planned a wonderful day for you with the best monuments in Krakow from the UNESCO World Heritage List in a way that will certainly not be boring but burdensome. First, you will visit the most characteristic monuments of the Old Town of Krakow comfortably from the deck of an electric trolley, listening to professional audio commentary. Then, a local guide will take you to the Wawel Hill to show you the Royal Castle and the Cathedral in all its glory during a leisurely walk. After a traditional Polish lunch (included in the price), you will travel by bus to Wieliczka, where you will walk along the underground corridors, you will admire the wonders carved in salt by nature itself and with human help. One day - a thousand impressions, we guarantee!
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Old Town, Wawel Castle and Salt Mine Tour in Krakow
What's included in Old Town, Wawel Castle and Salt Mine Tour in Krakow
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Barbican, Museum of KrakowPass-by Only
The pearl of Krakow’s fortifications, the Barbican is one of the most exquisite examples of medieval military architecture in Europe. Never captured during a siege, it passed into legend when its defenders repulsed the attacking enemy forces with – believe it or not –a single shot!
Slowacki TheatrePass-by Only
One of the most famous and most recognised Polish stages, it has operated continuously since 1893. The building of the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre is counted among the most precious examples of theatre architecture in Europe.
St Mary's BasilicaPass-by Only
A history spanning over eight centuries, a high altar by Veit Stoss (Wit Stwosz), a bugle call, the star strewn murals by Jan Matejko covering the vaulting: all this in a single church! Moreover: in the very centre of Kraków!
Inclusions
- Lunch (2 course without drink)
- Live guide (in museum)
- Transport by golf cart (Old Town) with Audio guide
- Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition
- Entrance ticket to the Wawel Cathedral
- Entrance ticket to Salt Mine in Wieliczka
- Transport Krakow-Wieliczka-Krakow
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- During important religious, state or jubilee events admission to the cathedral, royal tombs, or the bell tower may be suspended. In such circumstance, the Organizer reserves the right to replace the entrance to the Cathedral with another one within the castle complex.
- Note that part of the tour is walking (inside the museum) and operated by a live guide, rest of the tour includes an audio guide
- Children/infant 0-3 years old using the free ticket must sit on an adult's lap while driving
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Please remember that it is quite cool in the Salt Mine (between 14° C and 16° C). Make sure to take warmer clothing even in summer. Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Go to Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza street) in front of the "Zabka" store, and look for electric car with excursions.city sign. Check-in at this location is 10 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
End Points
- At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off the bus in the parking lot in the city center. We do not offer a drop off to the hotel
