Embark on a fascinating journey through the rich history of Krakow with a guide, through four iconic monuments: Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, the Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica. First, go inside the residence of Polish kings, a symbol of statehood, is one of the most important museums in Poland. It gathers collections of paintings, graphics, sculpture, fabrics, goldsmiths, militaria, porcelain and furniture in the natural environment of the Renaissance interiors of an authentic castle. During this tour you will also have access to the huge Wawel Cathedral, thanks to which you will learn more about the affairs of the spiritual rulers. Then you'll stroll through Krakow's Old Town, immerse yourself in its medieval charm, and discover the heart of the city at the bustling Main Square. The tour includes a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, located in the corner of the Market Square, where the stunning altar of Veit Stoss captivates with its intricate woodcarving and artistic craftsmanship.
Group tour in English
The Wawel Hill is for Krakow what the Acropolis is for ancient Athens or the Capitol is for Rome. The rocky hill towering over the bank of the Vistula has been the seat of secular and church authorities for centuries, and today it is the most visited and one of the most important museums in Poland. It collects collections of paintings, graphics, sculptures, fabrics, goldsmiths, militaria, porcelain and furniture. You will visit one permanent exhibition with a guide inside the castle to see an illustration of royal life.
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.
This is the place of the most “mosts”: the most important public space in Kraków, the most expansive Market Square of medieval Europe, it gathers everything most characteristic of the city and has its most distinctive hallmarks, and last but not least: the most beautiful, the most important, the most charming, the most…
You will make your own way to the meeting points